Author Archives: Roisin O'Connor

About Roisin O'Connor

Music writer, freelance journalist, author.

Is this what feminism looks like?

Last night I attended the Founder Member’s Restitution Ball for the new Feminist Times. I went with a fellow journalist, without any sort of expectations of what the event might offer. In her firstĀ “Feminist Times manifesto”, editor Charlotte Raven described … Continue reading

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The “F” word

FEMINISM Half of you have screamed and run for cover already, non? We have a ridiculously huge number of articles, comment pieces and appearances across the media on current issues and debates surrounding feminism churned out by the day. Many … Continue reading

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The not-so-daily blog. (Otherwise known as a mega catch up)

In case it hasn’t been mentioned before; I suck at committing to personal projects. However, I’m determined to keep the blog/website going, so this summary of what I’ve been up to is what you get while I think of something … Continue reading

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When boredom strikes

I returned to London two weeks ago after studying in Swansea, Wales for three years. Since then I’ve done some temping for a bit of extra cash, and have my fingers crossed for a full-time nanny job that would be … Continue reading

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“The first one” – The Key to Erebus

I was 17 when I got a call from my aunt asking if I wanted to get involved in a writing project. She knew I was interested in a writing career and had an idea for a book that would … Continue reading

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The Fall – BBC drama

*WARNING – SPOILERS! I was following BBC drama The Fall with something akin to hero worship in regards to its creators. It started out well and improved with each episode, drawing its audience in with great characters and a familiar … Continue reading

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Sicily 2012

I spent three months in Sicily as an au pair for a wonderful family in Zafferana Etnea. Below are the few shots that might just be allowed to escape the “holiday snaps” category.

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