The Bird and Bookcase
We might still be clinging to our hot water-bottles and be deep in our winter socks but it’s never too early for a spot of … Read more
Literature
CVs & Tea Leaves
Well, it seems I’m being turfed out into the dreaded ‘real world’ after four years of comfortably shabby student living. I’m ready to take on … Read more
Busy with Books!
It’s been busy, busy, busy up here! So much to do before the end of the semester, but the caffeine is pulling me through. Attended … Read more
Winter Wafflings
I’m having a belated blow of festivity, drinking ‘Christmas Tea’ from a Santa mug and cheerily humming “Sleigh Ride”. Must be this vile good mood … Read more
Hermione Granger: Feminist Icon
Having staggered home from the cinema in tears twice this week, I have finally ‘accepted’ that the Harry Potter franchise has reached its final film installment. Harry … Read more
Manchester Fiction Prize
I came across a leaflet at a creative writing group I went to a couple of weeks ago for the Manchester Fiction Prize. I’ve got … Read more
Life equals poetry
I wanted to find a space where I could experiment with poetry, find new inspiration, and blog about the upcoming literary events. This seemed like the right … Read more