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Delighted to announce that my new book James Graham: State of the Nation Playwright is now available in ebook and hardback format from Palgrave Macmillan. This is the first full-length study of the writer’s published plays from 2006-2023 examining the collective state of the nation commentary and reflections on British identity in Graham's work, how different power bases operate in modern society, their effectiveness and influence, and how they came to pre-eminence during the last 70 years https://lnkd.in/eAryWZm2

If you've followed me for more than 7 minutes or you know me IRL, you know how excited I get when I learn about a new word. I encountered "retronym" in the waning chapters of Kory Stamper's fantastic book "Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries" (which I highly recommend, BTW). So of course I had to write about it on my blog and share one of my personal faves. Gotta click to find out which one, though. 😉 https://bit.ly/3OJSx7r #writingadvice #wordchoice #writingcoach

"..if a monkey types on a typerwriter for a long enough period of time, there is a 100% chance he will write down all of Shakespeare's sonnets by pure chance.." :p #recreationalresearch #contentexperiment #contentdata #mediaslant #constellations #stars #data

Imagine there are an infinite number of monkeys sitting in a room, each monkey before a typewriter randomly typing out pages and pages of content, the theory of Infinity tells us that there will be atleast one monkey which will type out the complete works of Shakespeare. That's one version of the infinite monkey theorem. Turn this inside out, How do you find 'Shakespeare' in a room having an infinite number of monkeys?

As the shadows lengthen over the City of Lights, the all-star cast of Lucy Foley’s “The Paris Apartment” whisks us into a world where secrets thicken the air as much as the scent of espresso and baked bread. The audiobook invites you to scrutinise every detail, to listen for the truths buried beneath the lies, and to challenge your own perceptions of innocence and guilt. For lovers of thrillers, “The Paris Apartment” offers a fresh and invigorating experience, an auditory feast that will satiate the cravings of those who long for heart-pounding, mind-twisting narratives, all set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most enigmatic cities. This breathtaking murder mystery thriller is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 50,662 Audible listeners. In conclusion, if you’re enticed by puzzles and captivated by the nuances of human behaviour, let “The Paris Apartment” be your next auditory indulgence. Ready to dive into this enthralling audiobook? Use the below link to access an exclusive Audible offer, allowing you to enjoy this masterpiece at no cost.   Transparency Note: I include an affiliate link in my reviews, enabling my readers to explore a free audiobook from Audible’s vast library under a no-commitment, one-month trial. Your support through this link helps me continue to bring you detailed and insightful audiobook reviews.” https://lnkd.in/ebUMiyTy To read my full review posted to medium.com, please use the below shared friend link: https://lnkd.in/eXQUNKJ7 #ThrillerBooks #MysteryNovel #CrimeFiction #LucyFoley #AudiobookReview #AudioReading #PrimeReading #AudibleOriginals #Audiobooks #Audible #PodcastLovers #UnlimitedListening

The FNWF Judges often say "they don't/didn't edit Shakespeare". Hence FNWF prefers to leave the published novels and Anthologies of FNWF in their main state. As the Author intended. "Marking the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare's First Folio, gripping three-part docuseries Shakespeare: Rise of A Genius tells the incredible story of how a glover’s son from rural Stratford became the greatest writer who ever lived." His works have lasted 400 years. The unique and magnificent stories of FNWF Authors, once published, will also last many years. And who knows? There are no other stories like this in the world. https://lnkd.in/gpus-ZbY

Who's guilty of this? 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐡? 🎶 We've all been there! Beat drops, we nod, but the words? 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐚 right? Let’s talk about it! #PoetryVsMusic #DeepThoughts #Wordsmith #MusicLover #PoetryIsLife #ThePoetLife #Poets #organizations

The joys of #homeschooling is when those 💡moments happen; this time it happened while lecturing the high schooler on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Storytelling reminds us to add a bit of flair to our presentations. A good speech is like a page-turner; it grips the audience, keeping them engrossed from beginning to the end. So channel your inner poet 🎭 this weekend while you prepare for that upcoming presentation. Weave a wondrous web of words that captivates your audience, making your message the hero of your tale! #CommSpeakTips #PublicSpeaking #letstalk

I have written so many, many short stories, and I have my favorites. My story, Faded Shades of Rainbow is one of them. #writingcommunity #shortstory #dystopian #amwritingfiction https://lnkd.in/eJ4DQHET

I am pleased to share my review of Sinophone Adaptations of Shakespeare: An Anthology, 1987-2007, edited by our famous Shakespeare expert Alexa Alice Joubin. I've learned a lot from reading this book and feel honored to share my thoughts on it! https://lnkd.in/gNsyJTa9. #bookreview #shakespeare #education #Sinophone #academicbookreview