Wander #2
You can read my personal essay on ‘Identity’ in Wander Magazine issue 2. Buy your copy here: http://wandermagazine.co.uk/
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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
Not Writing
Recently, it’s felt like my life isn’t really my own. For various reasons, the usual things that fill up the gaps between work (and are the places where I feel … Continue reading Not Writing
Making Creativity – How to Boost Your Creative Output
You can’t make creativity, but you can make cake. I have two days a week to write. Two glorious, empty, indulgent, frustrating days. Sometimes, the word count is high. My … Continue reading Making Creativity – How to Boost Your Creative Output
Femspreading – Making Space For Women
Genderspecs – changing gendered perspectives, one blog at a time. It’s always a joyous moment when I receive an email telling me that the next podcast episode of ‘The Guilty … Continue reading Femspreading – Making Space For Women
Being Nasty – The Power of Protest
There’s something pretty uplifting about meeting a hundred thousand people who share your views, even if you just walk down a road together making ‘woo’ noises every now and again. … Continue reading Being Nasty – The Power of Protest
Books to Build a Person
In the middle bedroom of my mum’s house is a treasure trove. A collection of the books that me and my two sisters read when we were growing up. Oh, … Continue reading Books to Build a Person
Taking Time Out – Retreat in Any Way You Can
December is upon us. While apparently the idea that time goes quicker as you get older is a myth (it’s just because you’ve seen more actual time, apparently) it still … Continue reading Taking Time Out – Retreat in Any Way You Can
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…
Hag-Seed – Book Review
A new book by Margaret Atwood! Very exciting. I went along to her talk at the Southbank Centre (proper fan moment) and heard her discuss the book, her life, and … Continue reading Hag-Seed – Book Review
The Perils of Being a Reader-Commuter
We’re all busy people. But, if you’re like me, then any space of time can be used as an excuse to read a few pages. From reading on the loo … Continue reading The Perils of Being a Reader-Commuter
