August reviews: part 1

I know I posted a few reviews a couple of days ago but that was to celebrate the Hugo Awards. I do wish I’d been able to go to Loncon but such is life. Right, enough with the wishing, on with the reviews.
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Today’s job and house search is done

And I have failed to find either.

I’ve also come to the conclusion that I may have to move away and then try to find a job.

There are quite a few jobs in Hull. There are also cheap houses in Hull.

Oh gods, I’m going to end up in Hull aren’t I?

In the nicest possible way, HELL NO! 

Asking my advice about skills and success? Don’t be daft.

I got an email yesterday that made me laugh, not because it was funny, but because the sender clearly hasn’t read this blog in any detail.

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Job hunting; Or, I think I’ve finally found the guts to go freelance, and other things I’ve been up to lately

Good afternoon lovely readers, how are you? Enjoying the summer? As you might have guessed I’m in rather a jaunty mood. I had a good weekend and today
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The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

This book is creepy.

Found on flickr.com, used under Creative COmmons, noncommercial refuse licence.
Found on flickr.com, used under Creative Commons, noncommercial refuse licence.

On one of my too frequent trips to Grimsby last month I found a copy of this classic novel in The Works. I’ve heard about The Stepford Wives; hasn’t every body?

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