Re sharing for the morning crowd! My book on women and punk is out in 4 months! 😲😲😲

Hello lovelies! Book update 📣 'Rebel Grrrls- the Real Story of Women and Punk' is out in June! We've had some delays but now we're ready for launch in just a few months...pre order now!

Do you remember this song? So bloody good. youtu.be/gMEB4HNNZ2I?...

I'm gonna start a business! Currently getting my ducks in a row and learning as much as I can...went to a business planning workshop earlier today 😃

Re sharing for the morning crowd 😀

Reminder lovelies! The Women in Punk Conference is taking place in Nottingham on 6th March and I will be talking about my upcoming book Rebel Grrrls! Advance ticket sales are really important so if you can buy a ticket, please do!

44 years ago Joe Strummer’s original handwritten set list for The Clash’s February 1, 1982 concert at the Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Image from Recordmecca #punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #joestrummer #history #punkrockhistory

And I always share this one on International Clash Day as well....my top 10 most underrated Clash songs (ones that go beyond the obvious picks basically) www.punktuationmag.com/10-underrate...

Every International Clash Day, I share some of the stuff I've written about the band over the years. For Punk Rock Philosophy, I looked at the meaning behind one of their best songs- Clampdown. Have a read! 👇👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/punk-rock-ph...

I've been in Newcastle for 2 years and never had a stottie....until today! Just about to have my first taste of one!

As it was International Clash Day yesterday, I took my London Calling themed notebook out for a spin 😅

There will be some exciting Rebel Grrrls updates coming soon! I had a need to go through some 'author photos' and this one didn't make the grade for the sleeve of the book but I like it!

It's not my favourite GD album BUT...I had a Dookie hoodie as a teen and I never took it off and got taken out of lessons in year 9 because I wouldn't be separated from it 😅 Ahhhhh memories 🤩

Ahhh really sad to hear of the passing of Catherine O'Hara. So many great performances to choose from but I gotta say that as Home Alone is one of my fave films, that's the role I always think of when I think of her. youtu.be/tG1wyIdE8nw?...

It's my bf's birthday and I created his own Bridge of Lies board and the question was 'Lord of the Rings' characters. You have to avoid the lies which are NOT LOTR characters. Took a LOT of planning and I'm happy to send anyone the plan if you wanna do it for a loved one!

I've packaged up my work laptop to send back to the company...I'm officially on my own now! Doin' things my way. The day job is no more.

Hey punks! On Punk Rock Philosophy we've got our first 'Picks of the Week' for 2026- 5 new punks tracks that we've been loving in January! Click on the link below and see if you find something you like! 🤩👇👇 punkrockphilosophy.com/new-music/pi...

If you are at a loose end on 6th March, you could come to Nottingham for the Women in Punk Conference. There are a lot of great speakers inc...ME! I'm on the list of speakers (my real name) & I'll be talking about my book! 🤩

New t shirt! 🤩 My favourite character from the show!

New year, new start! Today was my last day at my day job as from now on, I'm going completely freelance and launching my own projects! No gods, no masters for 2026! Absolutely bricking it 😬😬

I probably should stop saving book recommendation posts as I've already got a list of books that I will never be able to get through...having said that, this year I want to read WAY more fiction, particularly horror so if you do have a rec I shouldn't miss...📚👇

OK, I've got an idea for a bit of a creative project and so this question is trying to see something...what is a book that is either your favourite or one that has a lot of sentimental value? One that you would like some sort of memento of/tribute to?

OK, I've got an idea for a bit of a creative project and so this question is trying to see something...what is a book that is either your favourite or one that has a lot of sentimental value? One that you would like some sort of memento of/tribute to?

Punk Rock Philosophy is BACK people! Our first post of 2026 is this interview with West Coast punk rock firebrand MEGG. Her EP 'Low Life Club' is an absolute gem, fusing the sounds of her home LA and her adopted city of Nashville. Read all about it! 👇👇👇

Punk Rock Philosophy is BACK people! Our first post of 2026 is this interview with West Coast punk rock firebrand MEGG. Her EP 'Low Life Club' is an absolute gem, fusing the sounds of her home LA and her adopted city of Nashville. Read all about it! 👇👇👇

Reading this Golden Girls book and the descriptions are reminding me that I love that 80s Miami fashion vibe! 2026 is the year I channel the Sophia Petrillo/Bev from the Goldbergs look 🤩

Listening to a lot of Everclear today ☺️ Had a ticket to see them years ago and bottled it because I was going alone. BIG REGRET and not something I would do now as I do stuff alone all the time. Heed my lesson and do the thing, even on your own! youtu.be/-7m7CMIdUV0?...

