There are differing views out there on the quality of Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' series. There are those that adore the books, agreeing with amazon.com that the original book was "deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful", and there are those who would rather burn the novels, along with Hillias J. Martin of the 'School Library Journal' ( Read more... )

And I have now finished!

No more University work for me. I just have to hang around until July now, when I officially graduate and have to wear the funny robes and cap. Oh, my parents are going to have a field day!

So what now? Well, my main priority is finding a job, but at this moment in time, I'm more concerned with taking a well deserved ( Read more... )

Here it is! My summer reading list! (part one)

These are only a few of the books I aim to read over the summer.
For interest sake, I have included a little bit about each book (mainly the blurbs) beneath the cut, but list as it stands is as follows:

* 'The Time Traveler's Wife' - Audrey Niffenegger
* 'The Dark Side of the Sun' - Terry ( Read more... )

Well, originally this update was going to be about how I finally had a day to myself and my intention to actually plan/write something today. Instead I'm going to rant a little. Feel free to skip ahead.

Firstly, I've just been informed that my project viva (def: noun - an oral examination, typically for an academic qualification) is tomorrow ( ( Read more... )

So, seeing as I have a flood of new friend requests, does this mean that people actually want to hear my nonsensical ramblings about nothing in particular? Well, I guess I had better actually start writing them down then...

A have a few busy weeks ahead. I have exams tomorrow and Wednesday, a presentation on Friday, I go home to visit the 'rents ( Read more... )

As the month of April draws to a close, my holiday is almost over. And that means one thing: deadlines.

I have a seven thousand word project report to write for my dissertation, and a presentation to prepare for, not to mention exam revision and job applications to fill. And yet I am still finding it hard to motivate myself. Instead I am finding ( Read more... )

I was sent this by a friend a while ago, but only just found it on my computer. Enjoy!

WARNING: this is all in good fun, but if you're European, extremely patriotic AND have no sense of humour, then don't bother reading. If you do have a sense of humour, however, please continue!

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Something I wrote in response to a challenge posted on the Genesis Awards forum. Nothing amazing, but I tried...

Challenge:
One of the Turks being pranked on the job by another Turk.

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Ok, this is my best story to date. I wrote it one night when I was sat next to my Dad as he played one of his online games. Hence the inspiration.

Summary:
What happens when the Turks get their hands on a new video game?

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So, here's the first story I wrote and published on fanfiction.net.

Summary:
How does a character deal with the death of his companions? This is just one way they might.

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