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Short Story: Destination Death
Two strangers fall into conversation on a crowded train, with deadly consequences...
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Short Story: Make Do and Mend
Sweet little old ladies are not always quite what they seem. The trunk in Doris's attic holds secrets. Can she keep them safe?
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Book Review: "A Short Book About Painting" by Andrew Marr
Writer and broadcaster Andrew Marr explores creativity, self-expression and how "good art" is defined by artists, art lovers and the mega-wealthy business of art investing.
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Fun Trivia Quiz About Ireland With Answers
Perfect for St Patrick's Day parties or any Irish-themed event, this light-hearted quiz offers a mixture of general knowledge questions all about Ireland.
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21 Fun Things To Do on a Budget
Time on your hands but money's short? Read on for bright ideas of how to fill your days with fun yet economical activities.
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Book Review: Coal Black Mornings by Brett Anderson
A poetic biography from Suede's singer/songwriter Brett Anderson, which describes his working class upbringing and the driving ambition which carried him to fame.
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Book Review: Rural Britain, Then & Now by Roger Hunt
A photographic documentary of social, architectural and economic changes in rural Britain from Victorian era to the 1960s.
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Book Review: "50 Women Artists You Should Know" by Christine Weidemann, Petra Larass and Melanie Klier
Discover the lives and works of 50 of the most influential women artists from the 1500's to the present day.
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A Seeker's Guide: Self-Awareness, Free Will and Control
Is free will an illusion? Are our choices truly our own or the product of external influences? Discover how to develop greater self-awareness and control.
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A Seeker's Guide: Energy, Vibration, and You
Everything is energy—including you. So what makes you unique?
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Book Review: "The Story of Painting" by Sister Wendy Beckett
"The Story of Painting" describes 800 years of Western art. The author, Sister Wendy Beckett, was a nun who also presented two BBC TV series on art.
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Book Review: "Leonardo, the Artist and the Man" by Serge Bramly
One of the most famous names in art history, Leonardo da Vinci remains an enigmatic figure. Many of his works have not survived or were uncompleted, yet he continues to be viewed as having possessed an amazing mind. This biography seeks to uncover the facts behind the myths.
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Book Review: "A Gallery of Marine Art" Selected by Jerry McClish
A lovely book which presents 136 full-colour paintings from a wide range of marine artists who explore the coast, the sea and sailing in their individual styles using various media.
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Book Review: "The Third Witch" by Rebecca Reisert
Macbeth retold from a young witch's point of view. A tale of vengeance, loyalty and war.
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Book Review: "Marina" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Curiosity leads two teenagers through a dangerous web of deception after they witness a bizarre ritual in a Barcelona graveyard. What is the meaning of the mysterious emblem of a black butterfly? And who is the terrifying woman in black?
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Book Review: "Mudbound" by Hillary Jordan
A compelling tale of conflict set in Mississippi in 1946, when city-born Laura clashes with the crushing poverty and ingrained racism unearthed by her husband's dream of rural farming life.
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Book Review: "Essential Pre-Raphaelites" by Lucinda Hawksley
"Essential Pre-Raphaelites" is a lavishly illustrated introduction to a diverse range of paintings from famous and lesser-known pre-Raphaelite artists.
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Book Review: "Ways of Being: Advice for Artists by Artists" by James Cahill
This book contains a collection of useful advice from professional contemporary artists, offering insight into life after art school and how to navigate the fickle and complex art world.
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Book Review: "Emily Windsnap: A Tangle of Tails" by Liz Kessler
When Emily discovers she's a mermaid, a whole new underwater world opens up - a world of adventure, discovery, secrets and danger. Can Emily rescue her father, calm a raging sea monster and uncover the mystery of a magical ring?
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Book Review: "Turner" by Michael Bockemühl
An insightful study of JMW Turner's diverse art, from his early, precise architectural drawings through to the inspirational, semi-abstract paintings of light of his later years.
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Book Review: "The Book of Human Skin" by Michelle Lovric
Love and malice weave a gripping tale of sibling rivalry set in 18th century Venice. How far will Minguillo go to ensure his inheritance? And how much can Marcella survive?
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Book Review: "Crimson Peak" by Nancy Holder
When Edith falls for a handsome aristocrat, she begins married life in his crumbling family mansion. Will Edith's fortune restore the house and Thomas's ailing business? Only too late does she recall the terrifying warning told by her mother's grim ghost.
