by evawongnava | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog
image source Many moons ago, when I was an English teacher, my students and I had fun playing with words. During a lesson on word play, my students learned why they cannot grow leaks, but they can, leeks. They also found out the difference between invisible and...
by evawongnava | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog
There was a comment by a certain established British male author recently that ruffled some feathers in publishing. The said author is considered someone who is privileged and multi-talented. Let’s just say this author has been around and made quite a bit of money,...
by evawongnava | May 11, 2022 | Blog
I write this in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9 – 15). The Mental Health Foundation in the UK set aside a week in May for this annual event. Their aim is to raise awareness of mental health issues “with a focus on preventing mental health...
by evawongnava | Mar 12, 2022 | Blog
Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful. — Mary Shelley Pawprint Family (Source: World Book Day Website) & Dominique Falla #BreakTheBias (Source: IWD Website) I cannot believe that we are in March. I keep saying this, but it is true — time flies!...
by evawongnava | Dec 31, 2021 | Blog
… and I’m feeling good. Cheers, folks! It’s the eve of a new year here where I am. The morning air is crisp and I spy orange hues in the sky from my bedroom. I am celebrating because there are so many things to be cheerful about despite the...
by evawongnava | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog
Crispijn de Passe the Elder (1564-1637), Tereus cutting out the tongue of Philomela c. 1600, Pen and brown ink with brown and grey wash; indented for transfer | 7.2 x 13.0 cm (sheet of paper)Royal Collection Trust, acquired by George III, King of the United Kingdom...
