In case you didn't already know I am a bit of a Harry Potter fan. So when I saw this Harry Potter tag on Writing The Blues Away I couldn't resist doing it too! 1. What house are you in? According to every sorting test/quiz/whatever I have ever taken, I am a Gryffindor. This constantly [...]
Some time ago, I discovered the Harry Potter And The Sacred Text podcast. This was a wonderful discovery. HP and the Sacred Text takes one of my (and the world's) most beloved series of books, and engaged with them in a thoughtful and inquisitive way, exploring the lessons and ideas the story has to offer [...]
A bit of fun for today! I spotted this tag over at Sprinkle and Dreams, and the lovely Lily was kind enough to invite me to join in. Being a lover of all things Harry Potter I, obviously, accepted! https://giphy.com/embed/FaLhiZQHrBIYwvia GIPHY When you're done here, you should all go and follow this lovely literary blog. [...]
Every now and again we come across a story that sticks with us. Words or characters that speak to our experiences or our hopes or our fears; a tale that brings us comfort or inspiration. For me, finding a story like that is akin to a spiritual experience: in the moment that story moves me [...]
It's been a long, tiring, albeit rewarding week. But instead of curling up to fall asleep on the sofa with a book on my face I've venturd back out to support Smith Goodfellow PR in their latest charity endeavour. This year, the SG team have undertaken another series of extraordinary events to raise money and [...]
It's August bank holiday Monday which can only mean one thing...the summer holidays are nearly over and autumn is nearly here. For some, this wouldn't really be a happy thought - no more long, light days in the sun, back to school and work for those lucky enough to have had a break. But it [...]
