If You could be mine work #Bookdraw speed drawing work in progress #Book Draw 2026-09-25 | If You could be mine work #Bookdraw speed drawing work in progress
Queer Words are Fruit and Reeds, 2022 Oliver Bliss, Soundscape #Book Draw 2022-11-26 | Queer Words are Fruit and Reeds, 2022 Oliver Bliss, MIxed media textile, black light, sound art and film This is the film and audio used for Queer Words are Fruti and Reeds, The flaps of the installation are liftable for you to view the inside. The work explores the nature of myths and legends as they change through time. It explores the visible threads of narratives conveyed through history as they become altered, preserved or erased. The two figurative soft sculptures in this piece relate to the Greek myth of love between two youths, Kalamos and Karpos. The story is told in Nonnus's Dionysiaca. The pair enjoyed swimming and racing; one day tragedy occurs, Karpos drowns, and in his grief Kalamos commits suicide. In the story Kalamos is turned into a water reed ‘Calamus’. The sound of rustling reeds is thought to be Kalamos sighing and lamenting Karpos forever. ‘Then Calamos gave his form to the reeds which took his name and like substance; and Carpos grew up as the fruit of the earth.’ It has been suggested that this myth inspired the title for Walt Whitman's "Calamus" poems in Leaves of Grass. Whitman’s poem, in turn, inspired David Hockney with his painting “We Two Boys Together Clinging” a title line lifted directly from one Whitman’s poems. The soundscape created for this piece immerses the viewer into a private experience of the work. A reading of “We Two Boys Together Clinging” has been slowed down to distort the reading and create a new experience, essentially ‘queering’ how the words are received and understood by the viewer. “Queer Words are Fruit and Reeds” is a culmination of research through experimentation during a Residency with Holborne Open. During the residency Oliver Bliss was able to test approaches such as suspending work and creating soft sculptures. He also experimented with tactile drawing approaches (drawing through touch) and embraced sustainability, through constructing the figures from rejected charity shop clothes. The combination of the soundscape and installation creates a new experience connecting the legend of Kalamos and Karpos and Walt Whitman’s poem. Investigation into the poems and the legend were discovered through David Hockney’s painting “We Two Boys Together Clinging.” The process of critical play and experimentation during the residency of Holborne Open enabled time and reflection to draw these elements together. The result produced this new artwork whilst unlocking and revitalizing some threads queer history.Watch exhibtion teaser here:youtu.be/8xE48r2-g-IFollow my workwww.olybliss.com@olybliss instagram and twitterPurchase #Softlads anthology here tinyurl.com/42aczmrd
Queer Words are Fruit and Reeds, 2022 Oliver Bliss, Mixed media textiles, sound art and film art. #Book Draw 2022-11-26 | Queer Words are Fruit and Reeds, 2022 Oliver Bliss, Mixed media textiles, sound art and film art.The work explores the nature of myths and legends as they change through time. It explores the visible threads of narratives conveyed through history as they become altered, preserved or erased. The two figurative soft sculptures in this piece relate to the Greek myth of love between two youths, Kalamos and Karpos. The story is told in Nonnus's Dionysiaca. The pair enjoyed swimming and racing; one day tragedy occurs, Karpos drowns, and in his grief Kalamos commits suicide. In the story Kalamos is turned into a water reed ‘Calamus’. The sound of rustling reeds is thought to be Kalamos sighing and lamenting Karpos forever. ‘Then Calamos gave his form to the reeds which took his name and like substance; and Carpos grew up as the fruit of the earth.’ It has been suggested that this myth inspired the title for Walt Whitman's "Calamus" poems in Leaves of Grass. Whitman’s poem, in turn, inspired David Hockney with his painting “We Two Boys Together Clinging” a title line lifted directly from one Whitman’s poems. The soundscape created for this piece immerses the viewer into a private experience of the work. A reading of “We Two Boys Together Clinging” has been slowed down to distort the reading and create a new experience, essentially ‘queering’ how the words are received and understood by the viewer. “Queer Words are Fruit and Reeds” is a culmination of research through experimentation during a Residency with Holborne Open. During the residency Oliver Bliss was able to test approaches such as suspending work and creating soft sculptures. He also experimented with tactile drawing approaches (drawing through touch) and embraced sustainability, through constructing the figures from rejected charity shop clothes. The combination of the soundscape and installation creates a new experience connecting the legend of Kalamos and Karpos and Walt Whitman’s poem. Investigation into the poems and the legend were discovered through David Hockney’s painting “We Two Boys Together Clinging.” The process of critical play and experimentation during the residency of Holborne Open enabled time and reflection to draw these elements together. The result produced this new artwork whilst unlocking and revitalizing some threads queer history. Watch the soundscape for the exhibition here:youtu.be/Qbmee_y8X4IFollow my workwww.olybliss.com@olybliss instagram and twitterPurchase #Softlads anthology here tinyurl.com/42aczmrd
#SoftLads workshops led by The Word Association #Book Draw 2022-06-29 | #SoftLads This video provides an overview of the workshops which were delivered by The Word Association at the Royal Porcelain Works in Worcester and Stryx Gallery during SHOUT! Festival in Birmingham.After two years in development, this series of large pictorial tapestries has been created by Oliver Bliss. Feel free to purchase the Anthology or Postcards from the show!Link to buy the anthology is here:tinyurl.com/h2pkx4f5Link to buy the postcard is here:tinyurl.com/36emeddcHistorically, tapestries have helped to depict social scenes, events, and notable figures. The style of dress, the items around these figures would provide clues and symbols to a particular time and status. People depicted with tapestry perpetuate their gender and status through styles of clothing, and symbols of power and wealth to reflect who they are. #SoftLads explores facial and body tattoo portraits of men on Instagram celebrating how they curate themselves online. The work explores how and why these men use social media as a means of expressing their masculine identity and self. During October 2021, the public were invited to take part in workshops at Henry Sandon Hall. Those who took part explored the themes within the tapestries to produce their own creative-writing responses. The workshops were run by Holly Winter-Hughes director of The Word Association. The Word Association specialise in facilitating writing workshops that result in publishing poetic and literary works created by their participants. They are committed to empowering under-represented and marginalised groups of people to explore their own feelings, concerns, and life experiences through the development of their writing skills. The project has been financially supported through funding from Curator Space, The Bransford Trust, Arts Council England and Worcester City Council.
Recordings from the SoftLads tapestries and anthology launch #Book Draw 2022-02-05 | Recorded live at the launch of #SoftLads these are recordings of all the speakers for you to gleam some of the contributors workThis first limited edition book is the result of a series of creative writing workshops with visual artist, Oliver Bliss and Holly Winter-Hughes of The Word Association CIC – exploring gender, identity and self-worth through Oliver Bliss’ new art series #SoftLads.To buy the SoftLads anthology follow this linktinyurl.com/4465h359To buy postcards of the Tapestries follow this linktinyurl.com/mu244j9mFor the past two years, Oliver has been creating a series of tapestries focusing on portraits of tattooed males to explore male identity. Oliver and Holly invited members of the public to experience the work for themselves, and with guidance to create poems and pieces of prose in response to the work and the themes explored.The workshops took place at the Henry Sandon Hall in Worcester, and the Stryx Gallery in Birmingham as part of SHOUT Festival Of Queer Arts And Culture. The workshops allowed people the chance to experience the artworks, talk to the artist about the work and explore the themes from the work through a series of gentle writing exercises.The book includes over 30 creative writing responses, has two critical essays and full colour picture panels of each of the tapestries“Do I have to sacrifice the softness to be read as strong?” - Harry Wyld, workshop participant.
#SoftLads Brief introduction to our anthology with a poem by Holly Winter-Hughes #Book Draw 2022-02-03 | This first limited edition book is the result of a series of creative writing workshops with visual artist, Oliver Bliss and Holly Winter-Hughes of The Word Association CIC – exploring gender, identity and self-worth through Oliver Bliss’ new art series #SoftLads.To buy the SoftLads anthology follow this linktinyurl.com/4465h359To buy postcards of the Tapestries follow this linktinyurl.com/mu244j9mFor the past two years, Oliver has been creating a series of tapestries focusing on portraits of tattooed males to explore male identity. Oliver and Holly invited members of the public to experience the work for themselves, and with guidance to create poems and pieces of prose in response to the work and the themes explored.The workshops took place at the Henry Sandon Hall in Worcester, and the Stryx Gallery in Birmingham as part of SHOUT Festival Of Queer Arts And Culture. The workshops allowed people the chance to experience the artworks, talk to the artist about the work and explore the themes from the work through a series of gentle writing exercises.The book includes over 30 creative writing responses, has two critical essays and full colour picture panels of each of the tapestries“Do I have to sacrifice the softness to be read as strong?” - Harry Wyld, workshop participant.