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Book Review: "Breathe" by Sarah Crossan
When oxygen costs money, the divide between the wealthy and the poor is brutal. Rebel and you'll be ejected from the dome which covers the city. Outside the dome, the world is airless and lifeless. Or is it?
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Book Review: "Monet by Himself," Edited by Richard Kendall
"Monet by Himself" contains an intriguing collection of private letters from one of the world's most beloved artists, Claude Monet, and features over 200 of his French Impressionist paintings.
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Book Review: "Edward Burne-Jones" Edited by Alison Smith
A richly illustrated celebration of the paintings, drawings, stained glass and tapestries created by one of the world's best-loved artists.
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Book Review: "Daphne" by Justine Picardie
Two stories intertwine in this complex tale about Daphne du Maurier, Bramwell Brontë, and a young graduate's struggles with her thesis and difficult marriage.
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Book Review: "Turner's Sketchbooks" by Ian Warrell
A lavishly illustrated book which presents a large selection of JMW Turner's sketches in pencil and watercolour.
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Book Review: "Complete Guide to Watercolour Landscapes" by Terry Harrison
A lavishly illustrated 'how to' book for watercolour painting aimed at beginners and the more experienced artist.
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Book Review: "Flood Child" by Emily Diamand
Can one small girl prevent the outbreak of war between opposing tribes? All she has is her sailing boat and the wisdom of her pet cat to guide her through a flooded world populated by bloodthirsty warriors. Oh, and she also has one of the world's last AI computers...
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Book Review: "Ellen Morgan" by Walter Tyrer
The gentle story of a young girl's journey from crushing poverty and cruelty to the promise of riches. Will Ellen take the easy route, or will she make other choices?
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Watercolour Painting for Absolute Beginners: Which Art Products to Buy
Save money by buying only what you really need to get started as a watercolour artist. Bewildered by the vast array of art products for sale? This article keeps your new hobby simple and affordable.
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100 Fun Trivia Knowledge Quiz Questions With Answers
Test your brain with this diverse set of challenging questions that are suitable for all social occasions or pub competitions.
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Sketches of Birkenhead Park in Wirral, England
An illustrated behind-the-scenes look at Adele Cosgrove-Bray's work as an artist.
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Poem: The Frisky Ghost
A funny poem about Dashing Dan, the spectral highwayman, who didn't really do much harm but now he'll haunt you with his charm...!
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Poem: The Tale of Tristram Gnome
A tipsy young gnome meets the lady of his dreams in this humorous poem about romance and misplaced ambition.
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Easy Paper Craft: Make A Hallowe'en Witch!
Looking for a fun craft project for Hallowe'en? Try these simple paper witches! Easy to do, economical and innoffensive - great for kids (of all ages!)
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Are You Ready for Love? Try This Fun, Free Quiz!
Are you looking for love? Great for Valentines Day parties or purely for fun, this light-hearted quiz will surely make you smile.
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Fun Free Witchcraft and New Age Quiz Questions With Answers
Are you ready to embrace the Age of Aquarius? Try this fun quiz and test your knowledge of alternative spirituality.
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100 Fun General Knowledge Quiz Questions With Answers
This is a lively and diverse quiz with answers, suitable for pubs, parties, social clubs or school groups.
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100 Fun Quiz Questions With Answers
This fun, free quiz has a bit of everything: history, language, entertainment, books and more! These questions are great for your next trivia event.
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Adele Cosgrove-Bray - Bibliography of Published Work
I'd much sooner be creating a new story than be hunting for publishing dates, ISBN numbers and similar details. Hence the creation of this page, as a way of easily keeping track of my information.
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Valentine's, Halloween and Christmas Easy-Sew Decorations with Free Templates
Learn how to make easy-to-sew seasonal decorations which are fun, colourful and low-cost.
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American Wild West Quiz (With Answers)
This free quiz about the American Wild West is a fun addition to a country and western-themed party. You might also learn a bit about history!
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Ashbrook Family Tree
Welcome to the Ashbrook Family Tree, a family which dates back to Norman times at least.
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St Bridget's Parish Church, West Kirby, Wirral - Photos of an English Country Graveyard.
Not too far from the banks of the River Dee, stands the ancient parish church of St Bridget's, which can date its existence back to Viking settlers. The Hogback Stone, displayed inside the church, offers evidence of the Viking influence. The north wall of the Lady Chapel allegedly date from the...
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100 Fun Quiz and Trivia Questions With Answers
Perfect for parties, social gatherings, pub quizzes or school groups. Test yourself with these 100 fun and free quiz questions with answers.
