Author Archives: R Cawkwell

Hi I'm Rosemarie and I like to write. I write short stories and longer fiction, poetry and occasionally articles. I'm working on quite a few things at the minute and wouldn't mind one day actually getting published in print.

Stupid ways to die and other writing ideas

A few days ago, as entertainment, my sister, mum and mum’s partner decided that when we sell the house and move out, to wind the neighbours up, we’d tell them, casually, that the new people were …whatever…It all got a bit silly.

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Why are children’s magazines so obviously gender specific?

I think I embarrassed my niece and nephew a few days ago. I ranted in public.

We went to the shop because nephew wanted some football stickers, and both of them ended up buying a magazine each. Continue reading “Why are children’s magazines so obviously gender specific?”

June reviews: part one

It’s the middle of the month and yet I haven’t posted a single book review. To make up for it I’m going to review four today.
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I’m not ignoring you, I promise

Things have been a bit unsettled lately, and will continue so for a couple of months. Because of this, I won’t be blogging much. Expect reviews every other week or less, and if I feel the need I might write about my mental health.

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            I killed a pineapple 🙂

The reason is somewhat complex. As I’ve mentioned previously,Continue reading “I’m not ignoring you, I promise”