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X-Factor 2014 – Week 2 review

Posted onOctober 20, 2014May 8, 2020Leave a comment

Okay, Okay, I watch the X-factor. Don’t hate me for it. Mind you, sometimes I hate myself for it. This week for example. I hated myself for watching it this week. Why? Well, it was 80s night, and boy did it make me feel old. This was partly because most of the contestants were singing Read More …

The Apprentice UK Series 10, Episode 1 – Review

Posted onOctober 14, 2014May 8, 2020Leave a comment

Cards on the table. I’m a big fan of The Apprentice. I find it compelling viewing. And it looks like this new season – the show’s tenth here in the UK – will be just as compelling. This first episode was just what you’ve come to expect from the early shows in each series. The Read More …

AI in My Author Toolkit: Editing Experiments and a Release Date for ‘A Healing Love’!

Ever wondered how AI can assist an author? I’m sharing my recent experiments using Google Gemini for everything from developmental edits on existing books to refining ‘A Healing Love.’ Plus, I’ve finally set a release window! Dive in to read about the process and find out when you can expect my next novel.

Back on Track: Blogging Consistently and 140,000 Words Later

After years of inconsistent blogging, I’m back with regular updates! More importantly, I’ve made huge progress on my novel ‘A Healing Love,’ adding 140,000 words in just nine months. Read about the journey, the challenges, and what I’m most excited (and nervous!) to share with you soon.

Post Update

You’ll know if you’ve read this post that I’ve started a new blog under my legal name. I just wanted to note that on that blog I’ve written an updated version of my recent post about Prime Minister’s Questions #PMQs. Read More …

PMQs – Political Theatre that’s Out of Time

Prime Minister’s Questions has long been the weekly showcase set-piece of the British Parliament. It’s the opportunity for MPs to put questions directly to the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister’s opportunity to… well, to show off, I suppose. Read More …