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I read a rather alarming statistic this week- ironically enough, on Instagram- that said that in the modern world, we are distracted every 46 seconds. Blimey. But there was worse to come! When we give into that distraction, it takes … Continue reading →

When I was a kid (in the 80s!), there was a show on kids tv called Stopit and Tidyup and it featured a character called The Big Bad I Said No (plus other characters called Beequiet & Beehave, Eat Your Greens, Don’t … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who read and responded to my last post on visibility and vulnerability in academia. It means a lot to know that it resonates! (And this week I was absolutely delighted to hear from the dear colleague … Continue reading →

In January, my dear friend Antonia Taylor was running the ‘Being Seen 2026’ challenge on social media and in her newsletter ‘The Conversation’. Antonia is phenomenal– she runs her own PR company, last year she launched a white paper on … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! As the new term approaches, I’ve been attending and taking part in some exciting events with historian colleagues. First up, I want to give a big shoutout and a hearty recommendation to my dear friend and colleague Catherine … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! I thought it was about time I updated my blog as there’s been quite a lot going on! Firstly, a new Beowulf poem and creative-critical essay! My poem (‘Against Misdirection’) was written for the wonderful ‘What is Creative … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! Last month, my colleagues Kristen Haas Curtis, Eleanor Baker, and I launched the Guild of Medievalist Makers! (Isn’t our logo fantastic?! It was designed by Eleanor and the cord around the edge relates to our key values as … Continue reading →

I’m reposting one of my poems on my blog that was previously published by MIR Online a couple of years ago. It’s a poem in the voice of the anonymous Geatish woman who mourns at Beowulf‘s funeral pyre at the … Continue reading →

Back in 2023 I published a creative-critical essay and poem in Annie Journal, edited by Charley Barnes and Wendy Allen. I’m resharing the essay as a PDF here on my website. * Welcome. That isn’t usually the way that a … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! I’m delighted to be hosting another guest post this week, this time by the brilliant author, teacher, and mentor Anna Vaught (soon to be Dr Vaught, after the viva later this year!). Huge thanks to Anna for writing … Continue reading →