Victober Full Spoiler Wrap Up Rant! #Book Draw 2019-11-05 | Hi all,This is my channel #Bookdraw feel free to say hi to me through @olyblissHere is full on rant about exploring the books I loved for Victober. I managed to complete two of the challenges: Beyond the PagesAnge's challenge → Read a book by a Victorian female author (Bonus: one that's new to you)Books and Things Katie's challenge → Read a Victorian book under 200 pages and/or over 500 pagesThe books mentioned are:Jude the Obscure by Tom HardyJayne Eyre by Charlotte BrontëLinks to the hosts:Katie (Books and Things @katiejlumsden) → https://www.youtube.com/user/thesilve...Ange (Beyond the Pages @ange_1908) → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcg...Kate Howe @katehowereads → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcj...Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady by Vernon Lee#Victober wrap upLinks to VideosJude-Part 10 , Jude (1996) - Part 10 KimStanleyTheGoddessyoutube.com/watch?v=vSxs-Gyel4k&t=422sJude - Kate Winslet - Thomas Hardy Classic, katewinsletcinemayoutube.com/watch?v=sigcSoe45oEJane Eyre // Do you think me handsome? MFO Images and Videosyoutube.com/watch?v=QlhwUqBmAo8Top 10 Notes: Jane Eyre WatchMojo.comyoutube.com/watch?v=_Sv59JhTLnU&t=264s
Victober Spoiler Free Wrap Up feat. Jude the Obscure, Jayne Eyre, Prince Alberic & the Snake Lady #Book Draw 2019-11-01 | Hi all,This is my channel #Bookdraw feel free to say hi to me through @olyblissHere is my spoiler free wrap up for Victober I managed to complete two of the challenges: Beyond the PagesAnge's challenge → Read a book by a Victorian female author (Bonus: one that's new to you)Books and Things Katie's challenge → Read a Victorian book under 200 pages and/or over 500 pagesThe books mentioned are:Jude the Obscure by Tom HardyJayne Eyre by Charlotte BrontëPrince Alberic and the Snake Lady by Vernon LeeLinks to the hosts:Katie (Books and Things @katiejlumsden) → https://www.youtube.com/user/thesilve...Ange (Beyond the Pages @ange_1908) → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcg...Kate Howe @katehowereads → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcj...#Victober wrap up
Black History Month: A Sample of Queer POC Writers Being Interviewed #Book Draw 2019-10-17 | Hi All A video montage for Black History Month - @olyblissInorder of AppearanceJames Baldwin - Pin Drop SpeechPosted: 26 Jul 2017, 1965 (Video)youtube.com/watch?v=NUBh9GqFU3ALoft Equilibrium Supershow: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-SamarasinhaPosted: 30 April 2015youtube.com/watch?v=Cz0qdLRuS7ATanwi Nandini Islam InterviewPosted: 12 Apr 2016youtube.com/watch?v=XyGb-UiKbxs(Yoon Ha Lee)The Making of a Myth Webcast: Part 1Posted: 14 Mar 2019youtube.com/watch?v=agW4E4uDNhARahul Mehta on "No Other World: A Novel" at the 2017 AWP Book FairPosted: 11 Feb 2017youtube.com/watch?v=ZSVBIEZIC_gScottish Laureate Jackie Kay on Growing Up LGBTQ | One Person, Two Names | Random ActsPosted: 3 May 2017youtube.com/watch?v=EYY-hCuvS8cDavid Perry speaks with Jewelle Gomez, author of seven books including the legendary Gilda StoriesPosted: 1 Sep 2016youtube.com/watch?v=hkcUH66khToEssex Hemphill: From The Anacostia to the PotomacPosted: 30 Sep 2018youtube.com/watch?v=yS4DB7NCMEYContemporary Woman Poets with Audre Lorde & Marge PiercyPosted: 30 Sep 2018 (video 1990s?)youtube.com/watch?v=8Jfp5Vc758sLorraine HansberryPosted: 16 Jun 2017 (video 1975, source “Lorraine Hansberry Speaks Out a Raisin in the Sun, to be Young Gifted and Black”,”The Black Experience in Drama." )youtube.com/watch?v=da4nZkEczVsDean Atta InterviewPosted: 19 Aug 2013youtube.com/watch?v=nOGnmT1dgIYJay Bernard reads poetry from Surge: Side APosted: 10 Jul 2018youtube.com/watch?v=Bk6phOywu0EVellai Mozhi': Writer and activist Revathi on the struggles she has faced as a transgender womanPosted: 20 Jul 2018youtube.com/watch?v=SyrgetFrPAE&t=69sJanet Mock on Her Book Redefining RealnessPosted: 30 Jan 2014youtube.com/watch?v=KCELVQviCvwAuthor Aaron Anson interviewed by Bev Smith TalksPosted: 6 Jul 2011youtube.com/watch?v=oOiv5gg2kKEOcean Vuong: The Waterstones InterviewPosted: 2 Jul 2019youtube.com/watch?v=rw_fvL95gFk(Musa Okwonga)Being Man 2014 | Being A Gay ManPosted: 6 Feb 2014youtube.com/watch?v=3Sq1GqvJdZgGolden - "To the Transphobic Cis White Gay Men at Pride”Posted: 26 Jun 2019youtube.com/watch?v=KnXhH5yWoG8Kay Ulanday Barrett, 2018 Lambda Literary Fellowposted: 29 Jul 2019youtube.com/watch?v=pYDtX4zAzlABenjamin ZephaniahPosted: 9 Nov 2013youtube.com/watch?v=R4mG1hloMEsTilt presents London Liming: Patience Agbabi performs ‘Word’Posted: 30 Nov 2013youtube.com/watch?v=5Z530jow2DA&t=155sJune Jordan at the Brockport Writers ForumPosted:19 Oct 2017 (Video September 25, 1981)youtube.com/watch?v=Ii4y8MKcrwkBookblog 2016 // Intervista a Saleem HaddadPosted: 14 May 2016youtube.com/watch?v=EiC3yhYjJgMPis*sed Off - Dorothea SmarttPosted: 5 Mar 2011youtube.com/watch?v=aEJz5eNVQ_kHeathrow immigration Aiport 2007Posted: 8 Oct 2013youtube.com/watch?v=NSg862Z5O1oAn Interview with Staceyann ChinPosted: 16 Mar 2013youtube.com/watch?v=tU9vhgRIuDsAlice Walker talks about feminism and her forthcoming published journalsPosted: 26 Apr 2018youtube.com/watch?v=_hNWomCUMKAJames Baldwinbookdepository.com/Giovannis-Room-James-Baldwin/9780141032948?ref=grid-view&qid=1571333975504&sr=1-1=Bookdraw Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha bookdepository.com/Bodymap/9781927494509=BookdrawTanwi Nandini Islambookdepository.com/Bright-Lines-Tanwi-Nandini-Islam/9780143123132?ref=grid-view&qid=1571334116130&sr=1-1=BookdrawYoon Ha Leebookdepository.com/Ninefox-Gambit-Yoon-Ha-Lee/9781781084489?ref=grid-view&qid=1571334187124&sr=1-1=BookdrawRahul Mehta bookdepository.com/No-Other-World-Rahul-Mehta/9780062020475?ref=grid-view&qid=1571334215964&sr=1-2=BookdrawJackie Kaybookdepository.com/Trumpet/9781447289494=BookdrawJewelle Gomez,bookdepository.com/The-Gilda-Stories/9780872866744=BookdrawEssex Hemphillbookdepository.com/Brother-Brother-Essex-Hemphill/9780978625115?ref=grid-view&qid=1571336249418&sr=1-1=BookdrawAudre Lordebookdepository.com/Zami/9780241351086=BookdrawLorraine Hansberrybookdepository.com/-A-Raisin-in-the-Sun-/9780413762405=BookdrawDean Atta bookdepository.com/The-Black-Flamingo/9781444948585=BookdrawMusa Okwongabookdepository.com/Will-You-Manage-/9781846687242=BookdrawGoldenamazon.com/Transphobic-Cis-White-Pride-Explicit/dp/B07VNN9DWWKay Ulanday Barrettbookdepository.com/When-the-Chant-Comes-Kay-Ulanday-Barrett/9781627290159=BookdrawBenjamin Zephaniahbookdepository.com/Refugee-Boy-Benjamin-Zephaniah/9781408894996?ref=grid-view&qid=1571336628325&sr=1-1=Bookdraw
Victober Touching Up Oscar Wilde And Lorde Alfred Douglas #Book Draw 2019-10-12 | Hi My Name is Oly Bliss and this is my Channel #BookdrawFeel Free to say say to me on social media @olyblissI decided to touch up an old black and white picture of Oscar Wilde and Lorde Alfred Douglas who was known as Bosie. I used the free open source programme Krita to digitally change the picture into an image.Here is a link to the saga of publishing the de Profundis 50,000 word letter!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Profundis_(letter)If you would like to know more about Victober follow the links belowThis is a quick video update with my TBR for Victober!I loved doing this last year so I'm back for more. Below is all the details of #victober itself.➤ CHALLENGES lucythereaderLucy's challenge → Read an underrated Victorian book published in the same year as your favourite Victorian classic.Beyond the PagesAnge's challenge → Read a book by a Victorian female author (Bonus: one that's new to you)Books and ThingsKatie's challenge → Read a Victorian book under 200 pages and/or over 500 pagesKate's challenge → Re-read a Victorian bookGroup challenge → Read by candlelightGroup readalong → The Importance of Being Earnest & A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde➤ LINKS MENTIONEDKatie (Books and Things) → https://www.youtube.com/user/thesilve...Ange (Beyond the Pages) → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcg...Kate Howe → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcj...Victober Goodreads group → https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
My 2019 Victober TBR #Book Draw 2019-10-04 | Hi all this is my channel #BookdrawFeel Free to say say to me on social media @olyblissThis is a quick video update with my TBR for Victober!I loved doing this last year so I'm back for more. Below is all the details of #victober itself.These are the books I'm aiming to read:Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardybookdepository.com/Jude-Obscure-Thomas-Hardy/9780140435382?ref=grid-view&qid=1570201374997&sr=1-4=BookdrawJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontëbookdepository.com/Jane-Eyre-Charlotte-Bronte/9780141198859?ref=grid-view&qid=1570201404415&sr=1-2=BookdrawMiddlemarch by George Eliotbookdepository.com/Middlemarch-George-Eliot/9780141439549?ref=grid-view&qid=1570201432991&sr=1-3=BookdrawVernon Lee Prince Alberic and the Snake LadyHere is a copy for you to read:http://www.1890s.ca/PDFs/YBV10_lee_prince.pdf➤ CHALLENGES lucythereaderLucy's challenge → Read an underrated Victorian book published in the same year as your favourite Victorian classic.Beyond the PagesAnge's challenge → Read a book by a Victorian female author (Bonus: one that's new to you)Books and ThingsKatie's challenge → Read a Victorian book under 200 pages and/or over 500 pagesKate's challenge → Re-read a Victorian bookGroup challenge → Read by candlelightGroup readalong → The Importance of Being Earnest & A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde➤ LINKS MENTIONEDKatie (Books and Things) → https://www.youtube.com/user/thesilve...Ange (Beyond the Pages) → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcg...Kate Howe → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcj...Victober Goodreads group → https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
