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Children’s Authors You Should Check Out – Even If You Can’t Read Dutch

Posted on March 1, 2018 by cococatani

With snow and ice interfering with everyone’s ability to get out and about, there’s never been a better excuse to… Read more Children’s Authors You Should Check Out – Even If You Can’t Read Dutch

Opening Pandora’s Box: On the Power of Popular Culture

Posted on December 21, 2017December 20, 2017 by cococatani

Does it matter what writers look like? The politically correct answer is, of course, no. Yet this week I finished… Read more Opening Pandora’s Box: On the Power of Popular Culture

On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group

Posted on November 30, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Many moons ago, I was a member of a reading group. The members have since gone their separate ways, but… Read more On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group

We Need to Talk About Books

Posted on March 27, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I’m probably the last person on earth to read We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver, and I’m… Read more We Need to Talk About Books

Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)

Posted on March 12, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Back when I started this blog I thought I would add a post at least every week. Of course work… Read more Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)

Why Do I Love Norman Mailer and Why Do I Not Feel Bad About It?

Posted on February 11, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I have been feeling a bit conflicted over the past few days or so. I have just finished reading Norman… Read more Why Do I Love Norman Mailer and Why Do I Not Feel Bad About It?

The Joy of Literary Treasure Hunting

Posted on January 22, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

A while ago, I wrote about Moravagine, calling it the weirdest book I’d ever read. I stumbled upon it when… Read more The Joy of Literary Treasure Hunting

When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

Posted on January 15, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature

Posted on December 8, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Many moons ago, when I had just reached the legal drinking age and was introduced to the wonderful world of… Read more What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature

This Is Quite Possibly the Weirdest Book I’ve Ever Read…

Posted on November 7, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

… and I’m still not sure what to think of it. Leafing through 500 Cult Books, always a great source… Read more This Is Quite Possibly the Weirdest Book I’ve Ever Read…

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  • The Baby Is Here: Five Reflections on Publishing A Book February 12, 2019
    My author copies of my book have finally arrived and it's putting me in a reflective mood. It's been quite a journey...
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  • Green Book: A Review February 6, 2019
    Is Oscar-contender Green Book a classic feelgood film or a problematic representation of real life events? The truth may lie somewhere in the middle.
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  • Why You Should Do Yoga, Even If You Don’t Like To Talk About Chakras January 31, 2019
    It’s the end of January, which means it’s the end of my annual yoga retreat. Like most people I can’t afford to take this dreary month off work to practice upward facing dog in a hot and sunny location, so I’ve settled again for the more practical option. For the third year in a row I’ve taken part in Yoga with Adriene’s 30 day yoga journey. This year the pr […]
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  • A Travel Blog: Seal Watching in Horsey January 24, 2019
    I went to see the @HorseySeals and this is what happened... A tale of frost, endurance and the power of #nature
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  • Meeting Benevolent Ghosts: An Encounter through Vintage Postcards January 17, 2019
    The only thing that beats browsing book shops is browsing second hand book shops. Between the dust and decaying paper,… Read more Meeting Benevolent Ghosts: An Encounter through Vintage Postcards
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  • Why Blurbs Matter: Some Thoughts on Book Marketing January 10, 2019
    How do readers choose what book to read next? As I've been brainstorming about a new publishing project, I'm sharing some thoughts on the unconscious choices readers make before making a decision.
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  • Doing The Netherlands Differently: Get Up Offa That Beaten Track January 2, 2019
    Most travellers visit The Netherlands to enjoy either sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll, or to admire windmills, cheese and… Read more Doing The Netherlands Differently: Get Up Offa That Beaten Track
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  • An Early Christmas Present: My Five Favourite Online Content Creators December 19, 2018
    Tired of turkey? Here's my early Christmas present: five great content creators for lovers of popular culture, digital media, and pushing boundaries.
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  • The Academic Book Publishing Process: Five Texts to Check Out December 11, 2018
    For those wanting to boost their academic writing skills there’s plenty of sound advice around. But if you’re a more… Read more The Academic Book Publishing Process: Five Texts to Check Out
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  • Academic Publishing: Five Writing Tips December 6, 2018
    With my book ready for publication, now seems like a good time to reflect on the long journey towards its… Read more Academic Publishing: Five Writing Tips
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