Author: Lee

  • Create & Resonate 05: Elizabeth Wardle

    Create & Resonate 05: Elizabeth Wardle

    Lee and Elizabeth Wardle discussed the importance of teaching students how writing works in different contexts, the impact of AI on writing, and the advancements in AI technology

  • The music industry’s ethical dilemma

    The music industry’s ethical dilemma

    Spotify faces ethical criticism from creatives due to low royalties, extractive business practices, unfair payment distribution, privacy concerns, and cultural homogenization. These issues disadvantage independent artists while prioritizing commercial success and shareholder value over fair compensation and musical diversity

  • Rational Suicide

    Rational Suicide

    ‘Rational Suicide’ explores the deliberate choice to end one’s life with a clear mind, examining its philosophical, psychological, cultural, ethical, and legal dimensions. The book questions common understandings of suicide, considering self-determination, dignity, and societal implications through history and insightful case studies

  • Arthur Wembley and the Spreadsheet of Destiny

    Arthur Wembley and the Spreadsheet of Destiny

    Perfect for fans of romantic comedies like ‘The Rosie Project’ and ‘Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine’, this novel will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with Arthur and Mai’s unconventional romance. Arthur Wembley’s orderly life is thrown into chaos when he meets Mai, a free-spirited woman who teaches him the beauty of unpredictability.…

  • Hormonal contraception on mental health: A warning for mothers of teenage girls?

    Hormonal contraception on mental health: A warning for mothers of teenage girls?

    This article explores the potential impact of hormonal contraception on the mental health of teenage girls, offering a critical warning for mothers to be mindful of the risks and consider alternative options

  • Vietnam and me: A match made in heaven?

    Vietnam and me: A match made in heaven?

    The game’s afoot, Watson…

  • Three life lessons every writer should learn

    Three life lessons every writer should learn

    Lee Hopkins reflects on three profound lessons he has learnt through his writing journey: embracing discomfort, practising gentle persistence, and finding joy in the creative process. It emphasises the transformative power of writing as a practice of presence and connection

  • Stephanie McBride – Book 4: ‘Justice’

    Stephanie McBride – Book 4: ‘Justice’

    She’s on her way back! Stephanie, our favourite cybercrime detective, is currently having her fourth book written about her. Want to read a draft of the first chapter? Be my guest!

  • Book review: ‘Understanding AuDHD’ and ‘Embracing Neurodiversity’

    Book review: ‘Understanding AuDHD’ and ‘Embracing Neurodiversity’

    “Embracing Neurodiversity“ offers an overview of several neurodevelopmental conditions (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s, and dyscalculia), explaining their characteristics, challenges, and strengths, and advocating for neurodiversity acceptance. Then, “Understanding AuDHD“ focuses specifically on the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD (AuDHD), exploring its neurological basis, impact on daily life, and strategies for support and understanding, emphasizing the Double…

  • PhD research proposal

    PhD research proposal

    Project title Empowering bibliotherapy literature by popularising and positioning psychological concepts as benefits Research topic summary This project delves into the use of psychological theories within fictional literature, specifically focusing on a novel. While the psychology discussed is based on genuine science, it is not central to the story being told. The project aims to…