Summer Wrap Up Part 2 #Book Draw 2019-09-30 | Hi allThis is Part 2 of my summer reading wrap up! I had too much to say to fit it into one video :DFor part 1 follow this link:youtu.be/gmtch0qUgnsFeel free to say hi to me on social media@olyblissBooks Mentioned:Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ + Cultureby Amelia Abrahambookdepository.com/Queer-Intentions-AMELIA-ABRAHAM/9781509866168?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926059349&sr=1-1=BookdrawSafe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space by Derek Owusubookdepository.com/Safe-Derek-Owusu/9781409182634?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926181117&sr=1-1=BookdrawWhere Angels fear to Tread by EM Forster (and Howards End)bookdepository.com/Where-Angels-Fear-Tread-E-M-Forster/9780141199252?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926272561&sr=1-1=BookdrawAnimal Farm by George Orwellbookdepository.com/Animal-Farm-George-Orwell/9780141036137?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926314221&sr=1-1=BookdrawRaymond Antrobus the Perseverancebookdepository.com/The-Perseverance-Raymond-Antrobus/9781908058522=BookdrawSource referenced:SAFE edited by Derek Owusuyoutu.be/cZf6X4mkIugThe Perseverance by Raymond Antrobusyoutu.be/EEGnjj5hEE0
Summer Wrap Up Part 1 #Book Draw 2019-09-28 | Hi there!My Name is Oly Bliss and this is my channel #BookdrawThis is a two part video Feel free to say hi to me on Social Media @olyblissHere are the books I mentionedDarius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorrambookdepository.com/Darius-Great-Is-Not-Okay-Adib-Khorram/9780525552970?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926406618&sr=1-3=BookdrawThe Stonewall Reader edited by New York Public Librarybookdepository.com/Stonewall-Reader-Edmund-White/9780143133513?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926486369&sr=1-1=BookdrawZami a New spelling of my Name by Audre Lordebookdepository.com/Zami-Audre-Lorde/9780241351086?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926519353&sr=1-1=BookdrawAwaken Online series by Travis Bagwell (I read Dominion) bookdepository.com/Awaken-Online-Travis-Bagwell/9781073113811?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926572544&sr=1-1=BookdrawThree Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafakbookdepository.com/Three-Daughters-Eve-Elif-Shafak/9780241978887?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926610759&sr=1-1=BookdrawShe has also recently released 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange Worldbookdepository.com/10-Minutes-38-Seconds-this-Strange-World-Elif-Shafak/9780241293867?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926658841&sr=1-1=BookdrawSources referenced:L002A Intro 475 Marsha P Johnson interviewed by Betty Brown 4 27 73youtu.be/tvW-Fif4KFEElif Shafak on 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange Worldyoutu.be/6-9VsPqAsLoInconsiderate X awaken Online artwork source:awakenonline.fandom.com/wiki/File:Wiki-backgroundAmelia Parris artwork of ELiza from Awaken Onlineartstation.com/artwork/x1Qn4
A Quick Catch Up video- its been a minute ;) #Book Draw 2019-09-27 | Hi my name is Oly Bliss and this is my channel #BookdrawIt's been a hot minute since I last posted a video I thought I would just do a quick catch up video to let you know what has been going on Hope everyone is well and good and I'll be returning with more regular content soon :D
3 Little Words Tag #Book Draw 2019-08-07 | Hi All my Name is Oly Bliss and this is my channel #BookdrawI enjoy queer fiction and occasionally create artFind me on social media and feel free to say Hi @olyblissThis is the 3 Little Words Tag and here are the channels mentioned:Original tag A. G. Macdonaldyoutube.com/watch?v=jyLYRnLTbqA&t=5sCharlie Brookyoutube.com/user/PicklersmumZaynesBookNookyoutube.com/channel/UCLRPnDtFekKomHLYmIdHDDgBooks are my Social Lifeyoutube.com/channel/UCJWQahxmBl81gKs-OBls2BwMUSLIM REVIEWERS RECOMMEND MUSLIM BOOKSyoutube.com/watch?v=_MwziTE0i-MEric Karl Andersonyoutube.com/channel/UCYOfhQvPzZ7ALqeXa8NleHQPEG the BOOK PRIZE ADDICTyoutube.com/channel/UCC4vmxzO656Ih85zOhO0abQ/videosSupposedly Funyoutube.com/channel/UCOYmDxkNFwDmuTrGfqJtIaATea Hagsyoutube.com/channel/UC48oLcrHh0YVkEDIvO04lOAGhost Readeryoutube.com/channel/UCN_6Vf8AF0C_7AqQ811O2UgPOC-a-thon 2019 Announcement Videoyoutube.com/watch?v=wvu8mAGDfuM&t=2sA Little Book Lifeyoutube.com/channel/UC-FEiOwoPLd1RWQzEvEoyIAKathy Trithardtyoutube.com/channel/UCiN4woTQzWrciAcjIKQCzHAMyers Briggs Personality Test16personalities.com/free-personality-testWorld Chase Tag Reference youtube.com/watch?v=rgWBm5ud20Y&t=264s
Mid Year Freak Out 2019 #Book Draw 2019-07-31 | Hello!My name is Oly Bliss and this is my channel #Bookdraw you can talk to me on social media @olyblissI think this is who created the original tag:Earl Gray Booksyoutube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRgChami: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReadLike...Annika: http://hidingbooks.blogspot.com.auTHE QUESTIONS:1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2016. 2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2016.3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.5. Biggest disappointment.6. Biggest surprise.7. Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you)8. Newest fictional crush.9. Newest favourite character.10. Book that made you cry.11. Book that made you happy.12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?14. Favourite Book Community MemberBooks mentionedFaces in the Crowd Novel by Valeria Luisellibookdepository.com/Faces-Crowd-Valeria-Luiselli/9781847085078?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926723893&sr=1-1=BookdrawAwaken Online Series by Travis Bagwell (Book 3 Evolution and Book four Dominion)bookdepository.com/Awaken-Online-Travis-Bagwell/9781073113811?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926756690&sr=1-1=BookdrawMachineries of Empire, Revenant Gun Book by Yoon Ha Leebookdepository.com/Revenant-Gun-Yoon-Ha-Lee/9781781086070?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926785828&sr=1-1=BookdrawThe Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee Montague Siblings #2 bookdepository.com/Ladys-Guide-Petticoats-Piracy-Mackenzi-Lee/9780062795328?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926811171&sr=1-1=BookdrawBroken Earth Series, The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisinbookdepository.com/Obelisk-Gate-N-K-Jemisin/9780356508368?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926851856&sr=1-1=BookdrawThe Folk of the Air Series, The Wicked King by Holly Blackbookdepository.com/Wicked-King-Folk-Air-2-Holly-Black/9781471407352?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926880960&sr=1-1=BookdrawMeat Market by Juno Dawsonbookdepository.com/Meat-Market-Juno-Dawson/9781786540386=BookdrawBlack Flamingo by Dean Attabookdepository.com/Black-Flamingo-Dean-Atta/9781444948585?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926940252&sr=1-1=BookdrawFever Code by James Dashnerbookdepository.com/Fever-Code-James-Dashner/9781911077039?ref=grid-view&qid=1569926975998&sr=1-1=BookdrawPulp by Robin Talleybookdepository.com/Pulp-Robin-Talley/9781848457126?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927002270&sr=1-1=BookdrawThe Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvaterbookdepository.com/Raven-Boys-Maggie-Stiefvater/9781407134611?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927027916&sr=1-1=BookdrawThe Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsbergbookdepository.com/Music-What-Happens-Bill-Konigsberg/9781338215502?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927058106&sr=1-1=BookdrawA Room of Ones Own by Virgina Woolfbookdepository.com/Room-Ones-Own-Three-Guineas-Vintage-Classics-Woolf-Series-Virginia-Woolf/9781784870874?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927080477&sr=1-1=BookdrawCrazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwanbookdepository.com/Crazy-Rich-Asians-Kevin-Kwan/9781782393849?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927124570&sr=1-1=BookdrawVegan 100 by Gaz Oakleybookdepository.com/Vegan-Christmas-Gaz-Oakley/9781787132672?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927165890&sr=1-1=BookdrawDrapetomania by John R. Gordonbookdepository.com/Drapetomania-John-R-Gordon/9780995516274?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927191801&sr=1-1=BookdrawMartin and John by Dale Peckbookdepository.com/Martin-John-Dale-Peck/9781616954840?ref=grid-view&qid=1569927224914&sr=1-7=BookdrawReferencesAwaken online Jason evolution:deviantart.com/saturdayromantist/art/Awaken-Online-Book-1-Outfit-Evolution-746918457Shakespeare's Telling Tales: The Black Flamingo with Dean Attayoutube.com/watch?v=qHksXFqr_BgFamily Guy - Ultimate Power Universe.mp4youtube.com/watch?v=mND4vbzQuXo&t=49sJon M. Chu requesting the rights for the song Yellowkatherine ho - yellow (coldplay cover ) Lyrics 瘋狂亞洲富豪 Crazy Rich Asians soundtrackyoutube.com/watch?v=Tn-tgKjQAt4rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/crazy-rich-asians-director-shares-letter-sent-to-coldplay-for-yellow-permission-713148Felicity Reimagined: A Lady's Guide To Petticoats and Piracy Reviewyoutu.be/QoHQyIx2YbU
