It's Week 2 of our Wednesday Writing with First Story and National Writing Day. Today's theme was 'Objects' and I have to say if you only do one of these workshops, definitely try the Metaforaging. It was so much fun! Below is one of my works where I took the personality of a hair tie.... Continue Reading →
The Devil Wears Prada: Book Review
I feel like many of you have seen the iconic film that stars Anne Hathaway as the struggling journalist Andrea, Meryl Streep as the iron-fisted Miranda Priestley and of course, we can't forget Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. However, did you know that it was a (may I say fantastic) book written by Lauren Weisberger?... Continue Reading →
Nosferatu: My Favourite Dracula
Hi Biscuit Breakers, Despite the lack of A-level stress and need for learning all that now, I still am. I know, I'm a nerd on the verge of a breakdown if she doesn't learn anything useful. At college I was studying the text of Dracula and I have watched numerous adaptations of Stoker's famous novel.... Continue Reading →
These Hands
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 →
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