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‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell

‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell

Behind one of literature’s most famous names is a story of devastating loss. O’Farrell places Agnes rightfully at its centre, capturing the labour of a mother left to carry on.

About Me

Hi, I’m Chris, and welcome to my corner of the internet.

I started this site for two main reasons. First, it’s a bit of a full circle moment. As a teenager, I taught myself the basics of web design and Photoshop, building fan sites just for the fun of it. I loved the process of figuring things out on my own, which led me to learn HTML and eventually study graphic design at university. Ironically, going from self-taught to formal study felt like learning everything all over again. I only stuck with the course for a year before moving in a different direction (a story for another time).

Eventually, I drifted away from design altogether. Years passed, and aside from the odd phone photo edit, I barely touched anything creative. But recently, I came across some of my old designs. On a whim and with a bit of nostalgia, I decided to see if I could still build something from scratch. Spoiler: I’d forgotten most of it. Still, I bought this domain, set up a blog, and here we are.

Which brings me to the second reason for starting this site. I’ve always liked the idea of having a blog. I’m not chasing a specific niche; this is just a space for me to write, reflect, and maybe share a few things I’ve been up to or share my thoughts about the latest books I’ve read. I’ve read more than a few quotes about how writing can be cathartic, and I guess I’m curious to see if that’s true.

Whether this ends up being read by one person or no one at all, I’m glad to have created a space that feels like mine again.

Thanks for stopping by.

recent posts ⇓

‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell

Behind one of literature’s most famous names is a story of devastating loss. O’Farrell places Agnes rightfully at its centre, capturing the labour of a mother left to carry on.

‘Wild Dark Shore’ by Charlotte McConaghy

A remote island, a woman washed ashore, and a mystery rooted in grief and survival. ‘Wild Dark Shore’ pulls you into a world where nature, love and loss are dangerously entwined.