Sam H Arnold
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Fiction and parenting writer exploring the dynamics of family life, supporting children with additional needs. I also delve into the darker narratives that shape our world, specialising in history and crime.
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A Christmas Carol a Classic for a Reason
One of my Christmas traditions is to read a Dickens Christmas book. I have to admit it is often A Christmas Carol, as it is my favourite. I also love the film version of Scrooge with Jim Carrey, which the kids and I watch yearly.
By Sam H Arnoldabout a year ago in BookClub
Fighting for My Daughter
It started as a typical Bank Holiday Monday and finished with a nightmare. My eldest has never made life easy; when she was born, she got her head stuck in the birth canal, and an emergency Caesarian ensued to save both her life and that of her mother.
By Sam H Arnoldabout a year ago in Families
No One Prioritises Women’s Health, Not Even Women
“I am afraid there is nothing we can do.” That was the third specialist in three weeks that had said the same words to me. There were those around me who thought I should be grateful. Only three weeks ago, I had thought I had cancer, but at least that was negative. The problem was that I had the worst endometriosis the Kent doctors had seen, and no one knew what to do.
By Sam H Arnoldabout a year ago in Viva
The Inspiration for Fahrenheit 451
I love the classics, but it wasn't always like that. I hated them at school. That was until I read the subject of this article, Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, and my love of dystopian classics erupted. This book leads me to Animal Farm, 1984, Brave New World and many more.
By Sam H Arnoldabout a year ago in BookClub
The Illusive Donna Tartt
A name you may not have heard of for a while but may hear more of soon is Donna Tartt. Why? She releases a book every ten years, and we are slightly overdue. The Goldfinch was last released in 2013. Tartt first exploded into the literary scene in 1992 when she released The Secret History. Her mix of mystery, intrigue and beautiful prose has earned her a place on the list of great writers.
By Sam H Arnold2 years ago in BookClub
The Sandakan Death Marches
When you mention the atrocities of World War II, many of us think of The Holocaust. Still, the brutality of the Japanese rivals the Nazi party, the Sandakan Death Marches are another example of this. It is considered one of the most brutal examples of poor treatment of prisoners of war.
By Sam H Arnold2 years ago in History
Where Did the Legend of the Vampire Come From?
Vampires appear in many novels and films, from the cult classics like The Lost Boys to the hugely popular series Twilight. But do many people know where they originated from? Who first came up with the concept of the vampire?
By Sam H Arnold2 years ago in BookClub
Why Your Dream Shouldn't be Traditional Publishing
If you write, you have discussed whether you self-publish or query for an agent and a traditional publishing contract. On the one hand, you have self-publishing, where you control everything. The rise of Indie authors making vast amounts of money and selling many books leads some to consider this is the best route.
By Sam H Arnold2 years ago in Writers
Was Bruce Ismay The Coward of the Titanic, Or Was He a Hero
Bruce Ismay was the managing director of the White Star Line when its flagship, the Titanic, sank. He is portrayed in the Titanic film as a coward who jumped into a lifeboat ahead of women to save his own skin.
By Sam H Arnold2 years ago in History
The Trophy Wife
Laura sat on the edge of the bed and looked around the shabby motel room. An old TV sat in the corner. The dust collected on it told her it no longer worked. The walls had been dyed yellow by the number of smokers who had used the room. Condensation ran races down the inside of the windows.
By Sam H Arnold2 years ago in Fiction
