The Great North Museum (formerly the Hancock) is currently running their Magic Worlds exhibition, dedicated to fantasy and illusion. It’s on until 22nd June but I decided to pop along before the school holidays in the hope it would be quiet (aside from a noisy group of schoolchildren, one of whom even questioned whether or […]
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Why Newcastle needs The Late Shows
There has been something of a cultural renaissance in Newcastle upon Tyne, and The Late Shows have definitely been part of that. Co-ordinated by Tyne & Wear Museums in association with Museums at Night, the Late Shows aim to get people in Newcastle and Gateshead interested in the culture that’s happening right on their doorstep. […]
#FridayFlash – Enjoy Your Stay
Welcome to the Schloss Teufelnacht! I trust you will have a, ah, pleasant stay. Your room is number 26 and it is on the first floor in the west wing. You will find wonderful views of the setting sun over the valley, though I recommend that you close the shutters when the night comes. Heh, […]
What am I working on?
I was tagged by my friend and fellow writer Tony Noland (@TonyNoland) in a bloghop meme, along with Larry Kollar and John Wiswell, to answer a few questions! So without any further ado, here we go… 1. What am I working on? I’m being a bit silly and working on two projects at once – […]
What can you use casting resin for?
I’ve had some Siligum moulding paste and EasyCast casting resin for a while now, and I’ve always put off using it in case I messed it up! Finally I decided I’d try it, and I wanted to share my results! Siligum comes in two pots – one blue, one white. Take two lumps from each pot […]
#FridayFlash – Burn Bright
This is the final installment of the story told through Spark and Pyro. Dappled sunlight plays across her skin as she strolls through the forest. She enjoys the feeling of warmth, and she feels its morning heat recharging her. Farrah is glad of this; last night took a lot out of her. A stream burbles as […]
