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Charcoal in the Sun

Stories and creativity
from the
Writer’s Cottage

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Welcome to the creative home of author and artist Kylie Leane. Here you will find reflections on faith, chronic illness, publishing indie books, writing, and life with her cats Winter and Charcoal.

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A small pocket companion that can fit into gym-tights. To log workouts, reflect on progress, and quietly celebrate the discipline of showing up even with chronic pain.

Sometimes all you need is a single step forward.

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A small pocket companion, to be with you to walk through the chronic pain. Within are thoughtful prompts to reflect and to record daily victories.

On Kylie’s Desk

Writing: Working with Editor on Rusted Hearts Novel

Reading: Alan Dean Fosters Flinx and Pip Books

Painting: An Orc Mini (super cool)

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Honoured Cottage Guests

You're welcome to stay awhile and enjoy some tea ^_^

Illustration of Tea Pot and Tea cups by Kylie Leane

Thursday Brew with Gwen

Gwen Leane always has something interesting to share every Thursday.

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Guest Room

Featuring Guest Writers to the Writer's Cottage

Gwen's RedBubble Shop

You can find Gwen's stunning photography for sale on our Tea&Whispers RedBubble Shop.

Photograph of a Flower taken by Gwen Leane

Interested in sharing a story from your own writer's cottage? Our door is always open for inspired contributions.

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