Bradford Literature Festival 2019 Vlog #Book Draw 2019-07-25 | Hello My name is Oly Bliss and this is #Bookdraw feel free to comment or say hi through social media @olyblissI enjoy reviewing queer fiction and occasionally make images out of the stuff I review.This is my third trip up to Bradford Literature Festival feel free to check out my previous visits:Bradford Literature Festival 2018:youtu.be/RoGlktccAdIBradford Literature Festival 2017:youtu.be/ZiLamyO3xnwHere are links to the festival and people who I saw:bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/exploring-neurodiversityAmy Arnold and a Slip of a Fishandotherstories.org/slip-of-a-fishJames Sinclair @AutismRevised AutisticandUnapologetic.com Kate Foxautism.org.uk/get-involved/media-centre/news/2019-03-08-kate-fox-iwd.aspxJen Campbellbradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/history-snow-whiteJen's playlist looking at Fairy tales:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlRIaAzTjWi7P2StmqI0MG8d_K3bo2BX3bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/fairy-tales-reimagined-2Jen Campbell, Kirsty Logan, Nikita Gill with Jean Menzieshttp://www.jen-campbell.co.ukyoutube.com/user/BookishThoughts/playlistshttp://www.kirstylogan.commeanwhilepoetry.tumblr.com @nktgill
June Wrap Up #Book Draw 2019-07-17 | Hi everyone this is #Bookdraw and my June Wrap Up!Feel free to say hi to me on social media @olyblissI've had a fab couple of months and here are the books I read:A Room of One's Own by Virginia WoolfInterment by Samira AhmedSomething Like Summer Jay BellGo get these books!jaybellbooks.com/something-like-seriesOverstory by Richard PowersThe Little Mermaid by by Hans Christian AndersenChannels Mentioned:She Gathered booksyoutube.com/watch?v=2Loi-_Q2wa8Whatpageareyouonyoutube.com/watch?v=CnukspSrd0M&t=22sA little Book Lifeyoutube.com/watch?v=dOb6ZPrbnZs&t=84sBook Your Imaginationyoutube.com/watch?v=jrlqGGlAezE&t=16sJen Campbellyoutube.com/watch?v=PuSqIpqJ-XcOriginal video sourcesA Cat rolling In cashyoutube.com/watch?v=dp42vSv-cVMHow Books are Madeyoutube.com/watch?v=N__wYtFR_WsDangerous Cut down 300 year old tree in 10 minutesyoutube.com/watch?v=W8j2RjeXPqYSomething Like Summer- Official Traileryoutube.com/watch?v=g0N8GE4sggw
The Over 30s Tag #Book Draw 2019-06-28 | Hi all,I did a tag because I wanted to join the over 30's party :DFeel free to say hi to me with a comment below or through social media @olyblissIf you haven't been tagged, please still feel free to do the tag if you feel so inclined. You still belong to the Awesome Over 30 Club! (Or you don't, but you're looking forward to it! 😉) --Prompts--1. Name one of your favourite books that features a protagonist who is thirty years old or older.2. Name a book that represents who you were when you were younger. 3. Name a book that represents where you are in your life now. 4. Name a book that represents something that has never changed about you.5. Name one of your favourite classics. 6. Name a book you like or would like to read that was published in the year you were born. CHANNELS MENTIONEDJen Gallagheryoutube.com/watch?v=Q86QMQ1TD54&t=14sINKNOTBLOOD (Original Tag)youtube.com/watch?v=_agjF_y9UKkBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Book of Lies by Felice PicanoThe Violet Quill edited by David Bergman and Author: David Bergman (ed.)Animorphs series by K. A. ApplegateThe EncounterCatch 22 by Joseph HellerDraw the Line by Lauren LinnTo Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper LeeHandmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Queer Stories: Sophie Liverpool 2018 #Book Draw 2019-06-21 | I will up load these sporadically across my channel and create a new play list for these. I did a micro residency with the Gwendolyn gallery in Liverpool in 2018.I am creating a series of interviews of stories of lots of lovely people from Liverpool and capturing a slice of their life. Sophie Green has a website with all her amazing work please go and check her out and support a wonderful artist.http://www.sophie-green.comHere is also previous videos exploring Queer Stories from Liverpool Queer stories: Ben- Liverpool 2018youtu.be/INUoyavCd_kQueer stories: Omar- Liverpool 2018youtu.be/MwtzrabTukISix interviews in Liverpool on Important books youtu.be/2Rxt7tASptA
The Ten BookTubers Personalities Tag #Book Draw 2019-06-13 | Hi allI'm doing the Booktubers Personalities TagFeel free to say hi in the comments below or on social media @olyblissThis was tag is originally from Allan Moreton youtube.com/watch?v=RJlz0jotvzk&t=1sI picked this tag up through Leo's channel go check him out his responses too!A Little Book Lifeyoutube.com/watch?v=MbWCyR_2D_A&t=57sThese are the original questionsThe Ten BookTubers Personalities Tag Question 1: Which BookTuber under-rates themselves? Question 2. Which BookTuber doesn’t take themselves too seriously? Question 3. Which BookTuber has an under-stated delivery? Question 4. Which BookTuber has a quirky rambling style? Question 5.: Which BookTuber reads highbrow literature? Question 6. Which BookTuber has a quiet demeanour? Question 7. Which BookTuber has intelligence and depth? Question 8. Which BookTuber is warm and friendly? Question 9. Which BookTuber is self-deprecating? Question 10. Which BookTuber has a quiet, measured delivery? Emma's Bookish Lifestyleyoutube.com/channel/UCFq4hx73R3pQyCDLJDL7QpwMel's Bookland Adventuresyoutube.com/channel/UCpyooWkAk5PyjfY-ksJtv5gLeanne Roseyoutube.com/channel/UCN4GiyNI5vGmunlGP7WZ6IwRachel Louise Akinsyoutube.com/user/rachkinzzHooked on Booksyoutube.com/channel/UCMX6_g_cfFKjWk_rRPb3RTAWhatpageareyouonyoutube.com/channel/UCsUwugvMAROjWUpnKYSdWJwNur Chaosyoutube.com/channel/UCvpBSSAsr2W-ys7pv1QonVQMCS-Booksyoutube.com/channel/UCLy809DbEyHPuxItlEYU-RABooks and Thingsyoutube.com/user/thesilverscribeCharlie Brookyoutube.com/user/PicklersmumBookish Islanderyoutube.com/user/juanoukChallengeThySelfyoutube.com/channel/UC3mSY2O7aLwktimEzt-T_lA
May Wrap Up #Book Draw 2019-06-07 | HI everyoneThis is my May wrap up feel free to say hi to me in the comments below or on social media @olyblissIf you enjoyed the video please add a like with a thumbs up to help grow my channel!Books discussed:Maurice by E. M. FosterGhost Wall by Sarah MosseEducated by Tara WestoverReference Tara Westovers journey from off-the-grid childhood to Cambridge: Full Videoyoutube.com/watch?v=rTLK5AEVCEcFlow Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiNew Speed-Solving Record Set for Rubik's Cubeyoutube.com/watch?v=SjOyaf2JKoE
Sketch Review: The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsburg #Book Draw 2019-05-22 | Hi allI'm reviewing The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsburg! I really loved this book because its great at allowing men to be open and discuss their feeling or express themselves in more positive and constructive ways. I'm trying a slightly different format, sketching out something I liked in the book and then commenting on the themes in the book. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below :DPlease also if you loved this book too- let me know! Not enough people are talking about this book and they really should :)Also feel free to comment of follow on twitter and Instagram @olybliss
