Posts tagged 'Fiction'

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Accentuate the positive (eliminate the negative)
Posted 6 March 2012 by Bali Rai I've spent the past two weeks working exclusively with teenagers in schools around the UK and found myself talking about how negatively they are portrayed in the national media. I've... Read 'Accentuate the positive (eliminate the negative)'
In defence of books
Posted 13 January 2012 by Bali Rai The recent report regarding book ownership amongst our nation’s young people is shocking. That so many of our youngsters do not own a book is a scandal. Read 'In defence of books '
all eyes to the mall
Posted 30 April 2011 by Clare Wigfall All eyes were on the Mall this morning. Well, those of two billion people, if the news reports had it correct. Everyone watching the newly-wed royal couple processing up to... Read 'all eyes to the mall '
Children's Fabulous Nightmares
Posted 3 September 2010 by Evie Wyld Last night I had the worst nightmare I’ve had for a long time. When I woke up, for a moment, I forgot I’m 30 and my boyfriend would be able... Read 'Children's Fabulous Nightmares '
Nom de plume
Posted 18 December 2009 by Nii Ayikwei Parkes A few years ago I used to wonder why people had pen names, especially when it was no secret who they actually were. And now I’m about to have a... Read 'Nom de plume '
Oranges and parrots
Posted 2 October 2009 by Nii Ayikwei Parkes Oh my, is that the time? I’ve had a hectic few weeks backpacking in America – well, my daughter was the backpack and we were in the city mainly, teaching... Read 'Oranges and parrots '
Writer of no fixed format
Posted 18 September 2009 by Nii Ayikwei Parkes I have to start by saying that this is an odd residency for me – no fixed location, no need to leave home, yet I’m linked to an organisation. I... Read 'Writer of no fixed format '