A SOUTH Lakes novelist has published a book for people who would like to discover the joys and benefits of writing.

Wendy Storer, who writes fiction for children and young adults, took time out from storytelling to publish In Your Write Mind, for “people who want to learn about themselves and who like writing.”

Described as a 'toolbox of therapeutic and creative writing exercises', 'In Your Write Mind' aims to help readers feel happier, think more clearly, be kind to themselves and solve problems.

Wendy, who has worked as a teacher with children and adults and is a trained hypnotherapist, says: “I’m interested in the human drama, the stories which tug at the heart strings and the amazing resilience of people who battle through desperate situations to come out the other side, happier. I hope my stories will leave readers with a sense of hope and expectation that life can get better, even when the chances look slim.”