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Book Review: My Name is Why

Book Review: My Name is Why

When I pick up a biography, it is rarely by someone I know of; I much prefer unravelling a complete stranger’s journey, and discovering new lives to root for. On this occasion, unfamiliar with Lemn Sissay’s previous work, I was swayed into reading My Name is Why by that striking…

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Holly, Ivy & Red Berries: A Festive Zine

Holly, Ivy & Red Berries: A Festive Zine

I unearthed a zine I wrote in my early 20s, and thought it would be fun to share since Christmas is approaching (and honestly, … View Post
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Alice is Missing: A Silent Role Playing Game

Alice is Missing: A Silent Role Playing Game

I tried something a bit different than my usual tabletop games this week. Alice is Missing is a ‘silent’ role playing games where players … View Post
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Lyrical: An Online Art Journal Class

Lyrical: An Online Art Journal Class

Feeling artsy recently during some annual leave, I decided to sign up to an online art journal course – ‘Lyrical’ by artist and illustrator Roxanne … View Post
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The Artful Soft Pastels Box

The Artful Soft Pastels Box

Having only used soft pastels once before (over 15 years ago!), I was excited to explore the medium again as an adult. My first time … View Post
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We are house-hunting

We are house-hunting

We are house-hunting. And it really is a hunt. More of a Hunger Games. Dozens of us lurking in the shadows, ready to attack. … View Post
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How My Book Reviews Have Changed In 6 Years

How My Book Reviews Have Changed In 6 Years

I was tidying up a few old posts recently, and uncovered dozens of book reviews from as early as 2015, when this blog was born! … View Post