About
Hi,
I’m a mum of two children aged 2 and 6 who is learning that it’s never too late to give things a go! Having visited many blogs, I feel this ridiculous obligation to write something incredibly profound, or insightful, or witty about myself. However, the truth is that I used to write many moons ago when I was young enough to have the time but not old enough to have self belief. Consequently I stopped writing and spent many years afterwards trying to find a ‘proper job’ and being miserable.
Since having children I’ve had my epiphany and realise that I now have enough age on my side to bring along a little wisdom and a lot more self belief. So now I’m writing in many forms and enjoying myself.
I write for http://www.whichfestival.com which is a great site for discovering festivals and events around the world and http://www.thecircumference.com which is all about interesting travel experiences and am enjoying carving out a nice niche in travel writing generally and reviewing, but I’ll happily turn my hand to most things.
Most recently I’ve completed work for http://www.custard.co.uk/ and I’m very proud to say that I’ve also featured on http://www.mumsnet.com/bloggers-network as their ‘Blog of the Day’.
I’m also a social media volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support in Worcestershire by co-managing their Facebook page and Twitter feed @Mac3Counties. Feel free to check them out.
I’m hopefully in the process of publishing some children’s stories too which is very exciting.
In a previous life I worked with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre as a literary consultant and volunteered at Shakespeare’s Globe in London whilst it was still a construction site! I’m a bit of a Shakespeare fan and have an MA from the University of Warwick, so if you ever find yourself in need of some advice on all things English Literature, do let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you if you like my stuff and maybe I’ll tell you why I chose ‘Redpeffer’ as my online name.
I’m always open to taking a peek at new children’s books and educational apps and reviewing them. If you would like to contact me about this or anything else, please contact me via email: burchelli at rocketmail dot com.
A media pack is available upon request.
A brief general disclosure note-the books and Apps I review on this site are independent. I’m under no obligation to review them and I don’t receive any money for doing so. I choose them because I like them and think they’re worth sharing.
Any exceptions to this general rule will be highlighted accordingly.
Thank you for these phrases: “young enough to have the time but not old enough to have self belief” and “I stopped writing and spent many years afterwards trying to find a ‘proper job’ and being miserable.” How they resonate …
I know it’s a cliche, but cliche’s exist for a reason-they’re true. I’ve learned that it’s never too late to try. Good luck trying too.
Nice blog! I’m looking forward to getting to know you better. Thanks for visiting my parenting blog and leaving a sweet comment on my About page. When your children’s books get published, and if you want or are able to, then feel free to send them my way. I’d be happy to review them. My blog readership is ever growing and I link up with Renee’s Kid Lit hop too, so more people see them. By the way, you wrote exiting instead of exciting (you might want to fix that). I had a typo too on a page from my 1camera1mom that I only noticed yesterday and fixed. 🙂 If you like nature, then visit http://1camera1mom.blogspot.com
Thank you and thanks for telling me about the typo-I read these things through regularly and yet still they pass me by….!
HI I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award. Check it out at: http://www.cricketmuse.wordpress.com
Blue Skies,
CricketMuse
Thank you!
Hello – good blog site, I was wondering if you would be interested in reviewing my new children’s book – Devonshire with a Hint of Albanian?
Here is a short preview: http://issuu.com/mattrobertewens/docs/preview_copy
It is available on Amazon – but I can provide the full book in the above preview mode privately if you’re interested.
Many thanks
Matt
Hi Matt,
It looks really interesting and I’d be happy to review it. I’m afraid it wouldn’t be for a few weeks though. If that’s OK with you, let me know via email (address on my About Page.)
Hello! I did my masters many moons ago in Elizabeth and Jacobean revenge tragedy – always nice to meet someone else who likes that sort of thing 🙂
Same here! Thanks for stopping by.
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