My name is Ruth Wells and I have worked in the publishing industry for a scary 20 years! I write about things I care about, have experienced or just think are fun… So far the feedback I’ve had is really positive so I hope you enjoy reading what I write.
My subjects are intentionally publishing-lite commentary, as well as working mother related posts and not quantitative as such but based on real stuff.
Please keep in touch and let me know what you think. Ruth
The pain of loss is hard. I wrote most of this a few months ago, but finished it while walking across a grassy field on a sunny day. Hope it helps you if you need it. There are some instances of grief that are crippling at first but fade over time. Other losses stay equally … Continue reading Grief is hard.
Ah yes, procrastination. The the art of putting stuff off until it really desperately needs doing… There is a theory that: “Desperation concentrates the mind!” However despite this being pretty much a family motto, it’s probably not the healthiest way! Having made a fair few revision plans, I know that time passes quickly. When you’re … Continue reading Procrastination 😉
My grandmother always said she was 90 years old, but felt 25… (she died at 92 still with her youthful spirit and giggly attitude to life). I guess I’m starting feel that way, but honestly will probably pick 37 as my chosen age 🤗. Measured by wrinkles and personal experience, it kind of seems more … Continue reading 45 😳 Really?!
It’s Italian for ‘The sweetness of doing nothing.’ It’s what I plan to do for the next two weeks, probably involving a considerable amount of ice cream. Often it’s my favourite choice of weekend activity too… only I never knew what it was called until I finally watched the film ‘Eat, Pray, Love‘ featuring Julia … Continue reading La dolce far niente…
