An almost lethal dose of cute

November 27, 2009
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Dan Bull – Dear Mandy [an open letter to Lord Mandelson]

November 27, 2009

If, like me, you disapprove of Mandelson’s Digital Economy Bill you can: Sign the petition (currently at 25,970 signatories – let’s get it up over 50k!) Join the Open Rights Group who are fighting this bill Write a personal message to Lord Mandelson Write to your MP Or call your MP and tell them you […]

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The Muppets do Bohemian Rhapsody

November 24, 2009

That is all.

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Changing reality

November 19, 2009

Everyone with more than a passing familiarity with the publishing industry knows that writing is a tough gig. For most authors, it’s almost impossible to make writing books your primary job because the income just isn’t enough to live on. “No one writes for the money,” we are told, but there is a dream that […]

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Basic Bilingual

November 13, 2009

Dw i wedi instalio’r Basic Bilingual WordPress Plug, gan fy ffrind Steph Booth. Mae’n gwneud dau peth: mae’n creu bocs iaith, a bocs am excerpt yn yr ail iaith. Efallai bydda i’n danfon fy Ngymraeg tipyn bach mwy nawr. Pah, dw i wedi dweud hon bob amser. 😉

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Learning Old English

November 12, 2009

I know I’m not exactly completely fluent with Welsh yet, but I find myself now learning Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, whichever you want to call it. I developed a bit of an interest before the hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure was found in Staffordshire, but wow, what an amazing inspiration that is! I’ve started a new […]

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First introduction to the Kitten Wheel

November 10, 2009

My Dad made us a cat wheel so that Mewton and Grabbity can burn off a little energy – energy that they would otherwise burn off at 2am by jumping up and down on our heads. This is a prototype, made of steel, hardened woven kevlar and, yes, duct tape. The wheel is whisper quiet […]

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A self-publishing project to inspire

October 29, 2009

I’m still trying to figure out exactly how to do my self-publishing project for Revenge of the Book of Hay. I’m constantly riddled with doubt: Is it going to be good enough? Will enough people be interested? How will I convince people to support me given I have no track record? What exciting things could […]

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Pay as you go

October 25, 2009

I have been on a lengthy crusade against the evil that is sugar, but must confess to mainly being on the losing side. The summer has been quite stressful and where once I lost my appetite when stressed now I seem to feel constant hunger. Part of that hunger is down to the amount of […]

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Cat perch

October 21, 2009

I hope Grabbity doesn’t see this – she might get ideas.

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Grabbity’s double fangs

October 4, 2009

I’ve had cats all my life, including some kittens, and I’ve never caught one in the act of getting their adult teeth. Usually kittens teethe, swallow their milk teeth and the new ones are there to fill in behind so there’s nothing much to spot. But I was surprised to see Grabbity – who has […]

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Make yours a handmade Christmas

October 2, 2009

I can’t quite believe it, but I’ve started my Christmas shopping early this year. I mean, it’s only just October and we haven’t even had Hallowe’en yet, but already I’m looking for presents for people. This is mainly because of the knock-on effects of recent strikes by Royal Mail workers which have resulted in a […]

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Dear Lily

September 30, 2009

Dan Bull’s Dear Lily, [an open letter to Lily Allen]: Best bit of activism I’ve seen all year!

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Reading aloud

September 23, 2009

I have always loved to read aloud. (I think it’s something to do with loving the sound of my own voice. Arf.) When I met Kevin, I was delighted to find out that he likes reading aloud too, so we frequently read to each other before we go to sleep. I love it. It’s a […]

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Finally spotting the blindingly obvious

September 22, 2009

Sometimes, I get stuck on projects and have no idea why. Then, like a log jam suddenly freeing up, I have an idea that sets everything flowing again. I’ve been stuck fast on Revenge of the Books of Hay for longer than makes me happy, mainly because I hit a structural problem that my brain […]

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