A Walk Along The River Stour at Tuckton
This morning we decided to go for a morning dog walk along the river Stour at Tuckton. There was intermittent sun although it was definitely cooler (spent days of the previously beautiful weather in a school building that felt like…
Non Fiction | The Elephant in the Classroom | Jo Boaler
Despite having an enquiring and inquisitive mind I hated Maths at secondary school. If there was something available that helped others who felt as I used to do, then I wanted to know about it and to share it. The…
Literary Fiction | Hurry up and Wait | Isabel Ashdown
Having enjoyed Isabel Ashdown’s first book ‘Glasshopper’, I was excited to have been chosen by Isabel to win a copy of Hurry Up and Wait. In her eagerly anticipated second novel, Mail on Sunday Novel Competition winner Isabel Ashdown explores…
Fantasy | A Discovery of Witches | Deborah Harkness
A Discovery of Witches is the most enthralling novel I have read for a long while. It is definitely a story to lose yourself in. Besides the magic/fantasy you would expect from this genre, the story shares an insightful journey…
Knitcrate Review | Yarn Subscription Box
I’ve bought subscription boxes for books and stationery but I had been reluctant to try a yarn subscription box and I probably would have scrolled past Knitcrate. Isn’t that for knitters and not crocheters? But then I read Lindsey’s post…
Writing tips for beginners Part Four
Over the past 6+ years interviewing authors there has been some great tips shared in answer to “Are there any writing tips you could share with new writers?” It’s a shame that they’ve been languishing in the shadows when there…
