It’s the moment that every writer both looks forward to and dreads in equal measure; deciding upon and somehow either creating, commissioning or crossing-your fingers and hoping an inbuilt software template can create a good book cover. Book covers are important because unless you are Stephen King (I’m 50% there as I have the right… Continue reading The pitfalls of picking a book cover
Month: April 2014
Words we still use from Shakespeare!
This week marks both the death and supposed birth of the greatest writer of the English language, William Shakespeare. He was born in 1564 and died in 1616 and whilst much about him is sometimes doubted such as his birthday, sexuality or even actual identity; what can’t be questioned is the fact that he gave… Continue reading Words we still use from Shakespeare!
April 23rd is Saint George’s Day – The Patron Saint of England & dragon slayer extraordinaire
Wednesday is April 23rd and St. George’s Day which is remembered annually on the day of his death. Whilst his famous dragon slaying exploits are the stuff of legend, Saint George himself was born in the Roman-Palestine town of Lydda around 275AD. Both his parents were Greek and George himself served in the Roman Army.… Continue reading April 23rd is Saint George’s Day – The Patron Saint of England & dragon slayer extraordinaire
The English Landscape Garden
Given that it’s Easter time, the traditional beginning to the summer season in the U.K., it means that I’m once again able to enjoy the countless country gardens around and about. Many have seen our gardens on various TV shows and movies and they set the image of what people around the world imagine Britain… Continue reading The English Landscape Garden
Legends of the Blood Moon
Much of North America is currently under the gaze of a Blood Moon. We know it today to be formed when light passes through the Earth’s atmosphere, bathing the moon in an eerie red glow. Whilst today’s event is the first of several in the next few years might be either incredible or foreboding depending… Continue reading Legends of the Blood Moon
Women Who Eat On Tubes
In recent weeks something of a storm has appeared in London and the rest of the U.K. regarding a Facebook page entitled “Women Who Eat On The Tube” and predictably shows photos of women who are eating, sometimes scoffing their face on the London Underground trains and usually surrounded by passengers. Once the photos are… Continue reading Women Who Eat On Tubes
Wrestlemania XXX
With political scandals, the Queen dining with former terrorists and my sending a manuscript to the publishers, it’s a fair question to wonder why I’m writing today about wrestling. The answer is because I had such fun watching it on Monday afternoon. Despite having working at home now for a year, I have never until… Continue reading Wrestlemania XXX
How Technology Can Help Solve The Water Crisis In Africa
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I was thrilled that I was approached and then commissioned to write for one of the leading academic environmental magazines in the world, TerraGreen after they read my post on The Green Wall of Africa. I was thrilled that it was made the March 2014 Cover Story with… Continue reading How Technology Can Help Solve The Water Crisis In Africa
All About Aprils Fools Day
This is going to be my very last blog ever. I’ve just won £20 million on the lottery on Saturday night so I decided to go out on a high. Really? No, don’t be stupid. I don’t even do the lottery… April Fools!!! Yes today is April 1st, traditionally the day where stupid people do… Continue reading All About Aprils Fools Day
Stephen Liddell 