The IDAHOBIT Tag (my book choices!) #Book Draw 2019-05-17 | My original tag videoyoutu.be/w9HEn-WPbgQRemember you don't have to do this just on 17 May -be an ally and upload it any day so more people are aware of IDAHOBIT!Books mentioned:1. Indomitable Inspirited- Ruby Fruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown2. Dynamic Divergence- Nimona by Noelle Stevenson3. Age of Aquarius- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 4. Healing Hearts- The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas5. Open-minded Observer- The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin6. Brave Beings- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky7. International inspirations- Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami8. Thoroughly Thrilling- Days Without End by Sebastian BarryPlease feel free to give this tag ago here are the prompts below! Let me know if you do this tag and I'll add a link!International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is on 17 May but feel free to upload this tag at any time! The tag is aiming to build allies through finding shared agenda across other themes regarding social and political agendas which demonstrate inclusion of lgbtqia+ characters within the their stories. Feel free to talk about any books. No matter how big or small our representation! When we are present we are visible. You may not be able to find a book which covers every family member of the LGBTQIA+ community for the tag that’s ok! Where possible try to find some diverse representation across our community any include agendas which are relevant to you! I hope by sharing this tag we are able to build greater intersectional relationships and become more present and relevant to a greater number of people agendas. Finding shared ground and commonalities is what helps build empathy and understanding between people. --THE PROMPTS OF THE TAG: -1. Indomitable Inspirited- A book with a character that overcomes adversity. Who regardless of where they come from or what external forces work against them. They are able to rise above and overcome because they are irrepressible! -2. Dynamic Divergence- A character who acts differently to the status-quo either in thought, physicality or acts and behaviour -3. Age of Aquarius- The dawn of revolution! Find a book which discusses change. This is about flattening the pyramid and individuals assuming more power. This is about acknowledging a broken system and crucially, not waiting for someone else to fix it. -4. Healing Hearts- For the stories that create resolve, restore justice and build peace or happiness. Any book that gives you the warm and fuzzies feelings.-5. Open-minded Observer Those stories and character that feature an outsiders or observers. A story where someone has observed their surroundings are drawn their own conclusions about the contexts of how or where they live.- 6. Brave Beings Stories of acts of boldness and bravery where either an individual, group or community stepped up their game in some way! The moments of bravery that really stood out to you.-7. International inspirations- A book originating from a country separate from your own that has inspired your imagination in some way- could be anywhere or any about anything. -8. Thoroughly Thrilling- A book which is thrilling in some way. It could be an adventure, fantasy, horror sci-fi or of course a Thriller :-o (Try to highlight where the queer representation if possible!) Feel free to let me know if you've done the tag I would love to know! find me on social media @Olybliss on twitter and instagramreferences within the videoNimonageekundspiel.com/home/2016/9/28/nimonaReady Player One:Helen Harris Illustration by Alex Linek dribbble.com/shots/3345834-Helen-Harris-Ready-Player-OneAech illustration AlexielAprildeviantart.com/alexielapril/art/aecH-387795470Trailer for Oasisyoutu.be/_WssoDJYGyYIOI imagetwitter.com/viveport/status/979818674142900225The Slaphttps://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/melissa-george-on-returning-to-the-slap-i-want-to-dig-deeper-trailerRichietvovermind.com/the-slap-season-1-episode-8-review-richieyoutube.com/watch?v=Rq49v4oJvcE20150119-12t1ya.htmlLeft Hand of Darkness Mapbigthink.com/left-hand-of-darkness-mapPerks of being a wall FlowerCharlie speakeasyohiou.com/2012/10/25/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-infinitely-successful-final-editSam and Patrickyoutube.com/watch?v=2vb2qrcPEEsDays With Out Endthestar.com/entertainment/books/2017/01/22/sweeping-western-by-a-masterful-irish-writer.htmlKafka on the Shore:Lisa Ito http://rittlerion.com/gallery.html
April Wrap Up #Book Draw 2019-05-12 | Hi all,Here is a over due April wrap up! I've been busy knuckling down with work at the moment so less present right now- my apologies! But I'm up dating you with a bunch of books I read in April. I actually missed a couple off because I wanted to give me time to these in particular as I enjoyed them so much!Books MentionThe Music of What Happens Bill Konigsberg Trans a Memoir by Juliet JacquesDestiny Cry Michel RussellHow to Survive a Plague David France(Trailer footage used from The Last One vimeo.com/71129741) The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin (and The Fifth Season)The Girl Aquarium by Jen Campbellcheck out her channel here: youtube.com/user/jenvcampbell/videosFeel free to follow me on social media @olybliss
The IDAHOBIT TAG (original) #Book Draw 2019-04-29 | Hi everyone!Please feel free to give this tag ago here are the prompts below! Remember you don't have to do this just on 17 May be an ally and upload it any day so more people are aware of IDAHOBIT!international Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is on 17 May but feel free to upload this tag at any time!The tag is aiming to build allies through finding shared agenda across other themes regarding social and political agendas which demonstrate inclusion of lgbtqia characters within the their stories. Feel free to talk about any books. No matter how big or small our representation! When we are present we are visible. You may not be able to find a book which covers every family member of the LGBTQIA+ community for the tag that’s ok!Where possible try to find some diverse representation across our community any include agendas which are relevant to you!I hope by sharing this tag we are able to build greater intersectional relationships and become more present and relevant to a greater number of people agendas. Finding shared ground and commonalities is what helps build empathy and understanding between people. THE PROMPTS OF THE TAG:1.Indomitable Inspirited-A book with a character that overcomes adversity. Who regardless of where they come from or what external forces work against them. They are able to rise above and overcome because they are irrepressible!2.Dynamic Divergence- A character who acts differently to the status-quo either in thought, physicality or acts and behaviour3.Age of Aquarius-The dawn of revolution! Find a book which discusses change. This is about flattening the pyramid and individuals assuming more power. This is about acknowledging a broken system and crucially, not waiting for someone else to fix it.4.Healing Hearts- For the stories that create resolve, restore justice and build peace or happiness. Any book that gives you the warm and fuzzies feelings.5.Open-minded ObserverThose stories and character that feature an outsiders or observers. A story where someone has observed their surroundings are drawn their own conclusions about the contexts of how or where they live.6.Brave BeingsStories of acts of boldness and bravery where either an individual, group or community stepped up their game in some way! The moments of bravery that really stood out to you.7.International inspirations- A book originating from a country separate from your own that has inspired your imagination in some way- could be anywhere or any about anything.8.Thoroughly Thrilling- A book which is thrilling in some way. It could be an adventure, fantasy, horror sci-fi or of course a Thriller :-o(Try to highlight where the queer representation if possible!)Feel free to let me know if you've done the tag I would love to know!find me on social media @Olybliss on twitter and instagram
A Spring Book Haul #Book Draw 2019-04-22 | Hello this is my channel #BookdrawI've brought a few books over the last few weeks and thought it was time to share a haul!Feel free to say hi to me on social media @olyblissHere are the books that I mentioned:Something Like Summer by Jay BellMiddlesex by Jeffrey EugenidesInternment by Samira Ahmedlittlebrown.co.uk/titles/samira-ahmed/internment/9780349003344here is more of the video of Sharmaine Lovegrove at panel at London Book Fairtwitter.com/hashtag/londonbookfair?src=hashBattle Ship Yamato by Jan MorrisHere is a link to the Interview with Jan Morris on her new book 'Battleship Yamato'On Solitude by Michel De MontaigneOn Suicide by David HumeA Room of One's Own by Virgina Woolfyoutube.com/watch?v=xfGU9IPmk_kFaces in the Crowd Valeria Luiselli and the Bath Spa in case you're interested :Dthermaebathspa.comTopping and Company Booksellerstoppingbooks.co.uk/events/bathHere is a great guide to other bookshops in Bath though as well!inprint.co.uk/thebookguide/shops/town.php?loc=South%20West&locc=Somerset&loccc=BATH
The Booktube Top Tens Tag #Book Draw 2019-04-17 | HI all,I've gone against what I said I wouldn't do. I did another Tag. But its because I missed taking part and contributing to the wonderful Booktube community.Feel Free to say hi on social media @olyblissThis Tag was originally created by Jason at Old Blue's Chapter and Verseyoutube.com/watch?v=zl_1dQQD4KI&t=9sBut I was inspired by the lovely Shawn to do this so go say hi to him as well!youtube.com/watch?v=-ZzGsS7WzvY&t=244sinds of books eligible for your list: - Individual works of fiction (e.g. the novel A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens or the short story collection The Hill Bachelors by William Trevor) - Individual plays (e.g. The Crucible by Arthur Miller) - Individual works of non-fiction (e.g. the memoir Girl Meets God by Lauren Winner) - Individual books of poetry (e.g. the volume My Name is William Tell by William Stafford) - Individual books of the Bible (e.g. the Gospel of John or the Book of Psalms) - Series of books or plays are eligible to be counted as a single title (e.g. the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling or the Angels in America duo of plays by Tony Kushner) Books that are ineligible for your list: - the Bible in its entirety (owing to its being a library of books) - the Collected Works of a given writer (you may not choose, for instance, the collected works of William Shakespeare as a single book) My Choices for the Booktube Top Tens Tag:Juliet Takes a breath by Gabby RiveriaThe Wave by Todd StrasserCloud Atlas by David MitchellGender Games by Juno DawsonBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyCall Me By Your Name by André AcimanThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe Hyperion Cantos by Dan SimmonsThe Counterfeiters by André GideF*cking Martin by Dale Peck
