Despite being in my mid 70s by then, I still hope to be producing short pieces of fiction and non-fiction, and publishing novels whilst enjoying a lifestyle of new opportunities and learning.

I would like to think that I’m only working for myself then, but I enjoy the part time job I have now. I hope that I will be financially secure without having to be employed so that I can work just because I want to. I’m not expecting, nor do I want to depend on writing for income. I want to do it because I enjoy it.

I also hope to be fit enough still to walk or cycle, or use public transport, and will not be totally dependent upon a car to get me about.

My mother was independent and active until she was well into her nineties. She still lives alone now.

If she can do it, so can I!