Lorelei Mathias's Blog

‘The Blunderful Everyday’ – a short story of Flatpacked Ineptitude.

‘The Blunderful Everyday’ – a short story of Flatpacked Ineptitude. Girl buys sofa from @IKEAUK Girl spends entire bank hol watching an avatar of a lorry drive all over UK, past her road, before it… More

Neptune has spoken: introducing Rishi Dastidar’s witty & affronting new poetry collection about the climate crisis (essential reading if you enjoyed The Litter Mermaid!)

Earnest post! In celebration of the release of my writing friend Rishi Dastidar’s new poetry collection, which I am honoured and humbled to say, has a whole poem about me and my MermaiDHD in. If… More

“Your Heart is a Weapon the Size of your Fist. Keep loving, keep fighting, keep writing.” (A sentimental tale of synchronicity)

Most writers have a mantra of some sort. This is the story of mine. Wise words  from the amazing street-artist Charles Uzzell-Edwards of Pure Evil Gallery – and my inspiration for the ‘Break-up Club’ –… More

‘CREATIVE WRITING’ – (FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS FINALIST TOP 3 COMEDY SHORTS 2022)

Lola is typing… (Strap in!) ‘Creative Writing 2:1’ is a new 5 min comedy short about the horrors of modern love directed by Peter Lydon. It stars Lola-  a hapless dreamer previously seen in LIFE… More

‘CREATIVE WRITING’ – MY NEW COMEDY SHORT FEAT. ROB MAYHEW, LOU TAYLOR & MELON COMEDY

Lola is typing… Buckle up! ‘Creative Writing 2:1’ is a new 5 min comedy short, written by and starring me, and story edited and directed by Peter Lydon. Premieres this Friday at 1pm! With Tik… More

‘It’s your friends that keep you afloat’ – A deep dive in to the brilliant new Josie Lloyd novel #LifeSavingForBeginners

Ahoy there! A quick post to tell you about fellow writer & mermaid @JosieLloydWriter’s brilliant novel #LifeSavingForBeginners which comes out this Thursday. These are a few of the reasons why I loved it, and why… More

WE’VE BEEN WEARING MASKS SINCE LONG BEFORE COVID-19 : THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE WITH FEMALE ADHD

Chances are if you’re a woman with ADHD – diagnosed or otherwise – you’ve been ‘masking’ your whole life. Trying to squeeze your lostness, your lateness, your ‘too-much-ness’ (and your brilliance?) into an ‘NT’ shaped mould for so long that you’re probably pretty exhausted by now. It’s a wonder more of us haven’t checked into prison… or checked out altogether. All because society hasn’t cottoned on to the ways in which ADHD manifests in women – and that it’s not just a little boys club. I’ve been masking for as long as I can remember. I’d love to see it change for the next generation.COMPUTER SAYS NOHere’s the really crazy thing: As I write this, the word ‘Neurodiversity’ is still being underlined with a squiggly red line, like it’s not even a thing.

WE’VE BEEN WEARING MASKS SINCE LONG BEFORE COVID-19 : THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HAVE FEMALE ADHD

Chances are if you’re a woman with ADHD – diagnosed or otherwise – you’ve been ‘masking’ your whole life. Trying to squeeze your lostness, your lateness, your ‘too-much-ness’ (and your brilliance?) into an ‘NT’ shaped mould for so long that you’re probably pretty exhausted by now. It’s a wonder more of us haven’t checked into prison… or checked out altogether. All because society hasn’t cottoned on to the ways in which ADHD manifests in women – and that it’s not just a little boys club. I’ve been masking for as long as I can remember. I’d love to see it change for the next generation.COMPUTER SAYS NOHere’s the really crazy thing: As I write this, the word ‘Neurodiversity’ is still being underlined with a squiggly red line, like it’s not even a thing.

We Digress: Why I wrote my new comedy ‘Life in ADHD’, which I’d love you to watch

Hello to my loyal followers from over the years… sorry there’s not been another book since Break Up Club!! Working on one now…:) Before news of that I wanted to say this: Thanks for enduring… More

‘Greed Glorious Greed – Arise Sir Marcus Rashford…’ – a parody song to help #EndChildPoverty

A Song about free school meals, based on Oliver Twist. Dedicated to (Sir) Marcus Rashford. First broadcast on Channel 7 for The Treason Show. Directed & Produced by Mark Brailsford. Written by Lorelei Mathias with… More