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Journalist and novelist living and working in Northern Ireland, UK.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fresh air: 2 of 87
The beauty of fresh air is in its clarity Pure, like a silver stream of water, it illustrates the precious nature of our world. Although we can't see it with our naked eyes, we can feel its presence. We can't grasp it, neither can we feel it. Breath in deeply and let it fill your lungs. Breathe out and let it roam free. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Halloween costumes: 1 of 35
All Vamped Up She's all vamped upSmudged eyeliner and stockings noirRouge, crimson, the colours of fiery skiesA hat on top, towering over the restof the children.It's unsteady.It shakesAnd she wobbled on stilletosClad in a black cloak,too long: oversizedShe stands on the hem,tearing a sheer line through the wispy material.St... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The conspiracy theories about September 11: 5 of 57
A college lecturer from Northern Ireland is the author behind a recent report which challenges conspiracy theories surrounding the collapse of the World Trade Centre in New York City on September 11, 2001. Dr Keith Seffen, a Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering at Cambridge University in England states in his study, that... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Recognizing real-life heroes: 4 of 36
A Northern Ireland man has been hailed a hero after helping to save the life of a teenage girl who feel into a river in Coleraine, County Londonderry. What made Kieran Jeffery's actions even more poignant was the fact that his cousin lost his life in the same river only a few weeks ago. Heroism is dedicating oneself to helpin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a cat changed our lives: 4 of 33

I don't do mornings I never did. But now that I have a kitten, I'm forced to do mornings, reluctantly.However, I must put it on record rather vociferously, that I don't appreciate being woken at 5:45am by a small bundle of fur who wants to play. And, when I show my extreme dissatisfaction with this nocturnal frolicking, she s... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How to start getting medical help for depression: 1 of 8
People in the Tyrone and Londonderry areas of Northern Ireland who are suffering from depression can find help through a free homeopathic medicine and talking therapy service. Path to Recovery (PTR) came about when the Moneymore-based Living With Suicide programme decided to build on its success by changing the name to reflec... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Murder: 5 of 39
This is a quirky novel about murder - my current WIP As Muriel dragged the moribund body through the grounds of Prague Castle, the head with the flailing comb-over, hit every available protruding cobblestone. The now festering corpse smelt like an old battered cod which had been dipped in rotten eggs. She shuddered, more out ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Top five books everyone must read and why: 16 of 115
Reading is a hobby we should all take part in. It's relaxing, engaging and can increase your word power. There have been so many good books to hit the shelves over the last year that it's hard to select the best. So I've decided to make a few predictions as to what will capture the attention of the reading public. Of course, ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Do disabled workers need government help to get employed?: 2 of 14
While many people with a disability face daily restrictions on what they can and can't do, a young man from Northern Ireland who is a wheelchair user has been given an employment lifeline, thanks to a training programme which he took part in. Dean Crooks has started working in the Brewery Lane bar in Cookstown, Country Tyrone... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Peace: 1 of 7
This excerpt is from my recently completed novel: Once he started singing, no one could stop him. It gave him great joy. So when he suddenly stopped and clutched his chest, that's when we knew something was wrong. A heart attack maybe? Certainly, the reverend was getting on in years. I exchanged worried glances with Rita who ... More..