Take the humble chip. It sits there on the brown paper beside its friends, awaiting death. Its golden crispy exterior disguises the soft fluffy potato that lies beneath the surface. The steam from the oil wafts up the nose of the purchaser, making their stomach rumble in appreciation of the… more

We all know that when actors don the stage of their latest production, whispers from the cast of ‘Break a Leg’ ring out to wish them luck on the wooden boards. What about writers? What should we say to each other when we press the Black Button of Doom and… more

Back in the 80’s and being the youngest of five siblings there was never anything left at the end of the week for such treats as books. I would be given them as presents for my birthday or Santa would leave a few wrapped neatly in a pile beside my… more