Big up yourself

My parents can be blamed for a lot of my "failings"; poor eyesight, hair that is neither straight or curly and my own brand of snobby socialism. And here's something else that has been their legacy to me; my inability to boast.

But now as I struggle to make my voice heard over the din of competition, one of my most powerful tasks will be the ability to self promote. Don't worry I'm not going to try a cocky swagger on for size. But you will be hearing more from me about how gosh darn fabulous I am.

Cos that's what makes me me, and the more people who know about it the better.

Last week a review I wrote was published in the Independent on Sunday. My first national byline, and I only told a few friends. I should have been shouting it from the rooftops, or at least have hired a sky writer. Well, here's the link. I hope that you enjoy it. It's the first of many. Trust me on that.

Independent on Sunday