“In Our Time“

by Ryan Clement ‘Having presented well over 1,000 episodes of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 series, Melvyn Bragg has made the decision to step down from In Our Time following the series which aired earlier this year. Melvyn has presented every episode of In Our Time since the series first launched in 1998,’ wrote theContinue reading ““In Our Time“”

Discrimination in Employment Law in 7 Days

by Ryan Clement “WHAT’s IN A NAME?” asked the Bard, for, “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” says Shakespeare or, I should say, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. WELL, 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 IS FINALLY UPON US, and many of you would be aware of the final 7Continue reading “Discrimination in Employment Law in 7 Days”

Déjà vu

by Ryan Clement Déjà vu is widely recognised as the sensation of having previously experienced a current situation. Many individuals encounter this feeling of familiarity without being able to pinpoint when it occurred; typically, it transpires in places one has not visited before. Although my experience was somewhat different at the time, I only realisedContinue reading “Déjà vu”

A writer’s diary this Summer

by Ryan Clement IT HAS BEEN fascinating seeing how far and wide these blogs have reached. 🌍 🗺️ 🌎 I remember when my first book, Like Father, Like Son, was published and I saw it on the Barnes & Noble website or in a library or in a bookshop. What a feeling! Blogs are fun,Continue reading “A writer’s diary this Summer”

SEVEN DAYS of a Writer’s Diary

by Ryan Clement WHAT STARTED OUT AS AN IDEA has led to a mini-demand for more. I haven’t written more, as my professional obligations on my return to the U.K. have been heavy. Very heavy! And I have had to hit the ground running! 🏃🏾‍♂️ FOR NEWCOMERS, the diary entries capture my daily creativity andContinue reading “SEVEN DAYS of a Writer’s Diary”

Discrimination in Employment in 7 days

by Ryan Clement, LL.M., B.A., BSc., FRSA, barrister NOW that my subscribers and readers have followed the final 7 days of my journey in completing the first draft of this book, which I had the pleasure of finalising on the beautiful Greek island of Kos, here is a flavour of its contents. Notably, the numberContinue reading “Discrimination in Employment in 7 days”

DAY SEVEN of a writer’s diary

by Ryan Clement “Finally, it has been a pleasure having your company over the past seven days. Thank you!”  NEVER HAVE sixteen words felt so good as I write the final two sentences, the final paragraph of the book and take a gentle but small sip of my Daiquiri from the clear cocktail glass. My drinkContinue reading “DAY SEVEN of a writer’s diary”

DAY SIX of a writer’s diary

by Ryan Clement TODAY, WAS BOAT TRIP DAY. However, I still managed to write the opening paragraph to Day Seven. So, technically, I managed to keep the momentum going; One small step on Day Seven of the book, One giant step towards its completion. BREAKFAST STARTS AT 7.30 and I had to catch the coach atContinue reading “DAY SIX of a writer’s diary”

DAY FIVE of a writer’s diary

by Ryan Clement TODAY saw the completion of Day Six, which leaves me with just Day Seven to finish off. Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now! I SHALL FINISH THE BOOK by Saturday (Ironically, Day Seven will be completed on Day Seven of a writer’s diary – tempting as it is to say otherwise, it wasn’t by design). If youContinue reading “DAY FIVE of a writer’s diary”