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Easy Meals - Homemade Burgers
Why settle for some vile excuse of a burger which tastes like a fried carpet tile, when for minimal effort you can enjoy homemade burgers? This simple recipe will please your palette without scaring your wallet!
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Help for Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Interstitial Cystitis (or IC) is a recurring condition which causes pain in the pelvic and bladder region, often accompanied by the need for frequent urination, or the feeling that this is needed. IC can effect anyone of any age, though it is most commonly found in women.
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Wirral Walks - Ness Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens is a owned by Liverpool University, and is found close to Neston in Wirral, England. The gardens evolved from one man's love of plants and his...
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Could Immortality be Yours for the Price of a Vaccine?
Immortality has been a human ambition since we first walked this Earth. Could the developing sciences of nanotechnology, nanomedicine and artificial intelligence make our ancient hope a reality?
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Fun Guide to Dating
Enjoy this funny guide to finding your perfect partner. The love of your life might just around the corner...
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Symbolism of Flowers
A magnificent bouquet of deep red roses represents a declaration of love to most people. But did you know that many other flowers also carry traditional messages of their own?
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How to Develop Constructive Criticism in Writers Groups
Criticism is a part of every writer's life. Here are helpful guidelines on how to give and take constructive criticism within a writers' circle.
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How To Write a Novel: The First Draft
How do you approach the seemingly enormous task of writing a novel? This HubPage offers practical suggestions about how to get that first draft finished.
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Sew a Suffolk Puff Tablecloth!
Easy to sew and economical to make, traditional Suffolk Puffs can be stitched together to create colourful and surprisingly beautiful tablecloths.
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Pretty Ugly Pottery: Ugly Mugs
Pretty Ugly Pottery created a range of novelty tableware which featured funny faces. This is the story of the world-famous Ugly Mugs and how they were made.
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Fiction Story Generator - A Low-Tech Writer's Aid
Do you want to write but feel short on ideas? Are you a member of a writers circle looking for monthly writing projects? This story generator will provide a huge quantity and variety of story ideas simply and quickly
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Dyscalculia: Problems With Learning Mathematics?
Is your child struggling with calculations? Did you experience real difficulties with basic arithmetic? It could be due to a condition called dyscalculia.
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Interview With a Hedge Witch
Green Witchcraft - some call it hedge witchcraft or herb witchcraft. It's a witchcraft which works with herbs and plant lore, and with elementals...
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Tarot - How to Read the Minor Arcana
When learning how to read tarot cards, the attempt to memorise long lists of possible meanings can be very confusing. However, there is an easy and practical way to surmount this.
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Character Charts: A Writer's Aid
Create well-rounded, believable characters and easily keep track of details with this free character chart. You'll find that this chart is simple but very useful.
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Snoring - or Is It Sleep Apnoea?
Snoring - or is it sleep apnoea? This serious medical condition causes the brain to be starved of oxygen.
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Cryonics - Your Ticket to the Future?
Cryonicists plan to freeze their bodies in liquid nitrogen in the hope that they can be restored to a full and healthy life at some future date.
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How to Keep Chickens in Your Garden
Want fresh eggs for breakfast? Great garden pest control? Comical pets which are easy to care for? Look no further! Keeping chickens is economical and fun.
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Easy Meals - Irish Potato Soup
Potato soup can be served either as a filling starter or as the main meal. It is easy and economical to make.
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Photographs of A Changing City: Liverpool in the 1990s
Enjoy these photos of Liverpool by Richard Cosgrove-Bray. Many of these places no longer exist, having been demolished to make way for luxury apartments, hotels and shopping malls.
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How to Improve Portrait Photography
Turn snapshots into professional-looking images with these simple photography guidelines.
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Photographs of Old Liverpool
These photos capture a Liverpool which is fast disapearing. Images of Liverpool Docks, Sefton Park, School Lane as they looked during the 1990s.
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How I Created My New Garden
The garden was a wild tangle of waist-high grasses, weeds, brambles and mare's tail when my husband and I bought our home on the Wirral peninsula in 2000. The media was merrily enthusing about the Millennium celebrations; we were almost as happy to locate our boundary fence...
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Sketching Portraits
Discover how sketching can capture the moment, or be used to develop ideas more fully in the studio.
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Short Story About Being Unemployed in Thatcher's Britain
Written in 1993, A Day in the Life of Ondole Andlifesabitch was partially inspired by my reading of A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. It also presents an accurate description not only of my own life at that time, but of life for millions of others who lived under...