I have such a lot of reviewing onContinue reading “What to do, what to do?”
Phone Frustrations
Just a quick post from me this morning, I have a couple of things to do then I have to get some writing done, or possibly some reading.Continue reading “Phone Frustrations”
I believe?
I decided to take a break from working on my novel for a few minutes to have a look at today’s ‘Reader’ when I came across the Daily Prompt. Three things I believe in my heart to be true, three things I believe in my heart to be false. Hmm, time to do some soul searching?
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/03/16/daily-prompt-i-believe/
Like. Love. Trust.
“There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well.”
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
I would add to that ‘and there are still fewer whom I trust completely.’
Scrolling through the WordPress ‘Reader’ yesterday I came across this ‘Daily Prompt’ post:
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/prompt-something-so-strong/
The prompt was about ‘best friends’ – how you met, how the friendship has survived etc.Continue reading “Like. Love. Trust.”
Does anyone know a way to say ‘nest of vipers’ without saying ‘nest of vipers’?
I was lying in bed this morning, around half six, listening to the dog snore and contemplating getting up early. In the end I decided to stay in bed. I have some of my best ideas in bed; the shower’s quite a good place to find inspiration as well. I think it’s because my brain relaxes and the random thoughts have a chance to bubble up. Either that or I’m only half conscious and my subconscious uses the opportunity to nudge me in a sensible direction. This morning’s lay-in was quite a fruitful one.Continue reading “Does anyone know a way to say ‘nest of vipers’ without saying ‘nest of vipers’?”
Review: ‘Back Story: A Memoir’ by David Mitchell
I think I just found a new hero
I’ve spent the evening watching a fictionalised account of the life of HypathiaContinue reading “I think I just found a new hero”
Review: ‘The True Lives of The Fabulous Killjoys’
Written by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon
Artwork by Becky Cloonan
20th May 2014
Dark Horse Comics

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Review: ‘Sherlock Holmes and The Mystery of Einstein’s Daughter’ by Tim Symonds
Comparing the film with the book: The Help
A few weeks ago I read and reviewed the book ‘The Help’, by Kathryn Stockett, and this afternoon I’ve had the chance to watch the film.
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