March Wrap Up includes #Irishreadathon and #MiddlegradeMarch reads #Book Draw 2019-04-01 | Hi AllThis is #BookdrawHere is my wrap up of reads through the month of March 2019. Feel free to comment down below and say hello or feel free to reach out to me on social media @olyblissBooks MentionedThe House You Pass on The Way by Jacqueline WoodSlammerkin by Emma Donoghue (Also Hood )Panopticon by Jenni FaganOranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette WintersonIn My Mind's Eye by Jan Morris (I also mention Hav)Keeping You a Secret by Julie Ann PetersReverent Gun by Joon Ha LeeGiovanni's Room by James BaldwinDancer from the Dance by by Andrew HolleranThe Swimming-Pool Library by Alan HollinghurstBuenas Noches Buenos Aires by Gilbert Adair Pulp by Robin TalleyChannels Mentioned#TheIrishReadathonLeanne Roseyoutube.com/watch?v=RrTv4HcG9aw&t=39s#MiddleGradeMarchBooksAndJamsyoutube.com/watch?v=QhrbCOK8HOE&t=84slifebetweenwords youtube.com/watch?v=I67MvSNTXN4&t=29sSimon Savidgeyoutube.com/watch?v=3uP4LtIamyQ&t=3s
Felicity Reimagined: A Ladys Guide To Petticoats and Piracy Review #Book Draw 2019-03-17 | Hi all this is my channel #Bookdraw feel free to say Hi to me on social media @olyblissI really Like the character Felicity in the book A Lady's Guide To Petticoats and Piracy which was written by Mackenzie Lee. I was surprised that the cover design didn't reflect the character I had imagined from the way she is described within the books. I’m interested in Adaptational attractiveness has there you been other books where a character has been physically changed to suit marketing?It was fun to change the book cover design and have a go at exploring the what I imagined Felicity to look like. For this video I used Krita a free on-line tool which allows you to do most the things photoshop does without paying a monthly subscription! Imagines I referenced. FoxFace, Jacqueline Emerson from the Hunger Games movieA Sack- Back Grown from 1760 via the Victoria and Albert Museum and a Portrait painting of Mrs Antoine Julien Meffre-Rouzan in 1839, by Jean Joseph Vaudechamp,
February Wrap Up #Book Draw 2019-03-13 | Hi All,This is a snap shot of all the books I read in February - I thought I did alight seeing as it was a short month!Feel free to say hi to me with comments down below it really helps grow my channel. OR say hi to me more directly through social media @olyblissBooks Mentioned:A Simple Favour by Darcy BellAn Appeal to the World in a Time of Division, by Franz Alt, his Holiness the Dalai LamaThe Wicked King by Holy BlackThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerWhy I am no Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-LodgePulp by Robin TalleyAnd The Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness
Five LGBT Middle Grade March Readathon #Book Draw 2019-03-09 | Hi allThis is my channel #bookdrawSo I found out about #middlegrademarch through Booky Lorra go check her video out:youtube.com/watch?v=lguCz0e7I3k&t=75sThey Hosts for Middle Grade March areLife Between Wordsyoutube.com/watch?v=I67MvSNTXN4BooksAndJamsyoutube.com/watch?v=QhrbCOK8HOEChallenges and books: 1. A nonfiction or book based on true events - Fact or Fiction? The truth behind urban myths 2. Book with a nonhuman main character - War Horse by Michael Murpurgo 3. A fantasy - The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson 4. Book written in verse - A Change is Gonna Come 5. A diverse read - A Change is Gonna ComeThe Books mentionedBetter Nate Than Ever by Tim FederleStar-Crossed by Barbara DeeThe House You Pass On The Way by Jacqueline WoodsonPansy Boy by Paul HarfleetRock and Riot by Chelsey Furedi (Go see ChrisVilgante video about web comics youtube.com/watch?v=tZZam5C1H0o&t=2s)
LGBT History 2019 Peace, Reconciliation and Activism #Book Draw 2019-02-28 | Hello there!This is a collection of suggestions for those wanting to know about our queer history. This year LGBT History Month is encouraging us to explore Peace, Activism and Reconciliation.Books discussed:A New Man a Memoir by Charlie KissSista! Anthology African/Caribbean descent with a UK connection by Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (Editor), Rikki Beadle-Blair (Editor), John R Gordon (Editor) Trumpet by Jackie KayClose To The Knives by David WojnarowizTouching Harry by Peter RobinsDrapetomania by john R GordonCheck out Jen Gallagheryoutube.com/watch?v=f292kDdCsEw&t=451sVideo with Hebe talking about Greenham Commonyoutube.com/watch?v=QX6QTNQf_a0&t=4sSubscribe or say hi through instagram and twitter @olybliss
Why I love Libraries- Response to Booky Lorra! #Book Draw 2019-02-24 | Hi allI've totally stolen this concept from Booky Lorra. Her video is available to watch here you should definable watch it she's great:youtube.com/watch?v=fJ8kXzBRavcHere are some of the books I mentioned within the videoLet's Talk About Love by Clare KannBeautiful creatures by Kami Garcia, Margaret StohlKafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami I did talk about this one more in a previous wrap up video:youtube.com/watch?v=SIlEZ4SkcOYHere is a link to Manchester Library archive a great resource for LGBT History:secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/448/archives_and_local_history/520/guide_to_lesbian_gay_bisexual_or_transgender_lgbt_resourcesOther bookish references within in the video include in no particular order (did you get them all though?)Librarians:Goldie Hawn in Foul PlayShirley Jones in The Music Man Dorthy Malone in the Big SleepStrike Up the Band Judy GarlandRachel Weisz in the MummyAdetomiwa Edun playing Sean in a Discovery of Witches by Deborah HarknessWan Shi Tong an ancient, wise, and powerful spirit who collects information in his library featured in the Avatar seriesBell from Beauty and the BeastIn Ghostbusters (aka The Grey Lady, Gray Lady, Librarian Ghost, the Librarian) Librarian Eleanor Twitty and the very first ghost that the Ghostbusters encountered.A librarian of Biblioteca di San Barnaba. The Librarian was played by an uncredited performer in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The character appeared in a non-speaking role.Madam Irma Pince witch and librarian from Harry PotterMrs Beamster the librarian (aka the Laminator) the Librarian from the Black Lagoon by Mike ThalerThe Librarians a Scyfy series
Discussion video Oly from #BookDraw with Alex from Whatpageareyouon? #Book Draw 2019-02-13 | Hi Everyone this is a collaborative video with the wonderful Alex from Whatpageareyouon you can head over to his channel and check out our other video in this video we are discussing male on male representation and our hope for its future:This is a conversation video drawn from watching a previous video that Alex had done on his channel reviewing LGBTQIA themes with The Beginners:The books we mentionedCall Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman More Than This by Patrick NessAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universeby Benjamin Alire SáenzSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaNovel by Becky Albertalli
Queer Stories: Ben Liverpool 2018 #Book Draw 2019-02-08 | I will up load these sporadically across my channel and create a new play list for these. I did a micro residency with the Gwendolyn gallery in Liverpool. I am creating a series of interviews of stories of lots of lovely people from Liverpool and capturing a slice of their life. I thought Ben's video was perfect for LGBT History Month in honour of there themes Peace, Reconciliation and Activism This is Ben is involved with the Michael Causer Foundation as a Trustee. He's talks about his activism within his school involving wanting to discuss Sophie Lancaster for the Anthony Walker remembrance day.To learn more about these three great foundations in Liverpool please follow the links below:michaelcauserfoundation.org.uksophielancasterfoundation.com anthonywalkerfoundation.com
January Wrap Up #Book Draw 2019-02-03 | Hi all this is my channel #BookDrawThis is my January wrap up of the books I read. I had a great month of reads if you have read any of these feel free to comment down below like and subscribe or say hi through @olybliss on instagram and twitter!Books MentionedThis is Going to Hurt by Adam KayThe Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater. 1.The Raven Boys 2 The Dream Thieves 3 Blue Lily, Lily Blue 4 The Raven King(The ending was awesome by the way I actually have finished the last book and loved it!)The Third Reel by S. J. NaudéShawn the Book Manic wrap start 8:40 for the Third Reelyoutube.com/watch?v=lycfeKS1_cc
