Monthly Archives: September 2013

Day 4 – Jet Lag

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Bec Graham

Our fourth day in Phuket was that one day everyone has on an overseas holiday. That day where you physically cannot do anything and jet lag finally takes over. We were pretty lucky. Jet lag let us explore our neighbourhood … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – Phi Phi Island

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Bec Graham

With our alarm set for 7AM, I thought that Dani and I could get ready, pack our stuff, and have breakfast at whatever pace we chose before being picked up at 8.30 for our Phi Phi Island adventure. When we … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Waking Up

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Bec Graham

When I woke up this morning, it was pitch black and my phone was trying to tell me that it was 8AM. Apparently, taking the SIM card out of your phone so you don’t spend all your money also means … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – The Journey

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Bec Graham

I’ve never been one for travel writing. I figure there’s nothing I can really say that hasn’t been said about every single place on the planet. But then I figure “hey, its writing practise and it’s a more descriptive way … Continue reading →

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#4 “Beautiful Chaos” by Gary Russell

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Bec Graham

1.  Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath – Ellie Marney 8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman 9. Delirium – Lauren Oliver 10. Pandemonium – Lauren Oliver 11. Requiem … Continue reading →

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#3.5 “Saving Raphael Santiago” by Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Bec Graham

I am morally opposed to eBooks. They cheapen what it means to be a quality writer. Anybody can publish an eBook on Amazon or wherever else one goes to publish an eBook. Which means that there is no gatekeeper to … Continue reading →

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#3 “Neverwhere” by Neil Gaiman

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Bec Graham

1.  Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath – Ellie Marney 8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman 9. Delirium – Lauren Oliver 10. Pandemonium – Lauren Oliver 11. Requiem … Continue reading →

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“I am and always will be the dreamer of improbable dreams”

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Bec Graham

Now that I’ve got your attention with a Doctor Who quote (name that episode!), I’ll get on with my point: I thought of my second novel idea today. I’d never actually thought about writing a second book, to be honest. … Continue reading →

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Leave my degree alone!

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Bec Graham

There is such a stigma attached to studying anything creative at a university level. Art, dance, drama, music, design, writing. Everybody seems to want to put in their two cents. Especially people of other “proper” disciplines. I’ve seen articles both … Continue reading →

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#2 “Only Human” by Gareth Roberts

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Bec Graham

1.  Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath – Ellie Marney 8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman 9. Delirium – Lauren Oliver 10. Pandemonium – Lauren Oliver 11. Requiem … Continue reading →

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