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Sequel. It has become a dreaded word in the literary world. So often, a sequel fails to live up to the brilliance of its predecessor. Amy Child asks why does ‘Second Book Syndrome’ affect so many stories, even those by talented writers?...

Fatima Bobboyi I have taken more long, tiring walks and tram rides to Beeston to stand opposite the Zabou mural and stare than I can count. Fatima Bobboyi tells us more about her interest in Zabou. As I always wanted to have a good look at the whole thing...

Fatima Bobboyi This months Creative Showcase toys with the idea of ‘Flirtation’ and even though the pieces below may not fit the usual notion of ‘Flirtation’, especially in February, I think their simplicity and depth makes it gripping and alluring enough to fall under this category. Fatima Bobboyi shares...

Fatima has a quick but exciting chat with the producer and some cast members of UrineTown, Musicality Nottingham’s latest upcoming production, which is scheduled for the 17th to 19th of February. In the interview, they talk about what Musicality Nottingham is about, the sensational shows they have planned for...

Fatima Bobboyi Manjit Sahota is a poet and the co-founder of Poets Against Racism. In this interview, Fatima talks to Manjit about the inspiration and mission of Poets Against Racism, his recent climate change performance and some of his work. My interview with Mr Sahota didn’t quite go as...

Daria Paterek and Milena Lapinska This month, writers explored the power of storytelling, particularly when it comes to books. Writers delved into the novel vs film discourse, as well as comparing the film to book adaptations. In this debate, Milena and Daria dispute whether books are best consumed through Kindle or...

Bookshops like Waterstones in the UK and Barnes & Noble in the US release exclusive editions of books. Waterstones is one of the most popular book retailers in the UK and one of the last surviving national bookshop chains. They offer exclusive, unique editions of their books, with a...