LGBT History Month 2019 Offical Faces book recommendations #Book Draw 2019-01-26 | Hi There!This is #BookDraw where I look at queer fiction and occasionally create drawings about the books I love.In this vidoe I'm looking at the offical faces that are being focused on through the LGBT History Month here in the UK.Feel free to reach out and chat to me through social media @OlyblissThe four fantastic people areMarsha P JohnsonMagnus HirschfeldRobert Graves Marielle FrancoBooks Mentioned Stonewall by David CarterMarch with Marsha by Katie HallHow to Survive a Plague David FranceThe Homosexuality of Men and Women, The Third Sex, the Sexual History of World War by Magnus HirschfeldSassoon and Graves by Helen McPail and Philip GuestGood Bye to All That by Robert GravesRobert Graves: War Poems Wild Olives By William GravesA Sunflower in Her Hair: Poems and Testimonies for Marielle FrancoOther videosPride Tag youtu.be/AwHt9ISysyQJames Hanley and My Trip to Liverpoolyoutu.be/Qkrf-32qR08A-Z of LGBT Booksyoutu.be/MlPzSBC4pV0Some Legendary Queer Authors at Tate Britainyoutu.be/d-stMRaxnv8The Boy Behind the Booksyoutu.be/YPGkbwsyDYQ
Goals for 2019 #Book Draw 2019-01-19 | Hi All,Just outlining some channel related goals for 2019 and some changes to the structure of my channel!Feel free to check out my mentioned videos:Queer stories: Omar- Liverpool 2018youtu.be/MwtzrabTukISix interviews in Liverpool on Important booksyoutu.be/2Rxt7tASptAIf I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Speed Drawingyoutu.be/gpT9NkUUZ_0The Counterfeiters Speed Drawingyoutu.be/fb2QMSV3_jIFeel free to keep in contact with me @olybliss on instagram and twitter :D
My Sketch Book Tour #Book Draw 2019-01-13 | Hi All,If you follow me on Instagram some of this will look familiar but here is a sketch book tour of the images I created from October 2017 through to January 2018. This is for all the book tubers who only watch booktube- there are loads of other amazing channels which don't just talk about books!I thought I introduce you to some of my favourites.Go check out ManicPixieDreamBoots who inspired me to do this video:youtube.com/watch?v=nx4nuTbZ7Vc&t=1sHere is a list ( in no particular order) of all the channels I mentioned as I went through my sketchbook. All of these channels have informed my work and how I have developed in the last year. Hope you find some inspiration from this and give sketching a go. It's been great for my well-being and really helps me improve my skills.Robin ClontsH.C. Brown (now Holly Brown)Aaron RuttenCesar SantosSara TepesDanica SillsCroquis CafeOwlartsBook mentioned:They Both Die in the End by Adam SilveraKey videos that have really helped me develop:HC Brown Color Theoryyoutube.com/watch?v=gMLU3P3cYEIHow to do Inkoberyoutube.com/watch?v=Q320efwokQkArron Rutten 10 Mistakes made by digital artists:youtu.be/WQWp8kc-EVwSara Tepes Introductiont o Kritayoutube.com/watch?v=kUXNEK8awiYFreckle-Freckle Compilation by Nathan Michael – from The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Galloyoutube.com/watch?v=sPNts8GuDqU&t=57sBrian Jordan Alvarezyoutube.com/user/bjalvo#sketchbook #art #sketch #drawing #illustration #artist #draw #instaart #pencil #artwork #artsy #creative #artoftheday #painting #pen #artistsoninstagram #picture #instagood #doodle #instaartist #gallery #beautiful #drawings #paper #sketching #graphic #photooftheday #ink #masterpiece
My Best of 2018 reads #Book Draw 2019-01-09 | Hi all this is my channel #bookdrawThese are my top eight choices for 2018. There is no particular reason why there is only eight these are just the books that really stood out for my reading this year. Not all of these were released in 2018, they're just the book I read and adored.These include:8. The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amalread here for free: http://tjandamal.comcheck out ChrisViglante's recommendations here: Pride Flag Book Tag | Webcomic Editionyoutube.com/watch?v=tZZam5C1H0o&t=2s7. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chekc out books and things VIctober recommendations here:youtube.com/watch?v=gRavImuUH_0&t=8s6. Margot and Me by Juno Dawson5. Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne4. The Power by Naomi Alderman3. The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons2. Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera I forgot to mention Adriana from perpetualpages introduced me to Juliet takes a breath here are further recommendations from their channel:Recommendations: Latinx Booksyoutube.com/watch?v=wycc6vlG7AE1. Lets Talk About Love by Claire KannLet me know if you loved any of these or better yet tell me your 2018 favourite novels you read and loved through the comments below.Feel free to say hi to me on social media as well my instagram and twitter is @olybliss
Wrap ups for all the readathons! Autumn and Queer Lit and Queer In Space #Book Draw 2019-01-04 | Hi all!Happy New Year! It's been a minute :D So I had a little winter rest but I read a lot during this rest so I'm giving you an overview of all the books which I read during November and December. This includes books which I consumed for the Autumn Readathon, the Queer Lit Readathon and the queer in space.Did I stick to these TBRs? No! I'm a mood reader :D but I read manage to read through a number of them plus a few unexpected extras!Here are all the books I read and mentioned in the video. If you have read any of these please let me know I would love to chat to you in the comments below- or reach out and say hi on Twitter or Instagram @olybliss!Books Mentioned:The DNF's (Did not Finish)Elmet by Fiona MozleySabrina by Nick Drnaso The Books I read:Mussolini’s Island by Sarah DayDark Matter by Michelle PaverHistory of Violence Edouard Louis (the article about his book theguardian.com/books/2018/jun/09/edouard-louis-i-want-to-be-a-writer-of-violence-the-more-you-talk-about-it-the-more-you-can-undo-it)Check out Shawn's full review here: youtube.com/watch?v=t_vXrcE5a4UThe Heart's Invisible Furies by John BoyneThe Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick NessTrue History of the Kelly Gang by Peter CareyThe Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Cruel Prince by Holly Black (and the Wicked King is coming soon!)
A Xmas Cull #Book Draw 2018-12-10 | Hi Allhere is a few books I'm getting rid off and giving you the chance to claim one if you like?The Books up for grabs:A Winkle in TimeThe GiverBreathMad WorldReady Player OneLolitaCatch 22The Great GatsbyThirteen Reasons WayThe Reluctant FundamentalistIllusions If you want one of these books you have to ask for one book in the comments below. You will then need to email your personal address to o.bliss@ymail.com in order for me to send you a book. This is first come, first serve in order to claim your book so make sure you email me your address to make sure you get the book you want! This treat is open until 16 December 2018, after this time I will donate the rest to charity!
Mash Up TBR Queer Readathon + Queer Space #Book Draw 2018-12-03 | Hi all!This is a mash Up TBR between two queer readathon's happening right now!There is Queer readathon HOSTS: Kathy - bit.ly/1TpaSRk Rogan - bit.ly/2O8rPVj Adriana- youtu.be/gJ6bVq7L5FIOFFICIAL HASHTAG: #queerlitread CHALLENGES: (All books must have a queer main character or revolve around queer topics) - Read a book with a indigenous main character - See Yourself: read a book that has an intersectionality you share - New Author: read a book by an author you’ve never read before - Read a book with an ace/aro spectrum main character - Read a book with a trans spec main character - Read a 5 star prediction book, or one that is hyped/popular - ??? : Choose your own category (and tell us what it is!) - Read a graphic novel - Group Read (to be determined by Twitter poll) - Read a middle grade book - Read a book with a disabled main character - Read a book by a POC author - Read a translated book - Read a historical fiction - Read a genre you don’t usually read - Read an #ownvoices bookAnd then Owl of OwlYarnReadsQueers in Space #QueerInSpaceyarnowlreads.wordpress.com/queer-in-space-readathonBooks Mentioned:Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le GuinRevenat Gun Yoon Ha Leerecommended videos:Perpetual Pages:youtu.be/TFKrHmYeTWwLia Cooperyoutube.com/watch?v=MQs8IVPkFDoMussonlini's Island by Sarah DayElmet by Fiona MozleySong of Achilles by Madeline MillerDark Matter a ghost story by Michelle PaverGirls of Paper and Fire by Natasha NganSources:Cheris image: sanghanart.tumblr.comMussonlini's Island images: gayles.tv/en/news/cientos-de-Jedao Image: gais-recluidos-en-islas-en-la-italia-de-mussolini/deviantart.com/tag/ninefoxgambit
Queer stories: Omar- Liverpool 2018 #Book Draw 2018-12-01 | Hi all,I reloaded this to improve sound and added subtitles hope it helps!I will up load these sporadically across my channel and create a new play list for these. I did a micro residency with the Gwendolyn gallery Liverpool. I am creating a series of interviews of stories of lots of lovely people from Liverpool and capturing a slice of their life.
