Hey, I’m Jamie Loghan, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be writing my first paperback! I’ve written plenty of short stories before, shared them with friends, but this? This feels big. So, I wanted to bring you along for the ride as I dive headfirst into this journey.
Right now, I’m in Cape Town, soaking up every bit of energy this place has to offer. Friends from Barcelona are visiting, and this morning, we took a boat tour around the bay. Seeing the city from the water, with the mountain towering behind and the sun bouncing off the waves, was a reminder of how easy it is to take this magic for granted. And then, right in the middle of it all—there he was. A seal, chilling in a tyre, with absolutely nowhere to be. Iconic.
And just like that, the story I’m writing starts to take new shape. The characters are coming alive—Lucy, guarded and fearless, and Alex, restless and craving something real. The way they push and pull against each other? I can’t get enough. My desk is a mess of notes and mind maps, ideas coming faster than I can get them down. It’s chaotic, thrilling, and exactly where I want to be.
Writing isn’t just about sitting at a desk—it’s about living, grabbing every moment, and letting it spark something new. And right now? I’m loving every second of it.
Until next time x
For me to write, I have to be out there—soaking up conversations, getting lost in moments, and letting the world surprise me. The best ideas always sneak up when you’re right in the middle of the chaos.
Jamie Loghan
