So I am contemplating doing something stupid. Stupid in the sense that it will give me more to do, but when has that stopped me!
Author: Ari
I often question my sanity. Occasionally, it replies.
At the age of 8, Ari Meghlen wanted to be a pirate. Because who doesn't look great in baggy pantaloons and an eyepatch.
However, lacking any access to a ship this dream was relegated along with so many others: Professional ninja, best friend to a dragon, Paleontologist.
Yet Ari found that, in stories, she could be anything she wanted and so a great love affair started with the written word.
Her first story was about a monster under the bed and she hasn't stopped writing since.
She does occasionally find time to leave her writing cave and indulge in other hobbies such as drawing, blogging, making things, shooting arrows, watching movies, playing badly at cards.
Let's get down to brass tacks...
Ari write's mostly Preternatural Urban fantasy, more Traditional fantasy and a some sci-fi. Meaning she spends almost no time in reality. Though she does visit on occasion.
Ep 304 | The Merry Writer Podcast
It's podcasting day again and this week we are talking newsletters as Rachel and I ask: “Do Authors Still Need Newsletters?”
Lightguard [Book Review]
This is a book review of this romantasy novel which is book 1 of the Daughter of the Sun duology by author Hayley Turner. I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts are my own.
Ep 303 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Do you often feel you are spending way too much time on your devices? Do you struggle to focus or feel drained as you get sucked into another hour of doom scrolling? Then check out today's episode as Rachel and I are asking: “Do You Need A Digital Detox To Help Your Writing?”
Ep 302 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Happy New Year! We are starting off this year's podcasting with some writing goals. “What Are Our Writing Goals For 2026?”
Hello 2026, Let’s Purge & Plant
I have a lot planned for this year. Whether I manage it all is another matter, but I am stepping into this new year with a plan! A road map, if you will. The kind we used to have, badly folded and tea-stained.
Ep 301 | The Merry Writer Podcast
It is the last day of the year and the last episode for 2025. So we are doing another Rapid Fire Question episode (I know, it's never really "Rapid" is it) 🙂 “Answering Rapid Fire Questions 2.0"
Goodbye, 2025 – Where Has The Time Gone!? (Yearly Wrap-Up)
It feels like only a moment ago that we welcomed 2025 in with a tentative cheer. Now, we are already saying goodbye and shoving it out the door like a guest who overstayed their welcome. The older you get the quicker things do seem to move. I can definitely attest to that. But, now is the time when I look back at how the year went.
Ep 300 | The Merry Writer Podcast
New Milestone Unlocked! Yes, we have hit another milestone with our 300th episode. As with all our milestone episodes, this one is different from our usual programme. Today, we are revisitng some early episodes (ouch!!) “Revisiting Early Episodes - Wayback Wednesday”
Lost Project
Welcome to my Advent Calendar Story Train, where you can read through 24 stories under this year's theme, 'Lost'. Today's flash fiction story is by me!
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