Scottish author Susan Tippett Braithwaite crafts narratives where danger and desire merge. With a screenwriting background from UCLA and a journey marked by resilience, her Deniable Unit series reflects a blend of passion, creativity, and the spirit of Scotland.
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SLDS: The Alley of Secrets
Welcome, Agents of Artistry, to the inaugural week of our covert operation?the “Spies, Lies & Digital Skies” art challenge! Should you accept, your assignment is to create a digital art image of a clandestine meeting in a foggy alley. My Covert Operation: Transform this Drab Alley into a Dramatic One My mission began with nothing…
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The Greatest Gift: Beyond Material Desires
“What is the greatest gift someone could give you?” I didn’t really have an answer when I saw this question. Money, a book deal, the ability to spend the day with my characters? The last one sounded great until I thought about the realities of their spy lives ?. I let the question sit for…
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From Royal Navy to Writing Romantic Suspense
My college story is full of unexpected twists and turns. It all began with a four-year stint in the Royal Navy, where I worked as a Meteorological Observer. However, my life took a dramatic turn following an injury that led to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and a medical discharge. This sudden change catapulted me…
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Embracing Play in Daily Life — Combating Workaholism
Workaholism–so closely tied to its arsehole twin, perfectionism–is a bitch and a half. As someone who oscillates between non-stop work and complete stops, finding time for play in daily life is a wee bittie torturous. Though, when I’ve forced myself to make the time, it’s been unexpectedly rewarding. My journey towards incorporating play has taught…
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Creative Suffocation: Fighting Perfectionism
While living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a physical and mental challenge, it’s my battle with perfectionism that’s been the most destructive. Recently, however, I’ve started to see a shift, largely thanks to the insights gained from the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The Roots of Perfectionism Perfectionism has been a…
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New Year, New Week: The Beauty of 2024 Starting on a Monday
There’s something deeply satisfying about 2024 starting on a Monday. For planners, organisers, and anyone who relishes a neat and orderly start, this alignment feels like a cosmic nod to our love for tidiness and structure (although, maybe not my desk, which turns into a bombsite five minutes after cleaning it ?). As we step…
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Hogmanay ? A Scottish New Year Tradition
It’s the 31st of December, and it’s time to say goodbye to 2023. Here in Scotland, we?re gearing up for Hogmanay (check out an old Things in Scots post to hear it in use in the Scots Leid!). Hogmanay isn’t just a night of partying. It?s a time steeped in history, traditions, and a communal…
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Embark on a Creative Mission: Introducing the ‘Spies, Lies, and Digital Skies’ Art Challenge
Eeee! I’m so thrilled to unveil an exciting new challenge on the blog: the “Spies, Lies, and Digital Skies” digital art challenge. After playing around with DALL-E for the last six months and marvelling at the amazing artwork that can be created, I got to wondering about all the fantastic spy-infused romantic suspense images others…