Alex Raphael

Entertainment, travel and lifestyle blog

About Me

Hello and welcome. Or as acclaimed short story writer James Thurber gave as a title to one of his collections: “My World and welcome to it”.

Here, you are all welcome to all the delights and possibilities that this blog can provide. That means an eclectic mix from film to fine art, TV to travel and literature to London’s coolest attractions. Not to mention cool mentions of music, theatre and sport and whatever fun and interesting stuff in-between. If art is anything you can get away with, then this blog is all about what is worth reading.

So whether you are reading this on a train on the way to work, during your lunch break or else somewhere more relaxing, sit back and enjoy. There’ll be regular updates in all kinds of formats for whatever is worth seeing, hearing, feeling or tasting past or present. Not to mention plenty of space if you want to tell me what you think.

Live, love, enjoy.

Sketched selfie

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Yes, the above books are mine 😀 If you’re interested in having a look, that’s great. The links are below, where you’ll find a blurb for each, as well as Amazon reviews.

The Summer of Madness
Illusions, Delusions

You can also find my personal website here. Why not take a look? 🙂

243 thoughts on “About Me”

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Stephanae V. McCoy on April 28, 2016 at 10:45 pm said:

Hi Alex, it’s nice to meet you. I came here through Tosha’s blog and I look forward to reading your posts. Steph

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- alexraphael on May 1, 2016 at 11:19 am said:
  
  Hi Steph. Welcome aboard. Thanks for your kind comments.
  
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  - Stephanae V. McCoy on May 1, 2016 at 11:21 am said:
    
    You are most welcome Alex! Have a great day!! 🙂
what sandra thinks on April 29, 2016 at 12:45 am said:

Hi… Tosha sent me… and I’m so pleased she did. Already enjoying your blog.

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- alexraphael on May 1, 2016 at 11:21 am said:
  
  Thanks so much. That’s always so nice to hear.
  
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tuvan74 on April 30, 2016 at 8:55 pm said:

Keep up the good work.

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- alexraphael on May 1, 2016 at 11:24 am said:
  
  Thanks so much 🙂
  
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Hemangini on May 27, 2016 at 2:53 am said:

Hey… It’s nice to learn more about you.. Love your writing. Keep it up 🙂

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- alexraphael on June 19, 2016 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much. I’m a real fan of yours too 🙂
  
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  - Hemangini on June 20, 2016 at 5:09 pm said:
    
    haha thanks 😀
Donna on May 31, 2016 at 6:36 pm said:

Such a diverse content, I love it! 🙂

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- alexraphael on May 31, 2016 at 11:43 pm said:
  
  That really means a lot 🙂
  
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Simon on June 17, 2016 at 4:09 pm said:

Hi Alex, good to meet you at the bash! 🙂

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- alexraphael on June 19, 2016 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  It was nice to meet you too. I’ll be checking more on your blog later. Shame I had to leave early. How was the rest of the evening? Did you go anywhere else after 5?
  
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  - Simon on June 19, 2016 at 6:42 pm said:
    
    It was good to meet you too Alex. I left at about 5, I wanted to stay longer.
    I imagine you had family or something to rush back to… it’s life! 😃
  - alexraphael on June 19, 2016 at 11:50 pm said:
    
    Sort of yeah. The Wales game was on and as I’m half Welsh and they hadn’t qualified for a major tournament, it was a very big deal. I’m glad I was able to see a fair bit of it, chat to most of you and get a real sense of the day.
Dale on June 25, 2016 at 5:05 am said:

Hi, Alex. It’s nice to put a face & small part of your life, to the comments ya make on Tosha’s blog. I bet it’s fun being you….
This pleasure is mine. Dale

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- alexraphael on August 28, 2016 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dale. Off to your blog now 🙂
  
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houstonphotojourney on March 5, 2017 at 4:23 pm said:

Nice to officially meet ya!

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- alexraphael on March 5, 2017 at 4:52 pm said:
  
  Right back at you
  
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rugby843 on March 24, 2017 at 2:42 am said:

I love the poster choices with the exception of “Hellboy”, not my cup of Earl Grey😄

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thoughtsallsorts on April 16, 2017 at 12:45 pm said:

Hi Alex…can’t wait to look through your blog some more!
Have a lovely Sunday.
Catherine

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- alexraphael on April 16, 2017 at 2:58 pm said:
  
  And the same with you. I haven’t finished looking at yours either!
  
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  - thoughtsallsorts on April 16, 2017 at 3:54 pm said:
    
    Take your time. As and when the mood strikes.
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- alexraphael on April 28, 2017 at 10:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks dude. I’ll have a look.
  
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Meghan Tregellis on June 6, 2017 at 2:30 pm said:

Hi Alex, it’s the Meg you know. I’ve sent you an email to explain my situation a little. Anyway, my old blog is going away and I’ve started up with a new one under a pen name. Sorry for the confusion!

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- alexraphael on June 6, 2017 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  Done 🙂
  
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  - Meghan Tregellis on June 6, 2017 at 2:40 pm said:
    
    Thank you!
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Meghan Tregellis on June 18, 2017 at 6:07 pm said:

I just posted about the sketch, Alex! Thanks again!

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- alexraphael on June 18, 2017 at 6:37 pm said:
  
  I’m so honoured you sketched me. And in awe of your talent. Thank you so much.
  
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  - Meghan Tregellis on June 18, 2017 at 6:39 pm said:
    
    The pleasure was all mine! I’m so thrilled that you like it!
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fragglerocking on February 12, 2018 at 3:29 pm said:

Now THAT’S a selfie!! 🙂

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- alexraphael on February 14, 2018 at 1:11 am said:
  
  Awww, thanks.
  
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❦Just Me❦ on May 14, 2019 at 1:34 am said:

Hi. 🙂

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- alexraphael on May 14, 2019 at 8:30 pm said:
  
  Hi back 🙂
  
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Michael on December 8, 2019 at 9:22 pm said:

I would like to extend an invitation to my current blogathon if you are interested:

The Harrison Ford Blogathon:

Announcing The Harrison Ford Blogathon!

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- alexraphael on December 9, 2019 at 12:34 am said:
  
  I really am far too busy at the moment sorry, but thanks for the invitation and I’ll be sure to check out the entries.
  
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