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Photoshoots, Chefs, Sheep and a Goat called Gorgeous George!

Posted on October 20, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

It’s been a mad, mental amazing last few weeks. I’ve driven over 4000 miles, presented to over 20 schools and one fantastic book festival and done two or three slightly unusual things. Spot the odd one out. A Masterchef winner…

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As Seen On TV!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

“Stuart Reid, the hardest working writer/presenter in Britain and author of Gorgeous George and the Giant Geriatric Generator, made his television debut this week, as seen on ITV’s Daybreak.” Except if you sneezed at 7.24am on Wednesday 11th July! It…

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Best. Week. Ever.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

This week has been filled with the most amazing stories; rich, heart-warming, thrilling, incredible and inspiring tales that I am still just coming to grips with myself and sadly, I’m not allowed to tell you any of them – yet.…

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My Week in Numbers

Posted on February 26, 2012 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

There’s a section in the Sunday Express that fills an entire column in their newspaper with this sort of thing, so if it’s OK for those guys to do it …….And I’m really busy today, with post-it notes all over…

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Awesome Alliterations!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by StuartReid — 4 Comments ↓

Grandpa Jock I’m not sure quite how to put this without sounding like a big, pretentious nutcase. I could say I’m humbled and flattered by all the attention. I could say ‘oh, you shouldn’t have’ and wave my hand in…

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Writer’s Block Buster!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

Aaaaaaarrghh! Six weeks into writing my blog as the author of Gorgeous George…. and I’ve run out of things to say. I’m stuck. I’m struggling. I’m stifled and the inactivity that has hijacked Gorgeous George 2 has now found its…

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The Rollercoaster between Real Work and Awesome Emails!

Posted on November 20, 2011 by StuartReid — No Comments ↓

The last seven days have been the most incredible roller coaster ride of emotions (again). The depressing downside is basically the day job, I’d love to call it the ‘9 to 5′ but this week has been more like the 6.30am…

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