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Book Review: Uncomfortable Labels By Laura Kate Dale

‘Uncomfortable labels’ is the story of one gay, autistic, transgendered woman and her journey to find her place in the world. Laura Kate Dale’s writing brings her experiences to this book with the same raw honesty that we see from others who are part of a plethora of people who have found a home on… Read More Book Review: Uncomfortable Labels By Laura Kate Dale

July 22, 2019February 23, 2020 lisawalls90141 Comment

Exploring Literature: The Monkey’s Paw

If we take a look at one of the most famous short stories ever written, W.W. Jacobs’ ‘The Monkey’s Paw’, we can see it is a great example of several horror favourite features. Early on it is the ‘seen fatal mistake after it was too late’ of Mr White that gives us our major moment… Read More Exploring Literature: The Monkey’s Paw

June 3, 2019October 17, 2019 lisawalls90141 Comment

Building a literary foundation: Scary short stories

When you are trying to get a footing in the literary world, either as a reader or writer, it is very important to create a literary foundation. In future blog posts I will be trying to help anybody stumbling across my writing to create their own literary foundation. There are certain things that occur in… Read More Building a literary foundation: Scary short stories

June 3, 2019October 17, 2019 lisawalls9014Leave a comment

Reading recommendations: The Variety Pack

Books, books everywhere but you don’t know what to read? If you are not sure what to stick on your holiday reading list here are 12 books from different genres that I loved and would recommend that you give a go. 1) Science Fiction: The Power by Naomi Alderman This book won the Bailey’s Prize… Read More Reading recommendations: The Variety Pack

April 25, 2019October 17, 2019 lisawalls90141 Comment

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