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Category Societal Issues

Essays and commentary on society, inequality, migration, politics, and contemporary global challenges.

The Whisper of Regrets

This novel is inspired by true-life stories of my fellow bus passengers, acquaintances, and colleague. He married her but could not remember proposing; it just happened. They experienced the blissful excitement of falling in love and being protective parents to…

Rich & Poor

According to the 2014 OECD report, the widening gap between rich and poor continues to climb and the average income of the richest 10% is now about nine and a half times that of the poorest 10%. The income gap…

Plus que des Regrets

Il l’a épousée mais ne se souvient pas de la demande en mariage ; c’est arrivé comme ça. Ils ont connu l’excitation béate de tomber amoureux et d’être les parents protecteurs de Grace et Mike. Quinze ans plus tard, ils…

Guide for everyday writing

Introduction In this handbook, I aim to help you improve your writing skills by mastering these basic essentials:  getting through to your reader, employing appropriate words, crafting clear and concise sentences, using pleasantries, avoiding redundancies, punctuating, paragraphing, referencing and proofreading.…

Fiction – Future Perfect

Sally is 51 years old enjoying a pleasant environment in England yet struggles to understand her mysterious existence and deal with her rapidly changing life. Every person she meets is extraordinarily nice to her. Anna has offered her a free…

English Language Lovers

This book is for those who enjoy honing their skills in English communication, teaching, or learning amid a continually changing world.  Acknowledgements Table of Contents Preface 1          Introduction 2          Beloved Learners 3          Awesome Teachers 4          Learning…

The Bandwagon Effect in Books

Two weeks ago, my writing buddy emailed me her thoughts on a book I had mentioned to her. “The characters are reduced to their nationalities; most of them are just clichés. This isn’t my idea of multiculturalism,” she wrote. A…

Shall we carry on with Labour Day?

Today, known as “International Workers’ Day” or May Day”, is dedicated to workers’ achievements; it’s a public holiday in many countries, e.g. Australia and France. In the USA, Labour Day is on the first Monday of September. Demonstrations and campaigns…