Roald Dahl Quote
July 7, 2014
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Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli
June 30, 2014
For some reason whenever people ask me what my favourite movie genre is, they always seem to automatically assume that I’ll say either romantic comedies or Disney. And so whenever I smugly break the news that I actually LOVE Italian gangster films, they’re always taken aback. “Really? I would never guess that by looking at … More Leave The Gun, Take The Cannoli
Blogging Progress Report
March 8, 2014
Ok, so a few minutes ago I thought that I’d check in on my Stats page, something that I like to take a peek at whenever I get an unexpected influx of new comments/likes. Today however, I actually took the time to study the carefully constructed graphs and figures that I typically tend to bypass because I’m really not a numbers … More Blogging Progress Report
Breaking Bad *No Spoilers*
January 5, 2014
It’s a known fact that whenever faced with a slight increase of rain, snow or general precipitation, England comes to a complete standstill. And so, since we’ve been bombarded with numerous flood warnings over the past few weeks, it was unsurprising that a lot of the railway services into London were either cancelled or suspended, … More Breaking Bad *No Spoilers*
An iPhone Takeover!
October 28, 2013
It’s impossible to go a whole day without seeing an iPhone somewhere. Whether you see them dotted around the train carriage on your way to/ from work; pressed against someone’s ear as you walk down the road; or even if you should decide to look at your hand RIGHT NOW, you’ll be sure to see … More An iPhone Takeover!
Jay Z Concert- London- 10/10/13
October 12, 2013
I’ve never been to a rap concert before. In the past, I’ve been to numerous R’n’B shows by artists like Ne-Yo, Jason Derulo and Trey Songz…but the Jay Z concert that I went to yesterday was in a different league. Sitting VERY high up and at a slanted angle, I felt so small and insignificant … More Jay Z Concert- London- 10/10/13
Book Review Of The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison
September 18, 2013
Set in 1965 America, Morrison’s fiction novel touches upon various serious issues such as: racism, paedophilia and rape. Most poignant, however, is the author’s exploration of perceptions of beauty amongst Black Americans. The reader is enlightened with the way in which the terms ‘black’, ‘ugly’ and ‘poor’ are intrinsically linked; whilst ‘white’, ‘wealthy’ and ‘beautiful’ … More Book Review Of The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison
4 Tips For Fiction Writers
August 23, 2013
I’m a HUGE fan of fiction books, always have been and, most likely, always will be! They appeal to the creative sphere of my brain and allow me to immerse myself in a fantastical and magical world that repels the constraints and limitations of reality. Some of my all-time favourite fiction writers include: C.S. Lewis … More 4 Tips For Fiction Writers
Book Review of The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman
August 16, 2013
The Yellow Wallpaper (1892) is a perplexing short-story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Consisting of only 20 pages, this rapid-read tackles a range of serious issues which are relevant even now in the 21st century! Gilman sheds light on: patriarchy the position of women in general & also that of female writers post-natal depression & … More Book Review of The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Book Review Of City Of Ghosts By Bali Rai
August 15, 2013
It’s safe to say that I have been a fan of Bali Rai’s works of fiction for many years now, for over a decade in fact! Since the days of (Un)Arranged Marriage (2001) and Rani and Sukh (2004), the Leicester-born fiction author captured my full attention with his writing that provides an insight into the … More Book Review Of City Of Ghosts By Bali Rai
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