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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 23, 2022

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!

Categories: Writing, PersonalTags: Writing, Self-publishing, Book cover, Book design, Illustration
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

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

Categories: Personal, WritingTags: Author, Debut book, Self-publishing, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 12, 2022

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

Categories: Books, Personal, PoetryTags: Personal, Poetry, Ukraine, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 4, 2022

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

Categories: Personal, Writing, Years in ReviewTags: 2021, Covid-19, Personal, Self improvement, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 24, 2021January 2, 2022

Christmastime in Kingston: The Last Weeks of My First Semester

In my previous post I spoke about balance. Juggling everything as a Master’s student is challenging, perhaps no more so than the end of the semester. I’d found a way … Continue reading Christmastime in Kingston: The Last Weeks of My First Semester

Categories: PersonalTags: Christmas, Covid-19, London, Productivity, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 23, 2021

London Vignettes: The Challenges & the Joys of My First Semester at KU

The time I’ve spent living here in Kingston so far feels, in my memory, a lot longer than four months. I’ve written about this phenomenon to death already, so I … Continue reading London Vignettes: The Challenges & the Joys of My First Semester at KU

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: London, Productivity, Self improvement, Self-growth
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 22, 2021January 2, 2022

Halloween Week 2021: Dune, the Pub Quiz, & My First Time Dressing Up

My Brother Comes to Visit October ended up being a busy month, to say nothing of my job and my studies. After meeting up with my old friends on the … Continue reading Halloween Week 2021: Dune, the Pub Quiz, & My First Time Dressing Up

Categories: PersonalTags: Halloween, London, Personal, Self-growth, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Self Care with Nero

Exactly one week after I met up with George and Elizabeth, I traveled into Central London again. This time, it was a solo affair. I loved how quickly I could … Continue reading Self Care with Nero

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Ancient Rome, Cinema, History, London, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Meeting Old Friends in a New City

Like any big city, London conjures up certain images. When you picture it, you’re probably picturing Central London and its many landmarks. I knew of course that living in Kingston-Upon-Thames … Continue reading Meeting Old Friends in a New City

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Friendship, London, New Beginnings, Travel, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 25, 2021

My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

When I didn’t get either of my preferences for student accommodation, I decided not to worry about it. So long as I had a place to sleep near campus, I … Continue reading My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Growth, London, Mental Health, Self improvement, Travel, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on October 28, 2021

Why I Went Back to University 7 Years After Completing Undergrad

A few years ago, I wrote a somewhat zany post in which I explored the differences between the nightmares I have as an adult and the ones that plagued me … Continue reading Why I Went Back to University 7 Years After Completing Undergrad

Categories: PersonalTags: Anxiety, Education, Employment, Mental Health, Personal Growth
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 24, 2021

Looking Back at the Past: The Yearning for Second Chances

If you could go back, would you? Or better yet- what would it mean to you to have a second chance at something? There’s something so compelling and enduring about … Continue reading Looking Back at the Past: The Yearning for Second Chances

Categories: Books, PersonalTags: Books, Mental Health, Personal development, Time travel

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