Welcome to School of Holly
Click the link below to find out more about me or scroll down to see my latest posts.
Beginning Theory – learning log #1
Beginning Theory – An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory by Peter Barry. I am purposefully taking my time working through this and really thinking about what I’m reading, similar to how I’m reading In Their Time about feminist history. So far I have read the Pre-face, the Introduction and the first chapter. It doesn’tContinue reading “Beginning Theory – learning log #1”
English Literature – GCSE and A-level reading lists
There are certainly a couple of posts where I’ve gone into a rant on the sorts of books being taught at GCSE level for English Literature. Personally I thought I hated the subject based on my experience at school but I’ve never looked into it very deeply. I felt it was about time for meContinue reading “English Literature – GCSE and A-level reading lists”
Getting my painting grove back on
Photography is my main creative outlet but I have long wanted to paint as well. I keep dabbling but it tends to be forgotten in favour of photography projects that I have going on. The problem is that I’m not traditionally very good at drawing or painting. My hands just do not create what myContinue reading “Getting my painting grove back on”
Everyone who tells a story, tells it differently, just to remind us that everyone sees it differently.
Oranges are not the only fruit – Jeanette Winterson
School of Holly 