Chloe Gilholy
Bio
Former healthcare worker and lab worker from Oxfordshire. Author of ten books including Drinking Poetry and Game of Mass Destruction. Travelled to over 20 countries.
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The Eyes of the Dragon
The author is quite known to inspiring writers and readers around the world. Stephen King is a highly successful author from America who has sold over 350 million copies of his works worldwide. He is most known for his interesting horror novels that have been adapted to movies and comic books. He is best known for his horror novels such as It, Carrie, The Shining, Misery and The Dark Tower series. A lot of people I know have said their favourite novel from King is It, which was converted into a film that starred Tim Curry.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Horror
The Sixth Wife
Katherine Parr had been a widow three times, and this book is written in the point of view of the Queen Dowager's best friend, Catherine, the Duchess Of Suffolk. Katherine Parr is an unusual subject for a novel and the famous rhyme about the fate of Henry's wives ends with her. Katherine is known as the survivor because she outlived Henry, but the marriage was not scandal-free. She was almost executed for heresy.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Geeks
The Phantom of the Opera
Introduction The Phantom Of The Opera is a story that has been retold many times since it was first published over a century ago by the French writer, Gaston Leroux. It's been the base of countless films, plays and musicals. The most famous being the west-end musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical remains one of the most popular musicals in the world. The novel where everything starts off is just as worthy in my opinion.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Geeks
Enhance Your Experience with Vocal Media
Vocal is a publishing platform and long form social network that allows creators to share their work with an engaged audience and get paid! Users have the ability to submit content to any one of our genre-specific communities.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Journal
'A Simple Story' by Elizabeth Inchbald
Introduction A Simple Story isn't a very good title in my opinion. Why title your story a simple story when readers can read tales of adventure or about specific characters? To my surprise, I actually enjoyed the book. This review will aim to be spoiler free.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Geeks
Amsterdam
When I first said I was going to visit Amsterdam, many people thought I going there purely to get stoned. I did try the stone cakes and cannabis ice cream, but I think they're a waste of money. Not only did they not taste very nice, but they also didn't make me high. Maybe there wasn't enough to get me high or maybe I'm just that crazy that they have no effect on me. Drugs aside, I mainly went to Amsterdam to meet up with a friend who lives in Eindhoven. Another thing that Amsterdam is famous for is its lively red-light district. It's the perfect place for a stag do.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Wander
'Harry Potter & The Cursed Child'
The Book There's a lot about this book that makes it stand out from its seven predecessors. The most obvious one is that Harry isn't at school anymore, and the other big one is in the writing itself: it's the script of the show. Those expecting a long epic novel will be very disappointed indeed. A lot of fans seemed to be alienated by the format, but I was able to take it in quite well, having been able to read the book in one sitting.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Geeks
Dordrecht
Introduction In my trip to the Netherlands last year, Dordrecht was one of the many lovely places I went to for the day. It's an old city with a strong economy located in the south of Holland and is a place that not many people outside of The Netherlands have heard of very much, but it's easy to find lots of information about the area with a simple google search. It's technically an island, but because of the strong transport links and because it's not very isolated, it doesn't feel like an island. I think it's a shame that not many people know about the place, and I think it looks like a lovely place to live.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Wander
7 Crazy Writing Tips
As writers, we get loads of advice thrown at us all the time. Do this, do that, don't use this word or that word or you suck, so please stop writing. We know that we have to edit, proofread, and have a good grasp of grammar and spelling, but we all know that isn't enough for a good story. In my experience, many readers are happy to read writing with lots of technical mistakes if they're engrossed in the story and the characters.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Journal
101 Words
101 Words Flash fiction has risen in popularity to the point that writers are challenging themselves to write stories in certain word limits. Zero Flash has a limit of 300 words. A few sites do 100 words. It varies depending on what the editors and publishing houses want. 101 Words wants 101 words: nothing more and nothing less. I believe that this is one of the more well-known flash fiction sites as it's one that is mentioned in a lot of writing circles I partake in.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Journal
Can You Write 750 Words a Day?
About 750 Words 750words.com is a very simple site indeed. The goal is to write 750 words per day every day. Members who have signed up before 2013 have free lifetime accounts, but for everyone else, there is a fee of $5 a month which is equivalent to £3.86 a month. They take direct payment through PayPal. They offer a month trial for new members so you can try it before you decide to buy and even if you don't become a full member, you will always have access to your work. I was a member of the site for while before choosing to end my subscription after owning Microsoft Word.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Journal
Henry VIII's Letter to an Agony Aunt
I've been doing some short writing courses since last year and one piece of homework we've been given is to write is King Henry VIII's letter to an agony aunt. I've always been immersed in the Tudor Era like many other people so I felt it was right up my street.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in Humans