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Writer and editor of Pop Verse. Co-host of Breaking the Glass Slipper. My special interests include publishing, creative writing, and geekery.

Nostalgic Impulse: The music of my youth

We all go through phases, some more embarrassing than others. There are periods of our lives we wish we could forget, but friends and families love to bring up when new people are around, especially at formal events. The embarrassing ...

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The Acquirers: We don’t need another hero!

We don’t need another hero! I’ve been arguing with some friends about whether or not  the “welcome to thunderdome” line is good grammar. I’ve heard of lot of people add ‘the’ into the sentence (including myself). I’m sure somewhere on ...

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The offensive and obscene in self-published content

The latest controversy to hit digital publishing – and more specifically, self-publishing – involves what is being described as ‘disgusting’ and inappropriate content. Online book retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, WH Smith, Waterstones, and Foyles have been selling self-published ...

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The Acquirers: Interviews

Interviews The original pitch for the queuing panel was top have the crew from classic british  film The Full Monty recreating the famous dole queue  scene Unfortunately they are not particularly visually striking and so you get Mary Poppins instead. Enjoy! Curious ...

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Felicia Day: A geek girl icon

Felicia Day

I have been a long time Felicia Day fan. Since watching her in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as potential slayer, Vi, in season 7, I’ve followed her career eagerly. If you saw Day walking down the street, you would probably ...

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