Today's poem is inspired by the First Story writing workshop held by Cecilia Knapp. I am working with First Story to spread the message to get everybody writing each Wednesday and using the hashtag #WriteFromHome to share their work on Twitter and Instagram. To view the full video, see below and have a go! https://www.youtube.com/embed/tK81v1su-r0... Continue Reading →
Mad Mythology: When Thor turned Drag
Hi Biscuit Breakers! I thought I'd do something a bit different today, although I have no intentions of making it a whole series, there may be the odd post about Mythology that intrigues me. Today's post is about Norse Mythology. Now I'm sure many of you have watched Marvel's Thor and obsessed over a few... Continue Reading →
Film Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Cast your eyes back to 2001. When we first met Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as the Golden Trio. I can't believe it will celebrate it's 10th Anniversary next year. The film was a huge success, it really brought alive the world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, you name it! I think... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Or Sorcerer's Stone if you are from across the pond. Well, I feel that I have successfully not mentioned Harry Potter as much as I thought I would. But here's my chance to finally geek out about The Boy Who Lived. Also #ravenclawpride. We gotta support our house. Anyway, enough of me babbling on about... Continue Reading →
Europe’s Greatest Pandemic – The Black Death
Hi Biscuit Breakers! I'm back with some more history bites. Today is the Black Death, that lasted for 6 years all across Europe in the 14th Century. This isn't the Great Plague of the 17th Century that impacted London, the Black Death was one of the most deadly diseases which spread like wildfire. I know... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 30 – Waiting
I hit refresh again And again And again... The buffering wheel Spins its endless cycle Waiting for a signal from the cloud The cursor has a spasm My frustration Transferring onto the screen It's been too long I can't wait anymore In one click your life can change It was three minutes ago Since I... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 29 – Locked
The key lay in her pocket, teasing her with temptation to shut the girl away forever. Each time she reached for the key it would slip. And the girl would be free for one more day. But today she grasped the key. And sure enough the girl was in her room, singing to herself in... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 28 – Blame
You said it was me again didn't you? Every time I think we're making progress, building up the foundations of trust, you come back again and dump me in it. What is your problem? Why can't you take responsibility for your actions? Or is "responsibility" not part of your vocabulary? I don't want to be... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 27 – Walls
Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall I looked down at the feat I'd just climbed. Ten storeys high, it felt good to swing my legs over the edge and see the world from a new perspective. Although it's quite windy, they should have designed something to trap the wind so I could just stand up... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 26 – Skull
"Where is it?" Mick asked, rummaging through the left-over fabric in the store room. "Where is what?" I look on with a grin. "My skull!" "Found it." But I'm pointing at his head. "Very funny Vi, but I'm serious. I can't be Hamlet without his skull." "You should have said that ages ago. I moved... Continue Reading →
