A Poetry Prescription for Tough Times
Have you ever been feeling really low, and then you come across a piece of writing – a poem, a quote, the lyrics from a song – and the words…
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‘I did some World War 2 research this morning, then had about two hours of frustration, trying to start writing the damned thing. I’m so scared I’ve bitten off more…
Read MoreThe Bravery of Being Different
When I was a child I was just as familiar with Irish rebel songs as I was with nursery rhymes. Every weekend my dad would play songs about the Irish…
Read MoreZoom-Bombed at the Book Club
I have to admit that when the pandemic hit and everything went online I went into a massive sulk. One of my favourite aspects of my writing career has been…
Read MoreHow to Find Hope and Happiness this Winter
Whether we like it or not (so we might as well like it!) winter during a pandemic is the perfect time to retreat, take stock and reflect. So I created…
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