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Imaginary Writer

Imaginary Writer
Location
Bristol, North Somerset, England
Birthday
February 13
Title
MD/Student
Company
crazyspider
Bio
Matt Hosgood has been in hiding since 2003. His manuscripts float around and occasionally are found in places such as supermarkets and back streets, then posted on the internet. He knows the location of Lemony Snicket.

MY RECENT POSTS

THIS blog has no particular purpose, only to reflect. We all need time to reflect every now and again, don't we? And we all have our ways of doing it. Relax and Reflect. Two of the most important three 'R's' in the English vocabulary. The third, of course, being recuperate, but without/… Read full post »

DECEMBER 30, 2009 3:23PM

2009: My View

2009 has proven to be both the best and worst year for a variety of reasons. It began somewhat mediocre, with the Global Economic Downturn still crushing the spirits of a massive number of adults across the world, while the 'children of the revolution' seemed somewhat oblivious by the entire situatioRead full post »
NOVEMBER 6, 2009 11:39AM

The Wierdest Dream

Last night, I had the ultimate strange dream, so I thought I'd write about it...

I seemed to be on holiday in Cornwall with a group of 'friends', some of which actually are and some of which I don't know very well at all in real life. Myself, Dan Elliot, Joe Swift, Will de/… Read full post »

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 3:18PM

Joe Brooks - Bristol O2: 25/09/2009

WAITING to go into the building below Bristol Ice Rink that is the new O2 Academy in the cold was well worth the surprise that awaited us. MySpace Music phenomenon Joe Brooks appeared from the front doors of the building. I mentioned, jokingly, to my friends that he was off to the pub/… Read full post »

JUNE 9, 2009 7:52AM

The Uselessness of YouTube

So! After finally completing my web-drama following a year and three months of hard work and dedication, ZerØ, had it's launch on Saturday (June 6th).

As soon as I uploaded it, it noticed that I had music on the video, that, understandably, they thought was breaching copyright law. I quic… Read full post »

APRIL 9, 2009 11:48AM

Twilight: The Phlegmonemon

Twilight. The time between Dawn and Sunrise, surely?

Not so, these days, Twilight, as many of you will probably know, refers to a series of Vampire Romance novels by Stephenie Meyer. Not so long ago, it was adapted into a film, as many of you also probably know... Unless you are… Read full post »

THIS IS A RANT TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN

BE WARNED

 

My House
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Monday April 6th 2009

 Dear Brain,

As of late, you seem to be being more than a little useless. Are you sure you are still working up there? Or has the stress of life/… Read full post »

APRIL 2, 2009 2:53PM

A Little Close For Comfort

Well, it's a New Year. Yes, I know it's April, but my last post was in December. Hmm... now that was a while ago. Since then, coursework deadlines have been growing nearer and nearer, went out with a girl, sat my mock GCSE's, signed up for X Factor, broke up with… Read full post »

DECEMBER 5, 2008 4:00PM

The Definition of "Culture"

The British Government have recently set up a scheme called "Find Your Talent" whereby "children and young people the chance to try out different cultural and creative activities." 1 My school are the "pilot group" for North Somerset under this scheme. We have a share in £2M to create a piece… Read full post »

OCTOBER 27, 2008 9:25AM

"Psst... What's going on?!"

After a recent visit to see the Hound of the Baskervilles at the Theatre Royal, Bath with my GCSE Drama group in occured to me just how little teenagers understand good literature, and above all, good theatre. After the show had finished, many of the group were commenting on how they… Read full post »

OCTOBER 12, 2008 5:30AM

Youthful Spirits have a "Lovely Day"

After returning from their fourth tour in July, youth gospel chour Youthful Spirit have wasted no time in getting themseleves back in action. With two concerts already under their belt in the new academic year, the choir performed their third at St Andrews Church in Congresbury last night (Saturday O… Read full post »

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 11:34AM

Fiona Bruce on the BBC Lunchtime Headlines

While watching the BBC News over Lunch today I was caught out by a comment made by Fiona Bruce about the English weather. While finishing up the daily weather report for England, Ms Bruce commented:

"The country will be scattered with showers and sudden downpours throughout the week. Well there's a… Read full post »

AUGUST 18, 2008 3:21PM

The Floordrobe

    It does exactly what is says on the tin. A floordrobe is becoming a pandemic among everybody today! I can vouch for this, as I have one. Quite a substantial one actually. And don't tell me you've never seen one before!
    In case you hadn't worked it out by… Read full post »
AUGUST 16, 2008 7:50AM

The Urban Dictionary: Stereotypes

After my last blog "Yoof's Attack Poor, Innocent SN Users With Potty Mouth" it seems that an explanation is needed for the wide variety of common stereotypes mentioned. So, here we are.

 Chav: To many, the common Chav is a person (sadly not just kept to teenagers) who walks around with/… Read full post »

SOME people these days are what they call "different" and to what any other self respecting adult may call "a stereotype". I.E. Chav, Goth and Emo. What is an "Emo" anyway? Someone who walks into Topshop and buys the most expensive pair of skinny jeans they can find and wear them/… Read full post »
AUGUST 15, 2008 1:32PM

Through the Eyes of a Vampire

Through the Eyes of a Vampire

by Matt Hosgood

 

The thumping music made the blood ripple in my veins. The voices of the hundreds of people in the room merged together to create one big buzz. I clutched at my ears, trying to concentrate. It was Jimmy’sRead full post »