Moby Dick by Herman Melville- A review with a queer lens #Book Draw 2018-11-28 | Hi AllThis is a little late but hey- life happens.Feel free to reach me on social media @Olybliss #BookdrawThis is my second half of reviewing Moby Dick for my first video check out the link:youtube.com/watch?v=kNyOKAwTUlQHere is some references I used for this video:Redburn 1849:goodreads.com/book/show/3736.Redburn Love Stories: Sex between Men before Homosexualityby Jonathan Ned Katzgoodreads.com/book/show/179028.Love_StoriesRepresentations of Femininity in Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick" and John Rollin Ridge's "Joaquín Murieta" by Julia Deitermann (Author)grin.com/document/61095The Gay Love Letters of Herman Melville to Nathaniel Hawthornehttp://rictornorton.co.uk/melvill2.htmimage referencesAhab http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/customs_specific_item.php?kind=figure&id=16542&tags=captain%2BnavyIshmael and Queeqeghttp://jcruzcastillo.blogspot.com/2013/06/moby-dick-high-intermediate-a.html6utton: “ishmael and queequeg inspired by: “As we were going along the people stared; not at Queequeg so muchgoogle.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiVhZaEuffeAhVHWBoKHQLCCisQjhx6BAgBEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F489836896962227793%2F&psig=AOvVaw3fw9XbFFxUmfn5oWcWJx6c&ust=1543506750196578video sources:Dave Malloy- A Squeeze of the Hand (Comets)youtube.com/watch?v=FJE6viE7FIUChapter 94. A Squeeze of the Hand.Adventures of Moby Dick Birthday Card Previewyoutube.com/watch?v=3lLHFEdWCmg&t=4sChapter 94. A Squeeze of the Hand. Remaking Moby-DickA scene from John Gentile's adaptation of Moby-Dick, directed by John Gentile and Hylan Scott. Performed at Kennesaw State University in 2008.youtube.com/watch?v=9e0kdE4CnE0The Simpsons: Homer and Moby Dickyoutube.com/watch?v=8rQOJuUh7-8Ahab and Moby DIckyoutube.com/watch?v=eLTlfljynV4&t=108sMoby Dick (1956): Gregory Peck's best sceneyoutube.com/watch?v=NMPW4R727QQ&t=375sMoby Dick (Chapter 94) Herman Melvilleyoutube.com/watch?v=KnT64J7LGDY
Moby Dick painting #Book Draw 2018-11-14 | Hi all,I've been promising this video for ages. I finally got it together and pieced together some thoughts on Moby Dick. Come back for my full review which will give much more discussion about the content of the bookHere is the article regarding over 30 references to the pipe:chahoppy.livejournal.com/65867.htmlThis is also an amazing animation which focuses on the Pipe of Ahab:youtube.com/watch?v=0vtlr_zRnJcIt's also worth noting- and I'll talk about this in my next video how often he talks about men and how little he refers to women:grin.com/document/61095'In his novel Moby-Dick, Melville creates a generally male world. A striking fact is the frequent use of the words “he”, appearing almost 2000 times, and “man” or “men”, being used over 800 times. Words connected to “woman” or “wife”, however, only appear about 35 times in the book.'Other images referenced in the video:ambrmerlinus.dreamwidth.org/1629.htmlhttp://logotexnia-filoteo.blogspot.com/2012/09/2.htmlhttp://sharksshortstoryreviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/bartleby-scrivener-herman-melville.htmlvickielester.com/2013/10/06/moby-dick-writing-about-sex-novelist-rachle-kushnerhttps://bookishgirl.com.au/2013/02/22/the-monomaniac-incarnation-of-all-those-malicious-agencies-which-some-deep-men-feel-herman-melvilles-moby-dick/
Victober Wrap Up #Book Draw 2018-11-09 | HI all,Here is my quite late Victober Wrap up. I had so much fun reading through these books I'm totally converted to Victorian Literature!Victober is a month-long readathon, from 1st-31st October, in which everybody reads Victorian literature! Victober Goodreads Group: tinyurl.com/y7pfkfn2 Ange, Beyond the Pages: https://www.youtube.co/watch?v=T3MMp... Kate Howe: youtu.be/z5fFUPDZdhc Lucythereader: youtu.be/Za2gTU2u7sY ---Challenges--- 1. Ange’s challenge: Read a book by one of the hosts’ favourite Victorian authors (Charlotte Brontë, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell or Thomas Hardy) 2. Kate’s challenge: Read a Victorian book with a proper noun (i.e., a place name or person’s name) in the title 3. Katie’s challenge: Read a book from the first ten years of the Victorian period and/or a book from the last ten years of the Victorian period (i.e., 1837-1847 or 1891-1901) 4. Lucy’s challenge: Read a Victorian book written by a woman anonymously or under a pseudonym 5. General challenge: Read a Victorian book and watch a screen adaptation of it Bonus: Group readalong: Wives and Daughters, by Elizabeth GaskellBooks Mentioned:Oscar Wilde- A picture of Dorian GrayOliver Twist by Charles DickensYellow Book (with Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady") by Vernon LeeNorth and South and Mary Barton by Elizabeth GaskellDorian Gray Painting Scene 2009 youtube.com/watch?v=BZkqt4dK6mM
Elizabeth Gaskells House a tour for Victober! #Book Draw 2018-10-31 | Hi all,As promised I decided to take a look at Elizabeth Gaskell's House which is totally amazing I hope those of you based in the UK are encouraged to go and anyone travelling over into Manchester should definitely Check it out! I did this because I have been reading a few books by Elizabeth Gaskell as part of Victober for more information about that check this video out!Books and Things youtube.com/watch?v=dTWlDaYvT-YFeel free to say hi to me on social media @olyblissElizabeth Gaskell's House http://elizabethgaskellhouse.co.ukPlace's mentioned in the video:The Portico LibraryJohn Reylands LibraryManchester Art GalleryFree Trade Hall (Peterloo Mascara )National History Societytrailer of Peterloo youtube.com/watch?v=mhSv5-frnxk
My Recent Haul feat. Cheltenham Literature Festival #Book Draw 2018-10-26 | Hi All!This is my channel #BookDraw I have recently been travelling quite a bit and on my travels I have picked up a few books along the way I picked up a few books from Gays is the Word and Cheltenham Literature festival and have include a bit from a couple of panels.If you like the video please comment like and subscribe or saBooks mentioned:The Bleak House by Charles DickensOn Being Blue by William H GassThe Doors of Perception by Aldous HuxleyPansy Boy by Paul HarfleetKept Boy by Robert Rodiby review of Closet case:youtu.be/inWW4pQZymwby arty response to Closet Caseyoutu.be/X4ublfE3l1gTo My Trans Sisters edited by Charlie CraggsFeminists Don't Wear Pink curated by Scarlet Curtiseducated by Tara WestoverSabrina by Nick DrnasoGo over and check out other lovely channels mentionedJulia Edmunds: youtube.com/watch?v=pApH_GskmnQ&t=17sJen Campbell:youtube.com/watch?v=-yUQfFf1SCISavidgeReadsyoutube.com/watch?v=WS1YWY86Bsw&t=5sAlex Reads mostlylit podcastmostly-lit.com/our-story
Autumn Readathon TBR #Book Draw 2018-10-20 | Hi All this is my Autumn Readathon TBRBooks mentioned:Dark Matter by Michelle PaverThe Keeper by Graham NortonThe Tall Man by Phoebe LockeElmet by Fiona ShawOriginal video MercysBookishMusings:youtube.com/watch?v=hn0U8xMHfAYThe #Autumnreadathon runs from Sunday 22nd to Saturday 28th October. The prompts are: 1. Read a gothic/spooky book 2. Read a non-fiction book that feels autumnal (I'm classing this as nature writing or cold location trravel writing/memoir) 3. Read a novel set in a cold location 4. Read a historical fiction novel Bonus prompts: 5. Read a short story collection recommendation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjkxp... 6. Read an adult novel about a young female protagonist recommendation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rg_9... The Dark Paintings by Hugh Fleetwood
