Everything Is Better With Dragons
Book blogger, Autistic, Probably a Dragon
Penguin Books
2009
I borrowed this book from the library on Monday on a whim; I’ve heard about it, of course, and some of the claims, but never picked it up. I felt like a change from fantasy. Continue reading “Review: ‘The Help’ by Kathryn Stockett”
Anyone seen my picture? Yeah I’m overweight, and I have been for over twenty years. It’s a problem, I know it’s a problem; I don’t need reminding that being overweight is unhealthy, or considered to be not aestheticly pleasant in a culture obsessed by skin and bones.
I’ve tried going to Weight Watchers and Slimming World several times. I’ve spent stupid amounts of money on them, in membership, paraphernalia, branded food etc.Continue reading “Why I’ll not go back to paid weight loss groups”
What motivates characters to act and how those motivations make them more realistic.
via Why Characters Play Their Parts: Human Identity in Storytelling.
Excellent piece of writing, exploring fantasy and human nature.
It was a particularly fruitful ride in the cold/almost rain this morning (see previous post). I had another thought. Scary, two in one twelve minute motorcycle ride through Lincolnshire. The second thought was on the nature of government, namely if I ran the country what would I do?
I was supposed to be working today. The permanent Sensory QA is on holiday, I’m covering a few days. Except, someone didn’t know this, or more correctly the precise details, and asked one of the minions to cover.
On the cold, and slightly damp ride home I decided that the Technical department had a Confusion Monkey hiding among the files. It’s a bit like the Lab Elf at my last job. I shall tell you about the Confusion Monkey; gather round children.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/feb/03/jane-austen-fragment-found-paper-brother
In addition, it’s the 200 anniversary of the publication of Mansfield Park this year. Not my favourite Austen novel, but I might re-read it.
I will be getting this and reading it, just as soon as I get my tablet to a WiFi connection. Can’t go wrong with a free book.
Remember to Like, Share, Comment, Retweet, DM it to friends, people you may think might like it (the subtle hint of ‘celebrity’ is used here, especially if a blue-tick kinda person follows you ;)), if you enjoy reading!
For anyone who isn’t aware: Tongues is a short story, which will not even take a day to read. It’s a horror/gore/thriller style, although some people may not find it gory enough (like me!).
It’s a FREE eBook. Yes, free. I’ve written this with the intention of just to reach as many people as possible! The eBook is not about making money, for me, it’s just one thing to be proud of and also, just to cross off the list of things to do this year!
You can download it from my SmashWords profile here: X Marks The Spot.
All you need to remember is the following formulae: Lather, Rinse, Repeat, Lather…
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Woop!
Bet I won’t be able to watch though 😦
No, I’m not talking about slaughtering a camp full of Scouts. From an established band whose work I generally like but don’t like their most recent album, to a band I’ve never heard of, and quite like.
29th January 2014
Continue reading “Review: ‘Cavalier Youth’ by You Me At Six”
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