On finding the book that finds you
I have a loose theory that writers create the books they most need to read.
At least, it feels that way for me — each of the books I’ve written arrived at a time when I needed to hear the messages within them. And I still return to them, personally and through my work with others.
So, if you’re wondering which one to begin with, I’d invite you to notice what draws you. I’ve shared some thoughts on each one below, to give a little of their story, and help you see which most resonates with you, where you are today.
They all began in the pages of my journal, and I’ve written about them in the order they arrived.
My darling girl, vol. 1
This book emerged during one of the most profound periods of change in my life. The words arrived as poetic prose — tender, steady, and unexpectedly wise.
Some people read them as the voice of a loving guide, some as the voice of a loving mother, while others hear their own inner wisdom speaking back to them. However they land, they often seem to offer reassurance at times of doubt, disruption, or when the path ahead feels unclear.
If you’re in the midst of change — or standing on the edge of something unknown — this may be the book to accompany you through, whatever you are navigating.
This is a keeper – for all those times when we question ourselves, our whole being, our worthiness, our validity…
The Heart of Change
When I stepped back and looked at my own journey thrThis is a keeper – for all those times when we question ourselves, our whole being, our worthiness, our validity…ough change, I noticed five areas of exploration that had genuinely supported me. This book grew from that noticing.
It’s a practical, reflective workbook — designed to meet you wherever you are. Rather than pushing you forwards, it invites you to understand your own relationship with change, including the places where you might feel stuck, resistant, or unsure. These five themes are also the framework we follow for the year-long Immerse programme.
If you’re wanting structure, reflection, and a sense of being gently accompanied through a transition, this may be the right place to begin.
I think this is my favourite of all your books. It leads you on a journey. At times I didn't know where I was heading but it felt ok. I felt safe and just let things unfold in a way I never have before.
My darling girl, vol. 2
Change, changes.
It not only changes us, but our experience and journey through it changes, as we evolve and learn and grow. None of us experience the same thing in exactly the same way, twice.
This second collection of My darling girl poetry-ish reflects that movement through. It’s less about the initial upheaval, and more about the subtle, ongoing evolution that follows.
If you’ve already been through a turning point and are now feeling into what comes next, this book may resonate.
I’ve been reading your book “my darling girl” and it’s the most soothing, beautiful thing. I feel so much love in those words it makes me cry with relief and feel understood.
All the ways I tell myself I love you
This book took a long time to reveal itself. When it finally did, it arrived fully formed one Sunday morning — clear, calm and kind.
It’s a collection of affirmations and illustrations, created to gently shape the tone of a day. Over time, it has often been shared in community spaces — by yoga teachers, retreat hosts, and people wanting to give others something simple and nourishing.
If you’re longing for comfort, encouragement, and a reminder of what it means to speak to yourself with care, this book can be a quiet ally.
It’s such a beautiful and simple but powerful book. I look forward to putting some of the affirmations to use!
In the Flow — journaling your inner wisdom
When I first began journaling, I noticed how drawn people were to the idea — and how little practical guidance there was on how to begin in a way that felt safe and supportive.
This guide, published by Inner Work Project, grew from exploring what made my own approach feel different: gentler, more compassionate, and less about getting it ‘right’. It invites you into a form of journaling that connects you with your wisest, kindest voice.
If journaling has felt intimidating, inaccessible, or confusing in the past — or if you’re curious about a more intuitive way of writing — this may be the place to start.
I had never journaled before but I have loved the process of releasing onto these little pages everything from fears to joys to ideas.
Letters of Love — a journaling guide for wisdom and connection
The poems of My darling girl were, in essence, letters of love — written to different parts of me. They accompanied me through what I was navigating at the time.
This second book in the Inner Work Project series continues that practice. It invites you to write unsent letters — to parts of yourself, to others, to the natural world — as a way of listening more deeply and releasing what no longer serves you.
People often share that this style of journaling offers a private, deep and tender way of connecting with their inner wisdom.
If you’re drawn to reflective writing that feels intimate and relational, this may be a gentle doorway.
In this love note I felt like I was tapping into insight just beneath the surface, digging out the lessons that I can carry forwards with me, while letting go of the emotional residue.
So, which one to begin with?
You are your own wisest guide.
Trust what calls to you — even if you can’t quite explain why. And if you’d ever like a little more guidance about the book that might best meet you where you are, you’re always welcome to ask.