Book Review: ‘Find Me’ by Laura van den Berg
A single woman rushes into a hospital, completely forgetful of her name, address or why she was at the facility. She dies soon after. Thereafter, the disease with which she presented spreads,...
View ArticleSong Review: ‘What Are You Waiting For’ by Escapists
Two months ago, the indie rock band Escapists returned with a new song called ‘Eat You Alive’, which combines several genres, such as indie rock, pop and dance. Now the band is ready to release a...
View Article5 Signs You’re a New Student in the Netherlands
After receiving more quizzing looks than I can count when saying I was heading to a 'Coffee shop' I quickly learnt to change my use of vocabulary. In the Netherlands, the former term has come to refer...
View ArticleWalter’s Nazi Tattoo And The Refugee Crisis
There are certain memories which, though poignant, I bury away in my mind. Walter's Nazi tattoo was one of these memories. I had not thought about it for over a year, but when I was scrolling through...
View ArticleThe ‘Inside of My Mind’ Project: Remission of Eating Disorder, OCD,...
The alarm goes off. I roll over and see a kitten on the windowsill. He jumps down and comes to give me morning cuddles. The post The ‘Inside of My Mind’ Project: Remission of Eating Disorder, OCD,...
View ArticleRefugees Welcome: The People Have Spoken
It is now the time to put our religious and political differences aside and look within ourselves to find our compassion and humanity, and to recognize that this is not a migrant crisis - it is a...
View ArticleBook Review: ‘100 Great Breads’ by Paul Hollywood
The only downside to this book will be working off the extra calories from consuming an enormous amount of bread that is both well made and good looking. The post Book Review: ‘100 Great Breads’ by...
View ArticleFilm Review: Straight Outta Compton
From their humble beginnings, to the inspiration for their biggest hits, Straight Outta Compton starts at a blistering pace. It was a pity that the second half of the film couldn’t live up to the...
View ArticleThe Refugee Crisis – How Can You Help?
The National Day of Solidarity with Refugees is going to be marked this Saturday, the 12th of September. Find out if there's a protest near you and show your support. There is power in numbers and we...
View Article10 Reasons To Love Autumn
As much as many of us would love to live in a perpetual state of Summer, it does have to come to an end eventually. To help you survive the transition, and to keep you excited over the next couple of...
View ArticleDFQ Competition Winner: ‘The Princess and the Whispering Pines’ by Steven...
The winning 'Nightmares' entry for Anna Meade's Midsummer Night's Dream flash fiction competition. Steven Marsden's story is alive with an unsettling darkness, escalating to a truly nightmarish...
View ArticleDFQ Competition Winner: ‘Annabella of the Spring’ by Daniel Swensen
The winning 'Dreams' entry for Anna Meade's Midsummer Night's Dream flash fiction competition. Daniel Swensen's story is brimming with beauty and magic, with an underlying sadness of a summer in wane....
View ArticleInterview with the Dark Fairy Queen: A Haven for Aspiring Writers
A while ago, while procrastinating from the writing of my novel in spectacular fashion, I ran across a truly supportive and understanding creative writing community, lead by the amazing Anna Meade....
View ArticleWorld Suicide Prevention Day – Let It Be Today
Every 40 seconds, somewhere in the world, a person dies by suicide. In total, an estimated 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, making it is the second leading cause of death in...
View ArticleMars vs Venus Workouts: Why Are Women Avoiding Weights?
As a fitness expert and as a woman I feel I need to set the record straight. Women and ‘bulking' seems to be a myth that never ends as I am constantly having female clients say to me ‘I don’t want to...
View ArticleTop Ten Tips for Freshers
University is the start of a new chapter in your life and you'll want to make the most of it. Here are ten things that all freshers should know. The post Top Ten Tips for Freshers appeared first on...
View ArticleHow to Support a Suicidal Friend
Suicide. Many people still consider it to be a taboo topic, something they wouldn't discuss, and yet it is on the rise and the need to be open and discuss it has never been more relevant. The post How...
View ArticleA Brief Explanation of the Crisis at Stormont
The crisis at Stormont is an ever-changing and developing situation. For those looking in from outside Northern Ireland, it seems like a confusing and complicated affair, and for those in Northern...
View ArticleA Lesson in Tolerance and Intolerance
I for one am very much in a place in the middle with hardly any political beliefs, religious motivation or problems with who a person loves. In my eyes, the world should be a place where we can all be...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint in 8 Easy Tips
CultNoise's Marisol Flores provides some great tips on ways you can reduce your plastic footprint. Some of these ingenious ideas may surprise you! The post How to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint in 8...
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