Writing for a Thriving World

Discover Pollyanna’s books …

memoir

Bedridden to Buff

A story of gently healing from chronic pain

In this captivating and inspiring little book, Pollyanna shares her remarkable, yet gentle, transformation from being confined to bed in 2017, to winning medals in a national stand-up paddleboard competition. Her uplifting and vulnerable true story includes powerful alternative healing methods and pain management techniques, plus insights to help you change your relationship with pain. It gives you the tools you need to move beyond chronic pain and into a life of vitality and gratitude.

If you’re ready to step into gentle healing and transformation, let Bedridden to Buff be your source of inspiration, and discover the solace, strength, and insight within these pages.

personal development

The Relationship Revelation

It’s All You!

GOLD Medal Winner, The Living Now Book Awards 2012 – Relationships

Relationship rescue in simple, easy steps, to bring you closer to a relationship that makes your heart sing.

The Relationship Revelation is a practical, straightforward guide to getting out of your own way, neutralising your dysfunctional beliefs around relationships, and stepping into creating a relationship straight from the truth of your heart!

“I found Pollyanna’s book beautifully clear, easy to relate to, and fun to read. The message is profound but so simple. Try it on, and it could change not only your relationships, but your whole life!” Maya Stange, actor

The Relationship Revelation book

children’s chapter book

Heartwood

A magical story set in an ancient forest…

Will the forest creatures find a way to save their homes?

Heartwood is a beautiful introduction to reading independently. The book provides a useful stimulus for teachers and schools as part of a curriculum on environmental issues. Heartwood also explores conflict resolution, creating together and resilience.
Heartwood is a full colour, illustrated first chapter book for children aged between 6 and 9 years old.

“Heartwood is destined to become a children’s classic. Enchanting story telling by Pollyanna Darling, master story-teller and woodland conservationist, and beautifully illustrated by Kirsty Chalmers. Children, parents and grand-parents alike will love reading this engaging fable.” 
Aishah Macgill, Independent Bookshop Owner.

heartwood cover