Rude by Katie Hopkins
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7M ago
Most of us may have heard of Katie Hopkins from her formidable presence on TV shows such as The Apprentice and the now-infamous radio show on LBC. Katie has made a name for herself as one of the most outspoken personalities on British TV and radio. She is fiery, outspoken and can be disrespectful. But who is Katie Hopkins? I hadn’t given it much thought until she popped up on my Instagram feed. She was doing an amusing skit about a topical review on her channel’ Katies Arms’. I knew she was flaky, had a temper, and was opinionated and bossy. Her book Rude provides an entertaining account of ..read more
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Courtiers by Valentine Low
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7M ago
It seems there is a new book about the British Royal Family being released every other day. I’m not sure why this fascinates me, yet I find myself reading them. However, the British Royals are all over the news, in the papers and on social media. This month I read the book Courtiers, which takes an in-depth look at how the British Royal Institution operate behind closed doors. Written by Valentine Low, this has to be the last royal book I will review for a while. It is a very dry read and gives you a historical perspective of the role of a courtier. The book covers the mid-twentieth century ..read more
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The Importance of Using Photos in Your Memoirs
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1y ago
The Importance of Using Photos in Your Memoirs When you sit down to write your memoirs, you may wonder whether to use photos. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, right? While that may be true, some important things to consider before including photos in your memoirs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of using pictures in your memoirs so that you can make an informed decision about what’s right for you. As a memoir writer, you have the unique opportunity to not only recount your memories but also to physically document them with photographs. Here are a few reasons p ..read more
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Rachel Johnson – Difficult Women
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1y ago
This month’s review is a podcast by Rachel Johnson entitled “Difficult Women”. A name inspired by Ken Clarke’s description of Theresa May as “being a bloody difficult woman”. In this podcast, the journalist, presenter, and writer speak to various influential and successful women in their industry.  Johnson discusses the title they have been as “being a difficult woman”? A term typically applied to women by men, or are they, in fact, just passionate and determined?    The podcast style is very much interview/conversation with the added bonus that the women are able to answer ..read more
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Lady in Waiting – Lady Anne Glenconner
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1y ago
With the Queens Jubilee only days behind us. I was given the book Lady in Waiting. An autobiography of Lady Anne Glenconner. Glenconner, the eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, had what would seem an idyllic childhood. Glenconnor’s parents worked overseas, travelled and socialised. They left their two young daughters in the care of Nannies. One who abused her. With the outbreak of World War 2, Glenconner was dispatched to Scotland along with her sister. Together they made plans to kill Hitler, convinced that Hitler would want to take their family estate of Holkham. Locked into a male-do ..read more
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It’s a Fair Cop by Alfie Moore – Podcast Review
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1y ago
It’s a Fair Cop is this month’s review of a hilarious podcast from BBC Sound by the ex-police officer and now comedian Alfie Moore. However, from this short introduction, you already know that I love it. It’s funny, and I recommend you listen to it. As an ex-Police Officer in Humberside for 20 years. Alfie uses his podcast it’s a fair cop to swears you ‘in’ as a Police Officer for the session. During the session, he picks on one piece of legislation. Furthermore, he explains the legislation via a case he has investigated. Additionally, he asks the audience what they would do and the ramificati ..read more
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How to design a book cover that sells
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1y ago
How to design a book cover that sells. A well-designed book cover can distinguish between someone picking up your book and not. It’s essential to have a book cover that is eye-catching and accurately represents the content of your book. A good cover will also help your book stand out from the competition. So how do you go about designing a book cover that sells? Designing a book cover can be challenging, but if you follow some simple tips, you can create a cover that will stand out. Here are a few things to keep in: 1 Accuracy of content When you design a book cover that sells, it’s essential ..read more
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How to define your audience when writing your memoirs
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1y ago
Why define your audience when writing your memoirs? As a writer, you want to ensure that your memoirs reach the right audience so you will need to define your audience. After all, you don’t want to spend all that time writing only to have your work go unnoticed. Therefore, spending some time defining your audience is an essential part of your writing process. This way, you can ensure that your memoirs reach the right people and that your work is appreciated by the correct audience. Tailoring your memoirs to fit a particular audience can also be helpful when you come to market your finished mem ..read more
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Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister
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1y ago
I must admit from the start that this month’s review is of a very old TV show. However, is now available as a podcast, so it fits within my remit. Well, that is my excuse, and I will stick with it. What am I talking about? Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister is the funniest political show ever written. Why did I listen to this? I hear you say. Politics can be tedious and boring, but the last few months have given us a lot of entertainment. With the current political upheaval we have all gone through. The months of Boris going, staying, telling his truth. Then of course the leadership battle, I ..read more
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Little Me by Matt Lucas
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1y ago
This month’s book review is that of Matt Lucas, from the Little Britain fame. However, his autobiography ‘Little Me’ is much more than his little Britain characters. The book is more like a chat with a close friend and simultaneously humorous, honest and sad. Matt Lucas – An ordinary bloke Matt grew up in an ordinary Jewish family where nothing happened in his life. His family loved him, they supported him, and he loved them. There were visits to his grandparents, his cousin, and everyday family life. He was the school clown, worked hard to establish his career, and became a versatile entertai ..read more
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