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On working on for nothing
Is it ever right or sensible to work for no pay? In certain specific circumstances and if we properly understand the consequences, yes. But the
Girls – Is This Abuse or a Healthy Relationship?
I came across an interesting report from Girl Guiding after they’d looked into attitudes among girls to relationships, asking questions about what they believe acceptable behaviour
Censorship panel, filmed in Kuala Lumpur
If you want to know what I said about censorship at the Cooler Lumpur festival in Malaysia this year, here is the recording. The first
Mondays are Red – synaesthesia for creative writing
In my creative writing workshop for teenagers a week today, Aug 12th, I’ll be using extracts from Mondays are Red. Schools use Mondays are Red
Extreme OCD Camp – a personal connection
I’m very interested in OCD because I’m interested in brains and how they all work differently. I’ve occasionally talked about having a close friend whose
My South-East Asia trip – Part 2: Malaysia and Cooler Lumpur #Word
On Wednesday I blogged about the Brunei jungle part of my trip, and the Jerudong International School. Now let me tell you about the Kuala
My South-East Asia trip – Part 1 – Teenage brains in Brunei
I’m recently back from a life-changing trip to S-East Asia, specifically Kuala Lumpur and Brunei. The whole thing was eye-opening, inspiring, and not the end
Author abroad
Can’t decide whether I’m more excited or daunted by the exciting and daunting overseas trip I’m making very soon. Five nights in Kuala Lumpur with
Questions about the brain – 1
Yesterday, I announced the winners of the New Blame My Brain competition. And I said I’d answer the questions. So I am. The winning questions
Laughter is the best medicine
One of the first things I ever got published and paid for was in the Reader’s Digest Laughter is the Best Medicine slot. I’m not
Teenage novels that help with stress issues
I’m asking for your help! At the back of my teenage stress guide, as well as useful websites, I want to include novels that tackle
The brain and “practice makes perfect”
I’m answering most questions from the Blame My Brain competition (closing date June1st) beneath that competition blog post itself, but a few I’m answering separately.