Got some pretty cool books for my birthday Inc. a Golden Girls murder mystery novel and a Clash themed notebook for old farts like me 😅😅

Happy Birthday to ME!!! It's a biggun...ends in a zero. 🥳🥳🙈

The most famous album by my favourite band was released in the US on this date...that also happens to be my birthday! (Not the year, I should add! Just the day and month). Happy Birthday to me and London Calling 😅🥳

Scrolling IG when I'm supposed to be working and I am ANNOYED to see a post about 90s 1 hit wonders with Natalie Imbruglia on it. Feel like that undermines the majesty that is her 1997 album Left of the Middle!

Decided I wanted to listen to more of Eels as I only really know Beautiful Freak and a smattering of songs but then I saw they had about 15 albums and thought should I just start from the beginning? Any recs? What's your favourite?

Looking forward to saying GOODBYE to 2025! Has personally been one of the toughest years I've had so good riddance BUT I am actually feeling positive about 2026! Hope everyone has the year they need next year 🙏 May the power of punk support you 🥰

I've spent 2 weeks back in Portsmouth with family for Christmas....heading back to Newcastle this morning, my adopted home! Back to reality! 🙃

47 years ago Joe Strummer backstage - after the show in Bath, UK, December 1978. Photo by Kate Simon #punk #punks #punkrock #joestrummer #theclash #history #punkrockhistory

So my best friend got me this for Christmas...when you scan the QR code, it takes you to the YT video of my favourite song- Going to Pasalacqua by Green Day. And the coloured line at the top is the sound wave to the song! How cool is that?!

Merry Christmas punks and non punks alike! 🎄🎄🎄

It's the date when I remember the great Joe Strummer and the incredible D Boon- both passed on this day in 2002 and 1985 respectively. Strummer's quote 'Punk means exemplary manners to your fellow human beings" is my mantra.

Really sad to hear of James Ransone's passing. His performance in season 2 of The Wire was incredible, I was absolutely devastated by the end. Such a powerful season of an overall amazing show, it's by far my favourite instalment of The Wire. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Had so many things I planned to get done over the next couple of weeks, wanted to go into the new year feeling on top of everything but I feel completely burnt out. Should I just give into it and rest or try and find some focus from somewhere??

I'm staying with family atm & my 18 Yr old nephew is super into cooking and has made me some FAB meals, everything made from scratch. I'm super proud! 🥰

My bf doesn't know the song Magnificent Seven by The Clash but he DOES know that if I randomly shout 'YOU LOT' he has to shout back 'WHAT' & then I finish with 'DON'T STOP GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT' and he has no idea why we do this. He just goes with it. youtu.be/WD5N0rTsulQ?...

Been doing a lot of manuscript editing this week and realised that about 50% of the words I use don't actually mean what I think they mean! I've been playing fast and loose with definitions my whole life apparently. 😬😬

now he's making a list, and she's calling a cab now he's checking it twice, and she's taking a drag

It honour of Alanis Morrisette announcing UK shows next year, here's a throwback to my article about her on the @loudwomen.org site! loudwomen.org/2020/07/22/l...

Just remembered that I've got about 3000 words on The Donnas sitting on my laptop that I submitted to 33 1/3 but now isn't gonna be used. Thinking of either putting on Punk Rock Philosophy or turning into a zine or mini book- would anyone wanna read it if I did that?

OMG this would be amazing!

Have you seen Quentin Tarantino making disparaging remarks about Paul Dano? But now everyone's out defending Dano- including me! His role in Little Miss Sunshine is one of my favourites. And now I wanna see There Will Be Blood.

Have you seen Quentin Tarantini

Band applications open for 2026 LOUD WOMEN Fests in Berlin, NYC and London – and Rebellion Introducing Stage on LOUD WOMEN Sunday! This year, LOUD WOMEN has been celebrating 10 years of championing women and non-binary musicians globally. We’ve held events in London, Bristol, Edinburgh,…