Welcome to the online home of Irish writer/illustrator/cartoonist, Laura-Louise Slattery (that's me!) Check out my blog, read my comics, and subscribe to the Redhead Pinup Reader newsletter. Thank you for your interest in my work!
Writing on writers - Nancy, Agatha, various Elizabeths and more. And on other things, from classical ballet to classic murder trials. Whatever interests me, and I hope you also.
Fantastic writing that is detailed and researched.
A newsletter written by Reda Rountree, all about The Classic Murder Mystery — whodunits, twists and turns, with memorable detectives — in all its forms.
A glimpse of distant horizons via "beautifully crafted essays and observations" covering literature, memoir, and faraway cities from a recovering cultural bureaucrat joining up the dots of an international life.
My biography of Daniel and Alexander Macmillan, Literature for the People, is out now. I mostly write about people, authors and history, late 19th and early 20th century. Now working on a particular group of 20th century women linked to the Labour Party
Short essays from Scotland, to inspire you to reflect on your own experiences, using different perspectives. Please, tell your stories, and keep your memoirs & photos safely, creating a legacy for future generations.
Hello. Janelle here. I write because I have to (hence the title) usually about creative blocks, writing, self-doubt, seeking beauty and joy.
I'm still not ready but doing it anyway.
I've miraculously managed to write here consistently since April 2023
The internet's 458,179th favorite retro pro wrestling reviewer. Deep dives into various pro wrestling styles and companies. Uses memes and Simpsons references in lieu of jokes or insight.
The Alexander Technique can improve your overall well-being. If you've been feeling the strains from over-working, suffer from headaches or back aches, or want to be more creative, these short articles can help! Get my article every week for fresh ideas!
I am a lover of poetry, flowers and storytelling. inBloom2024 is blog about life after trauma, because your past does not define you. Tell me your story and I'll tell you mine. I'd love to hear your feedback, so please comment. #selfcompassion
"The best music history writing online!" says Mike Degen of "Deeg's Poems" on Substack. It's rock, records, and radio, as we go behind the scenes of my years in FM rock radio and the record biz in the '70s & '80s!
