Clayton goes to Iceland

Hello readers! The blog title says it all really: I have recently returned from a trip to Iceland. The place has always intrigued me, but the final factor in convincing me to go was not, in fact, Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus (see my earlier review), but being invited there on holiday with no need … Continue reading Clayton goes to Iceland →

Book review: Frankenstein

Hello readers! As mentioned in the previous post, this week my work dragged me away from the dreary confines of northern England - and what with all the travelling, I managed to get a bit of reading done. I read something that had been on my hit list for a while: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, published … Continue reading Book review: Frankenstein →

Six-minute summary: Alfred Wegener

Hello readers! Thought I'd try something different again today (nothing like a bit of consistency to keep the audience engaged). You might have noticed that the title utilises an arbitrary amount of time in order to attain alliterative flow, from which it is embarrassingly obvious that I needed a snappy name for a new type … Continue reading Six-minute summary: Alfred Wegener →

Marching onward

Hello readers! This week I finally started making a map for the Highmoor book series, which made me realise two things: 1) getting this map to a presentable state is going to take more time than I anticipated, and 2) I need to start thinking more carefully about distances traveled, the state of roads, how … Continue reading Marching onward →

Ranked: British TV Quiz Shows

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 →

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 →