Hanging It Up
It dangles at the end of the bed. The plastic clips rattle against the bed frame when I walk past it. The straps have yielded to the stretch of my … Continue reading Hanging It Up
Category: Reviews
Book and theatre reviews.
Coming Home
So here we are. Twenty-three weeks, eight countries and four continents later, we’re heading home. It would have been good to coincide our arrival with a France v England final, … Continue reading Coming Home
Managing Expectations
We’ve just got to the end of the third country in our eight-country trip. All of them (apart from the US) are places that neither of us have been before. … Continue reading Managing Expectations
Staying Sane on a Plane with a Baby
If you listen to Mr. Daily Mail, you will not inflict your offspring on anyone until they are capable of being in public spaces without being annoying. When they get … Continue reading Staying Sane on a Plane with a Baby
Six Sites That Pay For Flash Fiction and Poetry
Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
? by Robert Turner List is current for July 2017. If like a lot of struggling authors you are desperate to get your…
Welcome to My Site
Welcome to a place for writing, reflection and general musings. If you’re looking for interesting articles and writing tips, some short fiction or maybe just some recommendations on some … Continue reading Welcome to My Site
The Glorious Heresies – Book Review
The Bailey’s Prize this year was recently won by the brilliant Naomi Alderman, with her book The Power (you can read my thoughts on that wonderful novel here). So I … Continue reading The Glorious Heresies – Book Review
Power – Gender and Naomi Alderman’s Novel
In terms of power and control, it’s a scary time. Unity and strength seem to be giving way to individual gripes and complaints, people turned against each other to shout … Continue reading Power – Gender and Naomi Alderman’s Novel
Audience Survey
Hello to all my followers! If you have a couple of minutes, please take the time to fill in this really quick survey, so I can get a better idea … Continue reading Audience Survey
Lessons from YA Books
Having read several dystopian novels lately (see my thoughts here) I decided to try a YA version, to see how they compared. I was pleasantly surprised. While I’m incredibly wary … Continue reading Lessons from YA Books
When Revenge Goes Bad…
Frank Herbert offers us an insight into the darker side of human nature in The White Plague, an apocalyptic tale of revenge. The cover of the book is very apt … Continue reading When Revenge Goes Bad…
How Not to Write a Feminist Utopia/Dystopia
Recently, I’ve been delving into the world of gender-based utopian fiction (that usually winds up being dystopian). Yes, it’s a little niche, but seeing as I’m dabbling with something like … Continue reading How Not to Write a Feminist Utopia/Dystopia
