To mark five years of blogging on this site, here are five things the last year has taught me about writing.
Category: Life
Returning to the theatre with no restrictions | Blood Brothers – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
[AD - Press ticket] I was recently invited along to see Willy Russell’s legendary Blood Brothers at Mayflower Theatre, as part of its UK tour.
A little life update
Three months. I think this is the longest I’ve gone without posting on this here blog since I started it in 2017.
My goals and intentions for 2021
It seems silly to try and put too much expectation and pressure on this new year. After all, we're mere weeks into January, and already 2021 is keen to follow in the footsteps of 2020.
Why I’m grateful for 2020
As with any year, there have been lessons learned, events upon which to reflect, and shining moments for which to be thankful; it’s just that this year, the shining moments are ever brighter against the pitch-black of the bad.
Turning thirty in a pandemic: why I’m grateful for my isolation celebration
Not only was it the start of a new decade, but I would be entering it in entirely alien circumstances. While a year ago I would have imagined a good old family ‘do’, a large gathering, a night out with friends, a fancy meal, or a city break abroad, I would instead be spending the day mostly on my own, in the confines of my one-bedroom flat, as many others will have experienced this year.
What to eat in lockdown: our favourite foodie treats, delivered
From recipe kits and takeaways to cakes through the post, I wanted to share a few of our favourite foodie delivery services to enjoy during lockdown.
Monthly Muses | September 2020
While life continues to be unpredictable, you can at least count on me to share my favourite things each month - whether you like it or not! Here are some of my favourite things from September. I hope you find something that tickles your fancy.
Jo Fisher Writes is four!
I can't quite believe that this website has reached its fourth year!
Faith arrived on four wheels
My latest piece for Dear Damsels – which is not, for once, a poem! – shares the story of the ice cream van that made me cry on a regular basis during lockdown, and the hope it eventually brought.
