June 2021 - Andrew Blackman

In my last reading roundup, I was still emerging from winter. Now, it’s been 30+ degrees for weeks, and I can barely remember what…

If you need your fictional characters to be likeable, to be the sort of people that you can "root for", then absolutely…

Here’s a little life tip for you. If you ever feel that the time is starting to drag and you’d like your…

I had a short story published recently in Storgy magazine. It’s available to read free online, so do check it out if…

Stefanie on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I’ve been seeing this book pip up on lists all over the place but it never sounded all that interesting…” Feb 19, 21:30
Bellezza on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “This book will indeed stay with me a long time, and hopefully, be listed among those on the longlist for…” Feb 19, 18:45
Andrew Blackman on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I’ve noticed that in a lot of the Japanese books I’ve read too, Bill. The writing style tends to be…” Feb 17, 11:38
Andrew Blackman on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “Hi Silvia, Thanks for your comment! I’m really glad you liked the post, and thanks for what you said about…” Feb 17, 11:21
wadholloway on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I read Japanese books off and on, Murakami of course, but others too as I come across them. Perhaps it’s…” Feb 15, 18:31

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