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Customer Experience Is the Brand – Brands have nowhere to hide..
Long before I was bookworm (or an Aussie), I had a career in marketing. It feels like a long time ago, and a world away from the marketing world today. After reading Customer Experience Is The Brand, it seems all I studied for back in college and all that…
Guest Blog from Mr B! Kevin Pietersen On Cricket
*Naughty swear words in this post!* Kevin Pietersen is an enigma in world cricket – on the one hand, an incredibly talented batsman and England’s highest run scorer in all forms of the game (for a sample of what he can do with a cricket bat, check here: ); and…
The Bazaar Of Bad Dreams… More like a murderous mixed business
I love Stephen King. He is, to me, a master of small town American horror and I attribute some of my very first 'scares' to his movies and books. Reading under the covers by torchlight, or daring friends to peek out from behind the sofa at movie sleepovers, movies like…
A Quirky Little Book Of Uplifting Messages With A Touch Of Melancholy..
motivational quotes to help you be more positive Looking for a quirky little book as a secret santa or stocking filler? This could be the perfect gift, but make sure you read it first for appropriateness! It has wonderful pages like and But then, there's and It's surreal, funny and…
Slade House..A Very VERY Creepy House…
Slade House is a very VERY creepy This book arrived and sat a while on my desk; cute, hard backed and with a pretty white and metallic red cover. I had no idea what to expect, and if I hadn't read the book jacket, it may have hung around a…
Trigger Mortis – 50’s Bond at his best..
So, I've just finished my very first Bond Book. Trigger Mortis. Yes, it is a cracking title! Bond is back from defeating Goldfinger and has Pussy Galore in tow. He is suave, misogynistic, narcissitic, dashing and saves the world (again). I enjoyed the book and found myself laughing my head…
Truth’s, half truths & little white lies – Nick Frost
I've been looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of this book and as autobiographies go it's one of my favourites, right up there with Stephen Fry's Moab Is My Washpot. You don't even need to know who Nick Frost is, although, if you are British you may…
The Enchanted Island – Ellie O’Neill takes us on a wonderful Irish ride
I snapped up the chance to read the second book by the wonderful Ellie O'Neill and to be part of the book blog tour. Reluctantly Charmed, Ellie's first book, was a glimpse into the world of real Irish Faeries that are not sweet, and do not grant you wishes whilst…
Sydney Pearl Cruises – If you’re looking for something different on a Saturday night
A perk of being a blogger is that I get to try out some new experiences in Sydney and last week I got to head out on a Sydney Pearl dinner cruise! Hopping aboard the Sydney Pearl cruise boat, we were welcomed by a friendly chap who showed us to…
Tiny Hats on Cats – Quirky & Joyful. Buy it meow!
Tiny Hats On Cats is a suprisingly joyful read. The hardcover is colourful and fun, urging you to take a peek at a selection of tiny hats perched jauntily on a bunch of cats. (more…)