Portfolio

I have written for brands such as Oxford Castle Prison, Bookstr, and Shoreline Arts Alliance. Here you can see some of my more recent work.

A vintage newspaper cover from July 1914 titled 'The Masses,' depicting a man sitting with blood on his gloves, with a cut on his hand, and blood on his face, surrounded by a dark background and various objects, including a bowl, a book, and a pitcher.

Prison Slang That Escaped Into Everyday English

Learn some words and phrases that have escaped confinement and made it into the common vernacular.

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Group of people dressed in medieval and Renaissance costumes celebrating LGBT pride outside Oxford Castle and Prison with historic building in the background.

Oxford’s Queer History: From Medieval Records to Pride

This Pride Month, we’re looking at Oxford’s long and storied queer past and sharing the stories that were almost lost due to stigma and deliberate erasure.

Oxford Castle Prison
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An open, blank, vintage-style recipe book on a wooden table with baking utensils, including a rolling pin, wooden salad servers, and a whisk, along with a bowl of flour and some wheat stalks. 
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Excellent Literary-Themed Cookbooks You’ll Actually Salivate Over

The worlds of many great books have some truly excellent food. Try your hand at some dishes from your favorite books with these literary themed cookbooks!

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Open book with two wedding rings resting inside the pages

I Do? 6 Of The Worst Marriages of Literature

Bookstr

It’s bad luck month for weddings, but at least your luck will be better than these six literary couples.

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A happy small dog wearing red sunglasses lying on its back on green grass.

6 Dogs That Should Be a Main Character

Bookstr

Loyal, playful, and affectionate, man’s best friend is all too often put in a side role in our media. Here are six dogs that deserve their moment in the spotlight.

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Multiple flags from various countries flying on tall flagpoles against a blue sky.

5 Famous, Instantly Recognizable Fictional Flags

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From ancient cultures to the moon, flags are everywhere in human history. Let’s see where they show up in fiction!

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An open notebook with lined pages and a blue pen resting on it, placed on a wooden surface.

László Bíró – Inventor of the Ballpoint Pen

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Since their invention, the ballpoint pen has revolutionized the way we write. Read on to learn more about the inventor, László Bíró.

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