Tag: stephanieswanquills

The Haunted Berengaria Hotel

During my university spring break in 2016, I travelled to Cyprus to visit a friend and spend the next few […]

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Beware Crimson Peak

This Review is SPOILER FREE! Please DON’T POST SPOILERS in Comments! Horror has always had close ties to romance. From […]

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Creating Gripping Characters

A few nights ago, I attended my fortnightly Storytelling lecture at university. It was a particularly busy night, as our […]

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On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft

When I started my master’s degree in London back in September 2015, we were presented with a huge list of […]

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Matilda and the Power of Stories

Roald Dahl’s stories are among the most memorable in all of English literature. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, […]

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A Curious, Brilliant Story of Dead Dogs and Wonderful Boys

This Review is SPOILER FREE! Please DON’T POST SPOILERS in Comments! The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time […]

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Secret Speakeasy Bars in Amsterdam

In mid December, my Mum, sister, her boyfriend and I flew to the Netherlands for a week, to visit my […]

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Welcomes and Introductions

Good evening, my dear reader. I’m glad you could join me for tonight’s special occasion: I’m pleased to welcome you […]

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