From blog to book—how one Felixstowe mother turned her cancer journey into a source of strength for others Melanie’s memoir, But Seriously, Who Knew?, is a raw, brutally honest, and darkly funny account of her experience with cancer. Written with…
J.D. Missen is a Suffolk-based author whose writing spans psychological thrillers, poetry, and children’s literature. Whether penning gripping suspense or heartfelt verse, her work is united by one defining trait: a deep exploration of what it means to be human.…
Iain Maitland, a prolific author based in Felixstowe, has carved out a distinctive space in the world of psychological thrillers. His novels—The Surrogate, The Soulmate, and others—delve into the darker corners of the human mind, examining mental illness, obsession, identity,…
Jeanette Hewitt, who writes under the name J.M. Hewitt, is a Suffolk-based author known for her chilling, character-driven psychological crime thrillers. With a gift for turning trauma into tension and psychology into plot, Hewitt’s work explores the darkest corners of…
The inaugural session of Vinyl Club brought together four enthusiasts, each armed with a favourite purchase from the past year. The brief was simple: bring along your best vinyl buy of 2024. It didn’t have to be a new release—just…
With a population of 761,350, Suffolk ranks as the 32nd most populous county in England. It may not be one of the largest counties, but it has a haunting statistic: at least 14 unsolved murders spanning more than six decades.…
Originally written in March 2014 for the now-defunct Suffolk Sports Forum | Format updated May 2025 School rivalries are a staple of youth. From the hallowed halls of Eton vs Westminster to the fictional feuds of Grange Hill vs Brookdale…
On May 6th, 1978, Ipswich Town Football Club faced Arsenal in what remains, to this day, the most one-sided FA Cup Final ever played. It was the biggest match in our club’s history — and I almost missed it. I…
First published on The Suffolk Sports Forum, August 7th 2010 Is Supporting Your Local Football Club Outdated? Is supporting your local football club now considered an outdated idea? It certainly feels like that at times. There was a time when…
Ruth, a Felixstowe-based author, is known for crafting gripping psychological thrillers that take readers deep into the minds of complex characters and the shadowy grey areas of justice and morality. Her work draws on years of experience as a former…