I’m 23 and I’m a native Glasgow girl living in London for just over a year. I’m a university admissions officer and like to write every chance I get – in online magazines, on my two fabulous (unpublished) novels, on my blog, The Escapologist’s Daughter. I write for the people who feel like they don’t fit in, or like they’re not living up to expectations. With social media, it’s easy to get caught up in what you’re “supposed” to be doing, rather than what makes you happy. I’m also a passionate advocate of Cancer Research UK, and once starred in one of their media campaigns dressed as Hit Girl from the film Kick-Ass.
I started reading the Guardian during my politics degree. I always start on the news pages, but inevitably end up getting distracted by the comment section. I think this is where the Guardian can become almost a parody of itself (I’m waiting for a commentary piece on knitting your own organic kale), but I also think it’s where the magic happens – it’s actually my favourite part.
I also love Laura Bates. She’s an incredibly inspiring woman and I really enjoy following her fight for feminism. I like a good bit of humour in my writing but sometimes it’s not needed.
There was nothing funny about the recent article by the doctor who was giving up her career because of the new junior doctor contracts but it’s one of the most beautiful, awful pieces I’ve read in a long time. I still go to the Guardian for my news, and I love the focus that it places on human rights, equality and fairness.
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