I’ve bemoaned the lack of decent summer sun so far. It’s been more than a bit frustrating to be in lockdown and to barely see the sun. It seems that is changing – just as I return to work. This is just typical of my luck. At least today is hot, even if the first […]
My brother has produced, in my humble opinion, a brilliant piece of artwork to serve as the cover of The Awakening. He’s created an image of Seluban that sticks to the idea of orcs, yet gives an alien take on them. Once the revised submission to the Kindle store is complete, and once the paperback […]
I first shared about my intention to publish my novel early this year, but a couple of setbacks made me drop my imaginary deadline. Then last week, I didn’t have to go to work because there was no work for me left to be done… I was angry. Very much so. I felt useless and […]
Getting back to the work groove means some early starts – some very early starts. I’d tried to get up at a reasonable hour during lockdown, but my efforts were, at best, inconsistent, and not aided by the occasional bout of insomnia. Now I have no choice, I need to be at the store for […]
Today marked the end of my furloughed exile from work. I have a feeling it will take me a few days to get into the proper flow of a working week, but at least I’m back, full-time and properly. I landed a sale today and will grab more in the coming days. It certainly seems […]
The other day I took the unusual step of writing to my local MP, a Tory MP, to query and question the recent Parliament vote that saw the majority of MPs (virtually all of the Tory MPs no less) vote against enshrining protection for the NHS. I was assured that this will not happen (along […]
The other day someone knocked on the door. I hear you say ‘that’s not unusual’. Ok, fair enough, at this point, all is normal. I opened the door, and was asked by the chap outside what I knew about a car being stolen a few weeks earlier. I returned a blank expression and mentioned that […]
In light of the decision by Tory MPs to deny the NHS protection from being sold off as part of trade deals, I wanted to highlight the stark differences in the UK and US healthcare systems, to illustrate why we need to protect the NHS from encroachment by US businesses. Firstly, some basics. Hopefully you […]
Having assured us that the NHS wasn’t for sale, the other day Tory MPs shot down a motion to ensure this was definitely the case. Suddenly the prospect is very much alive (what a surprise). Alongside this latest example of Tory deceit was another vote regarding the quality of food and the treatment of animals, […]
Recall Boris Johnson giving us a ‘rock solid‘ guarantee that the NHS is not for sale, and will not be part of any trade negotiations with other countries? Why then, have his Tory MPs voted against a motion to protect the NHS from this very issue? Could it be that Johnson and his bunch of […]
Breached the 70K mark on my wip! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
This is just sheer absolute, exquisite beauty.
I have eaten too much pizza.
I don't think it's up to you to decide what's best for women, nor whether or not men can find them attractive...
You may be wondering where this post will go. Well, let’s place the scene in the restaurant above. What might I deem inappropriate behaviour in this setting? A restaurant has waiting staff, who (depending on the quality of the establishment) may or may not be paid a particularly decent wage, yet will work very hard. […]
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