I’ve just embarked on the daunting task of writing a novel. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl and over the years I’ve started, written about 150 words, panicked and deserted my writing. Not only is the concern that my writing isn’t good enough but also the worry that I’m not being original enough…
Archives for July 2013
Monsters University
23 July 2013 by 2 Comments
It’s summer here in the UK, actual proper summer. There’s sun and everything. So how am I spending the hottest days in Britain in years? In beautifully air conditioned cinemas of course. I’m not a sun-seeker, I have very fair skin and once burned under a normal kitchen light…
The American President
23 July 2013 by Leave a Comment
There are no four better words in entertainment than “Written by Aaron Sorkin” – you know if Sorkin has written the script then a quality watch is ahead. His credits are strong…
Autobiography of Us
22 July 2013 by Leave a Comment
This year seems to be a time for me to read lots of Americana. Earlier in the year it was Revolutionary Road, a classic look at suburban disillusionment, then it was bang up to date with Megan Abbott’s Dare Me – a scorching look at burgeoning sexuality and secrets in American High Schools today. My latest dip into American society is Aria Beth Sloss’s debut novel…
The Cabin In The Woods
3 July 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes it’s hard to write a review of a book or a film. Not because there’s nothing to say, but the exact opposite – because there’s too much to say. I like to keep my reviews spoiler-free but on occasion the aspect of the film that has most intrigued me is one that would act as a spoiler…
Now You See Me
1 July 2013 by 2 Comments
I used to volunteer for Radio Lollipop, a brilliant charity which provides entertainment for children in hospitals through radio shows and people playing with the children on the wards. Volunteers went through extensive training which could sometimes be a little tough…