We all know the adage, write what you know. But how do we write about, and publish stories on, subjects we can never truly understand?

This is the question I faced when writing my second novel, Tiny Pieces of Enid. The main character is based on my own Nanny Enid, who suffered with dementia in later life. My ultimate goal was to raise awareness of the disease and to offer some familiarity and support for those with family members who suffer from it. Continue reading →