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5 Tabletop Games I Backed On Kickstarter

5 Tabletop Games I Backed On Kickstarter

Since discovering Sub Terra several years ago, I learnt how much smaller board game companies (and even larger ones) rely on Kickstarter to help fund new tabletop projects. I suppose you could say that I’ve been a little click-happy with Kickstarters ever since, especially with the addictive lure of stretch…

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A Month in Pictures: August 2020

A Month in Pictures: August 2020

August is probably the closest thing to a normal month I’ve had all year! We were open to the public at work, I … View Post
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Book Review: Inferno by Catherine Cho

Book Review: Inferno by Catherine Cho

I have just finished an incredible biography by Catherine Cho.  It is about her experience of postpartum psychosis, which affected her almost 100 days after … View Post
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5 Must-Read Sci-Fi Graphic Novels

5 Must-Read Sci-Fi Graphic Novels

I’ve been reading graphic novels now for years, but some stand out even after all this time.  Here are my five favourite science … View Post
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Magical Merch from KellyLou

Magical Merch from KellyLou

I recently wrote about small creative businesses I was supporting this year, and felt KellyLou’s amazing Harry Potter-inspired stationery deserved its own special … View Post
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Meet Flynn!

Meet Flynn!

Meet Flynn, our gorgeous Cocker Spaniel! We were a bit nervous about picking him up a few weeks ago when the lockdown rules were … View Post
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5 Small Business Owners I Have Supported This Year

5 Small Business Owners I Have Supported This Year

I won’t lie, I’ve gone pretty hard on the old retail therapy over lockdown.  I’ve spent a lot of time exploring … View Post