This series is an idea that has grown in my head for a while, but now I feel like I actually have things to say. I ran it by Tom, and he thinks any way of helping anyone that might find themselves in this situation…
In 2018 I unexpectedly won the Sadie Massey Portico Library Young Creative Writers Award. The requirements were a short story, around 1000 words, including details of northern English landmarks and dialect. I hope you enjoy it and I urge any young writers to take…
I’m not going to give much of an introduction or explanation, but here are the notes I have written to myself for 1 year’s time, 5 and 15 years’ time. Note to 2019 me: You’re starting you’re a-level exams, you’ve freaked the fuck out but…
I’ve never had one of those yes or no brains, I’m more of a ‘what if’ person- an in-between brain, a creative. These analogue brained people and I tend to clash when I bring up the stars. Those who are closest to me will (probably)…
Music’s always had a strong impact on my life, but I’ve only recently sat back and thought how big the impact’s been. Music and smells for me are what take me back, I can find myself back in my first pair of ballet shoes through…
I do a lot of listening, I have a lot of bus journey time to kill you see and this week I’ve added a new lease of life to my playlist, here’s an insight. Beehive – Gaffa Tape Sandy This one I really can’t stop…
I go through phases with my music, some months my playlist is completely stagnant and other times I have new stuff finding itself there daily. But this month I’ve gone back to some old favourites and found some new ones, so here are the songs…
I’ve been wearing my Frög watch for the best part of 2 weeks now and I love it. It’s a flawless, elegant design with a high level of comfort. This company are based in Cheshire, their watches being made in England. Their influence in design…
Polabora are a photo printing company run 2 guys in Belgium. They print “high quality photos in a retro style”. They’re prints are most definitely high quality and they have a range of retro style formats to help you personalise your order. Check my Instagram:…
In November, I saw The London Souls supporting Catfish and The Bottlemen at the Manchester Apollo. Their music was hard to hear, the sound wasn’t good but their rhythm really appealed to something inside me. There were obvious links to the likes of The Beatles…