The writing prompt that Marian gave her participants on the 15th of January was: “He got to his feet and his shadow moved over her, while drops of cool water fell from his body onto her hot skin”. The idea behind these prompts is that Marian would like people to write 500 words inspired by … Continue reading Marian Keyes Writing Prompt 2
Author: Emily Gallagher
I am me.
Polaroid Now
This is a different type of a book review, as it is about a photography book that is the result of artists using Polaroid cameras and film across the decades. I love photography and instant photography is one of my favourite types, so anytime I see anything Polaroid or Instax, I buy it. However, this … Continue reading Polaroid Now
‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed the Famous Five crossed with Miss Marple? If so, Richard Osman's first mystery novel 'The Thursday Murder Club' is the book for you! This wonderfully written, charming story is based around an interesting group of friends, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron, who live in a … Continue reading ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman
‘Son of Escobar First Born’ by Roberto Sendoya Escobar
Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction! This may be a cliche, but, in the case of this autobiography, I think it is reasonable to say. The author, Roberto Sendoya Escobar brings the reader through some of the extraordinary situations he has found himself over his lifetime, as well as some of the notorious people his … Continue reading ‘Son of Escobar First Born’ by Roberto Sendoya Escobar
Documentary Podcast Suggestions
I thought that I would create a list of Documentary Podcasts that I have enjoyed, which will include a short summary of what they are about. All of these Podcasts have short seasons and are bingeable. I will update this list as I find more. Some of these will be better known than others, they … Continue reading Documentary Podcast Suggestions
Marian Keyes Writing Prompt 1
The writing prompt that Marian gave her participants on the 13th of January was: “Like everyone else, he had heard about the events in the rowing boat.” The idea behind these prompts is that Marian would like people to write 500 words inspired by the prompt. Marian does not want to overthink it, get in … Continue reading Marian Keyes Writing Prompt 1
Marian Keyes Novel Writing Class
The Author Marian Keyes is holding a four week, online Novel writing class, at the moment (January 2021). If you miss the live sessions (which I have) you can catch up with it on her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/himselfkeyes/featured. I have only just discovered her course at the end week one. However, Marian is posting a … Continue reading Marian Keyes Novel Writing Class
Bitsbopsthingies Podcast Blog
I have started a standalone blog for my new Podcast posts, called http://bitsbopsthingies.com/. Feel free to follow that Blog if you would like to see the research materials I use for my Podcast of the same name. I am still working on the first few episodes for the Podcast, and I intend to start publishing them … Continue reading Bitsbopsthingies Podcast Blog
Toastmasters Blog
I have started a standalone blog for my Toastmasters posts, called https://toastieblog.org/. Feel free to follow that Blog should you wish or if you are curious about Toastmasters. Hopefully it will be interesting and helpful to fellow Toastmasters. I have yet to decide if I will keep cross posting those Blogs here, I'll see how … Continue reading Toastmasters Blog
Dynamic Leadership – Descriptive Language 3.3
Good evening Mr Toastmaster, Mr President, fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests. On a beautifully balmy afternoon during a glorious childhood Summer, the flower scented air was filled with buzzing bees and brilliantly coloured butterflies. I decided to explore the neighbours fields behind our house, I had done this many times, and was allowed to do … Continue reading Dynamic Leadership – Descriptive Language 3.3
