My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
Coverage of major sporting events is difficult to escape: whether it is the World Cup, the Six Nations, Wimbledon or The Tour de France, it is regularly in front of our eyes, on the television and in the newspapers. It is the main talking point in the news, perhaps more than the NHS crisis or …
In complete harmony with my rock and roll lifestyle, I'm keen to celebrate my novel coming out in paperback today. Available at Waterstones, Tesco, Amazon, at all good bookshops throughout the UK, 'A Grand Old Time' has finally hit the shelves. I have been on book tours, had radio interviews, been featured in newspapers, on …
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For International Women's Day, I've taken five writers who inspire me. I have chosen them because their use of language is unique and thrilling and because they do not follow other writers' rules and conventions. They are iconoclasts, writers who write their own way, in their own style, and the result is stunning. Have …
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Christmas is over and we have finished celebrating the arrival of a new year. It’s now a time when we can look forward to the wonderful gifts 2018 can bring. We all hope for health and happiness for ourselves and for those we love and we wish for world- wide peace and an end to …
People who love the taste of meat and then become vegetarians or vegans are admirable. The idea that you give up something you find delicious because of ethical beliefs or the idea that it is beneficial to your health is commendable. It's much easier for me. I've never liked eating meat. Some of my earliest …
It is autumn now. There is something new, something sharp, a scent of change in the air every morning and the fields are damp. A soft mist rises and leaves are already falling from trees. Autumn is a time when, if it's not raining, it's good to go for a walk and breathe cool air, …
Today we remember. April 8th is a day designated to think about the largest ethnic minority- some ten million Roma live in Europe and six million within the EU- and we should remember that Romani people are still subject to discrimination and social exclusion. I've heard the same argument all my life, words which come from …
When I was doing my previous job, the one I loved doing before I gave it all up to become a full time writer and have the very best time of my life, I was still the happy soul I am today. I used to sing while I was working. I'd smile, joke, hug people …
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I thought I'd share a Youtube song with an animated film, which made me feel really happy when I saw it. Happy weekend time. It is Gogol Bordello's Pala Tute. Directed by Aliaksei Tserakhau, the video is a mixed media collage which blends stop-motion animation and live action, with a lot of green screen work. The story …
Today as the sun was shining in the South of merry England, a postman dropped a brown envelope through my letterbox and walked away, whistling a catchy tune. I was busy writing so I left the post for later, which made the contents of the envelope a real treat when I finally ripped the paper …
