Zagreb is a modest, budding city. Our room, on the bottom floor of an apartment not far from the capital's main square, was not. A screen of orange beads hung before a single window, casting a light as dim as an old photograph into a room best summed-up by its cupboard. Correction: its wet room. Wet … Continue reading The Worst Hotel I’ve Ever Stayed In
Month: May 2017
Weeks #31 & #32
Taking a step back to re-plan my novel has really allowed me to look at it with a fresh perspective. Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather be writing. What writer doesn't want to be racking up the dreaded word count? To feel as if they're making real progress, instead of bumbling around, lost and confused? It … Continue reading Weeks #31 & #32
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Trailer Arrives—Along With Daenerys
Finally! The Mother of Dragons (Emilia Clarke) isn't the only one preparing for war in the official trailer for the penultimate season of Game of Thrones. "I was born to rule the Seven Kingdoms. And I will." Fans may have been left with a longer wait between seasons than in previous years, but our first proper glimpse---walking around … Continue reading ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Trailer Arrives—Along With Daenerys
Star Wars The Last Jedi Vanity Fair Covers
There is nothing in the galaxy—and those far, far away—more tightly held than a Star Wars secret. This week sees the franchise celebrate its ruby (or 40th) anniversary, and Vanity Fair has released the first-look photos of the main cast from the upcoming The Last Jedi, spreading them over not one but four covers. Let’s … Continue reading Star Wars The Last Jedi Vanity Fair Covers
Week #30 Overview
It was very much likely doubt that made me type when to share your first draft into my phone's search engine. Within seconds, countless webpages of advice appeared. I opened half-a-dozen-or-so and quickly came to realise that I'd been going about writing my first draft the wrong way. Apparently. (With art, it's hard to say there's … Continue reading Week #30 Overview
