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I am currently into my fourth year studying a part-time BA Hons Degree Literature and Creative Media. I also teach and write part-time, eventally planning to make writing the more central part of my career. Feel free to browse my articles and to send comments

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Hobbies & Games > Card Games Where to play poker online: 1 of 16
Poker is a game which really sets the nerves on edge and soon tests the will and daring of the individual. It is surprisingly simple to learn how to play, although it may at first appear a little intimidating, it soon draws the individual into the exciting thrill of the game and gets the blood pumping around the body. The m... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Call-in-sick dos and don'ts: 3 of 47
When the cold rain beats down upon the dark window panes and thought of work strikes terror into the heart it is more than tempting to call in sick. Just one zombie-like lurch to the phone and the pain will be over, a warm bed is the welcome reward. Then through the dim hazy thoughts the rest of the world sets out on its noct... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms We are creating a complacent generation: 4 of 60
Those that have everything value nothing. Those that have nothing value everything.This rule although not perfect, does possess a strong element of truth. One of the problems in today's society is that this present generation in many cases has been given too much.We need light, we flip a switch. We are cold, we press a button... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Do you prefer Budweiser or Coors?: 1 of 15
Such a question is quite arbitrary really. People have different tastes in drinks and what's more our palettes are constantly changing. A beer in which you enjoyed six months ago may simply not taste the same at all. You may wonder if they have changed the way it is brewed, sometimes you look to the label to find out if anyth... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The scariest song I ever heard, and why I love it: 2 of 27
Easily the scariest song I have ever heard is the self titled track Black Sabbath from the original doom laden masters of metal. This is a track which as actually given me real nightmares, and despite listening to this numerous times it still sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to it. In short, the imagery of thi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How a positive self-image can become a negative: 2 of 26
Positive thinking and self image is a vital ingredient in establishing self-confidence and promoting general well-being. Someone who has both confidence in the things in which they are good at, and in the things in which they are not so good at, is on the right road to success.The truly confident person is able to admit areas... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Literary analysis: John Keats' poetry: 1 of 13
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness" John Keats from Endymion. John Keats was undoubtedly an extremely gifted and well loved poet. In such a short space of time he was able to leave a poetic legacy which has touched the hearts and minds of millions. He posses... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The most beautiful horror movies: 1 of 13
It may at first seem strange to associate beauty with horror, but there is something undeniably seductive about some horror movies, in particular the dark but evocative world of the vampire. Ever since Bram Stoker wrote the novel "Dracula" people have been fascinated by the blood lust and undertone of sexuality of the vampire... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) A beginner's guide to pairing beer with food: 1 of 13
When eating out in a nice restaurant or when meeting friends for a lunch a nice glass of wine can be the perfect partnership to a good meal. Everyone knows that wine and food work well together, the subtle combination of each helping to draw out the flavours of both. However, increasingly quality beers are becoming more and m... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Characteristics of fantasy literature: 2 of 23
One ring to rule them all, One ring to bind them,One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them."*Good Vs EvilAnybody who has ever read "The Lord of the Rings" will shudder a little at these words, at the thought of the dark lord's eye scanning for poor Frodo and Sam as they climb towards the jaws of mount doom. At ... More..