How did I do it, and what have I learned?
I should preface what follows by pointing out that this is purely my own experience. Journalism, writing, freelancing and so on are very broad terms. Also, my career has been different from most.
I’ve been writing for predominantly print magazines and the odd newspaper for 30 years. However, last year…
The tragic tale of an ambitious young man achieving his dream
On the 4th of June, 1923, a horse race took place at New York’s famous Belmont Park. It was a race that would make history for being the only time a dead person has won a race. This is the tragic tale of Frank Hayes.
Frank Hayes was a stable hand who dreamed of being a jockey
It might not be what you expect, but it makes a lot of sense
Have you ever been on an airplane and wondered why the cabin crew are so insistent on the window blinds being raised for take-off and landing?
The obvious assumption is that it is something to do with safety. But why exactly? …
In 193AD, the position of emperor was up for grabs
In 193AD, there was considerable turmoil in the Roman Empire. Emperor Commodus had been assassinated on New Years Eve 192, and it was hoped the transition to a new emperor would be simple. …
I am preparing myself for the upcoming changes and a writing onslaught
If you are one of my regular readers, you may have wondered what has been going on with my profile. It began with my brief bio, followed by a series of lists. I wasn’t just being lazy, I was implementing a way to organise my work. …
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