My Year in Review: 2022
In my review for 2019, I wrote that the year felt “inbetweeny”, with nothing of note happening- good or bad- that I would likely remember in the future. In contrast, … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2022
Author: Michael J. Vowles
My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2022
Honorable Mentions The Tragedy of Macbeth Director: Joel Coen Genre: Historical Drama Country: United States Review: I was excited to see Denzel Washington play Macbeth, and he certainly delivered on … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2022
Bookish Fun with Bookish Friends Part 2: The KU Ripple Launch
May 10th, 2022. I’ve nearly regurgitated my morning coffee over my lap as a text comes in asking me to perform a reading at a book launch later that evening… … Continue reading Bookish Fun with Bookish Friends Part 2: The KU Ripple Launch
Bookish Fun with Bookish Friends Part 1: The 2022 London Book Fair
While my primary motivation for embarking on a Master’s Degree at Kingston University was to secure a career in the publishing industry, I also arrived in London with a secondary … Continue reading Bookish Fun with Bookish Friends Part 1: The 2022 London Book Fair
Spring Semester 2022: Narrative Currents
In yesterday’s post I referred to the same group of friends- The Clayhill Crew, or The Oven Enthusiasts- and when I reflect on our time together, I often think about … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Narrative Currents
Spring Semester 2022: Finding Fun Between the Deadlines
I had hoped to blog more than I have this year, but as predicted this site has been left untended and wilting in the wake of my book. When I … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Finding Fun Between the Deadlines
Fractured Threads – Book Launch Q&A
My new book, Fractured Threads, will be releasing this Saturday and is now available for purchase! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the book throughout its journey- in regard … Continue reading Fractured Threads – Book Launch Q&A
Cover Reveal for My Upcoming Book!
In my last post I speculated that I might not have much time for blogging over the summer. I guess that turned out to be correct- but I finally have … Continue reading Cover Reveal for My Upcoming Book!
Life Updates & a Special Announcement
As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much this year. I always want to be posting on this site, but sometimes life gets in the … Continue reading Life Updates & a Special Announcement
Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War
As the train pulled into Waterloo Station, I got a text from Emily. I’m in Foyles. It was 6:30pm, February 24th 2022, a Thursday. That morning Russia had launched an … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War
Why Manchester City vs Liverpool is the Greatest Rivalry in Premier League History
There’s been a lot of discussion in the past few days as to where the Manchester City and Liverpool teams of the Guardiola-Klopp era rank in the all-time great footballing … Continue reading Why Manchester City vs Liverpool is the Greatest Rivalry in Premier League History
My Year in Review: 2021
I knew from the beginning that 2021 would be different. I graduated from The University of Winchester in 2014 without any plan for my life, and spent seven years living … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2021
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