Hello readers! I'm going for a run-of-the-mill, tried-and-tested, thoroughly uninspired format today: ranking British TV quiz shows. Innovative, I know. But number seven might surprise you! If you're the type of person to feel genuine surprise over the opinions of a stranger creating inconsequential lists... First, some rules. These are all quiz shows that are … Continue reading Ranked: British TV Quiz Shows
Month: February 2023
Film review: Prometheus
[Originally published: 19th Feb 2023] Hello readers! It's time for another semi-serious film review. Last time I talked about Netflix's A Christmas Prince, so now I'm taking the logical next step and reviewing a generally well-received science fiction horror film with a $130 million budget, directed by Ridley Scott. If you haven't seen the title … Continue reading Film review: Prometheus
Busy doing nothing
[Originally published: 13th Feb 2023] Hello readers! It has been a very long time since I have posted anything, and there is a good reason for that. Firstly, I was away for over two weeks thanks to my job. Then, while I was away, I caught Covid - so I was in no position to … Continue reading Busy doing nothing
Mid January already?
[Originally published: 16th Jan 2023] Hello readers! Much to my surprise, we are already halfway through the first month of 2023. For some reason, I feel as if I've been incredibly busy, and yet I haven't much to show for it. That being said, I thought I'd provide a progress update as we go into … Continue reading Mid January already?
Clayton goes to London
[Originally published: 9th Jan 2023] Hello readers, and happy new year! I think it's still just about early enough in the year to justify saying that. As you may have guessed from the title, we're kicking off 2023 with a thrilling review of my recent trip to London, deep down in the strange, foreign land … Continue reading Clayton goes to London
Quizmaster Time
[Originally published: 18th Dec 2022] Hello readers! I was recently tasked with hosting a quiz for the office Christmas party, and I thought I'd share some of my favourite questions. Also, as my festive gift to you, I thought I'd share some cool rocks. Here you go. What is that cool rock? No, this isn't … Continue reading Quizmaster Time
A Christmas Ponderance
[Originally published: 13th Dec 2022] Hello readers! Today's blog post is coming in the form of a film review - although that isn't as straightforward as it sounds. Yesterday I had the misfortune of watching A Christmas Prince on Netflix, which describes itself as a "romantic comedy", despite being neither of those things. This is … Continue reading A Christmas Ponderance
200 books and counting
[Originally published: 4th Dec 2022] Hello readers! This week we passed another milestone: over 200 copies of my books have been ordered on Amazon. In fact, the total now stands at 230. Many thanks to everyone who contributed towards this statistic! Breaking down the sales... This morning I made a graphic to show the popularity … Continue reading 200 books and counting
Clayton’s first blog post
[Originally published: 27th Nov 2022] Hello readers! The year is 2022, and I am starting a blog. Very innovative, I know - but with the current state of Twitter and Facebook, this seemed like a friendlier alternative to communicate with my audience. Brief introduction I'm C. W. Clayton, and I'm a fantasy and science fiction … Continue reading Clayton’s first blog post
C. W. Clayton 