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01-04-2025
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Move over Inspector Morse: Oxford couple write city crime book
Following in the footsteps of Inspector Morse, an Oxford couple has written a new crime detective book in the city. Married pair Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick have released Mind Over Murder, continuing the city's legacy as a crime fiction hotspot. The novel is set to be the first in the Janna Rose Mysteries series, introducing a new investigator to the crime fiction canon. Published by Next Chapter, Mind Over Murder is not just another whodunit—it's the first crime novel to feature a psychotherapist protagonist specialising in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). READ MORE: Taylor Swift to study music degree at Oxford University Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick have written the book together. (Image: Supplied) This is a groundbreaking trauma therapy that gained widespread attention after Prince Harry credited it with helping him process the loss of his mother, Princess Diana. The novel follows journalist-turned-therapist Janna Rose, who is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy after the mysterious death of her ex-boyfriend, an activist leading an eco-protest against a controversial development. As Janna digs deeper, she uncovers a web of corruption that puts her loved ones in peril. With lives at stake, she must use her unique insight into the human mind to outwit a ruthless adversary and expose the truth. Jake and Annabel bring their own fascinating real-life experiences to the novel as both trained as journalists at the BBC and first met as regional reporters for ITV. READ MORE: Police update on arrested woman as firefighters cut into flipped car The new book's front cover. (Image: Supplied) Annabel later transitioned from journalism to psychotherapy and is now an accredited EMDR consultant, training clinicians worldwide. Jake, a seasoned journalist, has worked as a political correspondent for Sky News, Sydney correspondent for The Independent, and a news anchor for BBC World TV News. 'The idea for Mind Over Murder came from our relationship and shared passions," he said. "Janna's name is a blend of ours—Jake and Annabel—and her investigative instincts reflect our backgrounds in journalism and peace studies. "The novel explores contemporary issues of social justice, environmental activism, and the ways social media can be weaponised to manipulate public opinion.' READ MORE: Oxford University professor has work cited in UK Supreme Court Why wait for news? With Oxford Mail get real-time updates directly on our ad-free app 🗞️📱 Subscribe for unlimited access to our digital edition and enjoy 80 per cent fewer ads on our website. — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) April 1, 2025 The couple's commitment to these themes goes beyond fiction. They are pioneers of Peace Journalism and were jointly awarded the prestigious Luxembourg Peace Prize in 2017 by the Schengen Peace Foundation for their contributions to the field. Their path from journalism to crime fiction follows in the footsteps of literary greats like Charles Dickens and modern crime bestselling authors such as Michael Connelly (Los Angeles Times), Laura Lippman (Baltimore Sun), and Val McDermid (Daily Record). Other former journalists who have turned to crime writing include Jane Harper, Carl Hiaasen, Chris Hammer, Jeffery Deaver, and Jo Nesbø. Jake and Annabel split their time between Oxford and Sydney, where Jake is an Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney.
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14-02-2025
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Tori Spelling Under Fire For Letting Her 7-Year-Old Son Massage Her In Exchange For His Allowance
Tori Spelling is facing backlash from fans after she allowed her 7-year-old son, Beau, to massage her in exchange for his allowance. The actress seems to be taking an unconventional approach to raising Beau as she previously disclosed her lazy mom parenting hack of putting him to bed in his school clothes. Tori Spelling is currently in the middle of a divorce from her estranged husband, Dean McDermott, and has shared how difficult their split was for her. The 51-year-old actress took to her Instagram stories on Wednesday to share a photo of herself scantily dressed while her lower half was covered in a pink blanket, per the Daily Mail. Appearing in the cut is Beau who seemed excited about the chance to make a few bucks massaging his mom's legs. She captioned the snap, "Beau said he wanted to do chores in exchange for an plan." While some fans praised the bonding moment between mother and son, others expressed concern as some expressed concerns saying it'll be "weird" and the image "disturbing and "beyond inappropriate." One fan wrote, "That's weird. Just weird and wrong," while another commented, "I am once again begging rich people to just be normal." "This is just weird and wrong," a third person noted, per the Daily Mail. "What kind of message does this send to her son?" asked another. Spelling previously opened up about her lazy mom hacks in an episode of her "MisSPELLING" podcast, revealing that she usually prepares Beau for school the night before. "It's so bad. I've gotten so lazy with my youngest one because there's so many that at night I put him in his clothes for the next day," the "Beverly Hills: 90210" alum shared with a laugh, adding, "And convinced him that it's cool to do that." Spelling then proceeded to explain how she "rationalized" the routine for Beau. "So, he has dinner, he takes his bath — sometimes— but then I'll be like, 'Hey, dude. It will save an extra five minutes if we get dressed now and then you can sleep later,'" she recalled of their conversation. "And I can sleep later wink wink," Spelling told her actress Debbie Gibson. "So he's like, 'Yeah.' So, he sleeps in his clothes." The podcast host then jokingly asked, "Am I a bad mom?" Spelling and McDermott are in the process of a divorce after first meeting on the set of "Mind Over Murder" in 2005. The pair reportedly separated for a while before finally opting to go their separate ways. At the time, McDermott took to Instagram to share news of their split with loved ones. "It's with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways and start a new journey of our own," he wrote on Instagram. The actor added, "We will continue to work together as loving parents and guide and love our children through this difficult time." Spelling revealed that she was relieved when McDermott announced their marriage was ending in June 2023. At the time, he shared in a now-deleted Instagram post that they'd decided to go their "separate ways" and "start a new journey" apart. Reacting to the news in a past episode of her "MisSPELLING" podcast, she claimed that he "apologized" for the post and subsequently removed it. "He was reacting emotionally, and he was still drinking, and, you know, he was in that spiral," she recalled. "But I gotta say, when I saw that post — inside, I was like, 'Oh, thank god.'" "Because... I don't know if I could have done it. I want to do it. I want it to be strong enough," she added. In an April episode of her podcast, the "Scary Movie 2" actress took a deep dive into her reaction to McDermott's divorce announcement. "I looked at [his post] and I'm not kidding you guys, I felt like this giant rock had been lifted off my chest," she shared, per People Magazine. "I could breathe deeply, and I was like, 'Oh my God. He said it. He said it, so now I'm free.'" According to the news outlet, she alleged that he'd threatened divorce "1 million times," adding that she doesn't "think I've ever threatened that, like, ever." "And there were times where I desperately wanted it," Spelling continued. "But, like, I would never throw that in someone's face if I didn't actually mean it." "I didn't have the balls to leave," she added, recounting her reaction to seeing McDermott's post. "I couldn't do it and he did it. [I thought] 'Now I can move on. He's put it out there. Let's go. Yes! I needed this,' you know? Like, I couldn't do it myself."
