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Why aren’t the UFO or UAP reports freaking people out?
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Why aren’t the UFO or UAP reports freaking people out?

ward 01/06/2021

I have never believed in UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) or UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) stories until now. My stance has always been there is definitely life out there in space, … Read More

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Kurzgesagt is one of the best channels on YouTube
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Kurzgesagt is one of the best channels on YouTube

ward 10/05/2021

I adore Kurzgesagt. Unfortunately, it is hard to recommend to others in real life as I can never remember its name. It means “in a nutshell”, which I can remember … Read More

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Haunted Thailand new cover from Fiverr!
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Haunted Thailand new cover from Fiverr!

ward 27/04/2021

Haunted Thailand now has a new book cover! You probably guessed that from the headline and above picture. It was a necessary purchase as the old one made me cringe … Read More

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Ghost of Tsushima review
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Ghost of Tsushima review

ward 24/04/2021

I finished Ghost of Tsushima recently and it has stuck with me ever since. It is a superb game that I thoroughly enjoyed playing, with memorable characters, and a surprisingly … Read More

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Is blogging dying or am I just not good at it?
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Is blogging dying or am I just not good at it?

ward 12/04/2021

I started blogging and this website for a few reasons. One was that it was cathartic. I write for a variety of clients and they all require different tones, writing … Read More

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Taskmaster is currently my favourite show
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Taskmaster is currently my favourite show

ward 25/03/2021

I am obsessed with Taskmaster right now. I was listening to BBC Radio 2 recently, and Greg Davies and Alex Horne came on to talk about the new series. It … Read More

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How can you get started as a freelance writer?
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How can you get started as a freelance writer?

ward 10/03/2021

I have either worked full-time or freelance as a writer for most of my life. My first ever proper job was writing for a magazine as a reporter when I … Read More

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Australia, Morocco, Thailand – getting book covers from Fiverr
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Australia, Morocco, Thailand – getting book covers from Fiverr

ward 18/02/2021

I finally got round to getting a new book cover done for my ‘Australia, Morocco, Thailand’ travel stories collection. The previous ones I did myself and I am not ashamed … Read More

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Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa is awesome & on YouTube
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Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa is awesome & on YouTube

ward 02/02/2021

I was playing Ghost of Tsushima last night and it led to me watching the movie Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa. This turned out to be a great, great act of … Read More

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Going viral on Medium. How did it happen and can it be replicated?
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Going viral on Medium. How did it happen and can it be replicated?

ward 31/01/2021

Writing about going viral on Medium isn’t all just a big gloat, I swear. Not entirely, anyway. It is to encourage anyone who might be on Medium that one random … Read More

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Bands like Wardruna and Heilung are great for writing
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Bands like Wardruna and Heilung are great for writing

ward 21/01/2021

As someone who writes for a living, I spend a ridiculous amount of time looking for music I can work to that isn’t too distracting – and Nordic dark folk … Read More

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Thai beliefs, ghosts and spirits – learn more!
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Thai beliefs, ghosts and spirits – learn more!

ward 12/01/2021

If you are interested in ghosts, spirits and folklore, then I have something to recommend. Yes, it is time for a bit of self-promotion for my Haunted Thailand ebook. I … Read More

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New Lockdown! 2020 recap from someone stuck in Thailand
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New Lockdown! 2020 recap from someone stuck in Thailand

ward 05/01/2021

First things first – Happy New Year in Lockdown! Good times to be had by all. Except, you know, covid and isolation and general misery. I thought I would start … Read More

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Relic by Preston & Child
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Relic by Preston & Child

ward 30/12/2020

I just finished Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child about an hour ago. I hate the cliche of describing something as a ‘page-turner’ but sometimes it really does apply. … Read More

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Medium is suddenly better for me than Fiverr
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Medium is suddenly better for me than Fiverr

ward 22/12/2020

I recently wrote about which was better – Medium or Fiverr. My opinions have changed recently but partly that is because I am idle but also because the income from … Read More

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Bangkok isn’t the capital of Thailand
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Bangkok isn’t the capital of Thailand

ward 16/12/2020

I live in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. I have worked here as a journalist for the last 8 years. If you visit, it is likely that the city you … Read More

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How to make the perfect cup of tea based on science
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How to make the perfect cup of tea based on science

ward 08/12/2020

Tea!!! Everyone loves a cuppa, right? This article originally appeared here on the Medium website but I thought I would share again as it will surely be of benefit. Tea … Read More

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MacBook Air M1 for writers. Is it really that awesome?
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MacBook Air M1 for writers. Is it really that awesome?

ward 05/12/2020

I have watched so many tech reviewers recently that I reached critical mass and bought a MacBook Air M1. But is it any good? At least, is it as good … Read More

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Apple M1 Chip – why the Macbook Air’s back on top
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Apple M1 Chip – why the Macbook Air’s back on top

ward 23/11/2020

I should preface this by pointing out that I currently have a Samsung S8+ and am writing on a Microsoft Surface Pro. I am not an Apple fanboy. Although I … Read More

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Is Cobra Kai as good as people say?
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Is Cobra Kai as good as people say?

ward 04/11/2020

A friend of mine had been banging on about the Cobra Kai show for ages. He thought I would like it as a fellow mid-to-late 40s man who grew up … Read More

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