Reading Holiday reading I had a very relaxing holiday, and had time for lots of reading: Also read, but not pictured, were: Global Shift by Edmund J. Bourne Commonwealth Short Stories…
Published work UK short story magazines Well, I’m back – finally! The snow and ice here in England delayed my return, so my four-week holiday turned into five.…
Uncategorized After 11 months in front of a computer screen, I am taking some time off. Many thanks for all your wonderful, thought-provoking…
Thinking Monday morning inspiration “Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” — Meulana Rumi (thanks to Elaine for the suggestion!)
Reading “Netherland” by Joseph O’Neill The narrative style was very interesting in this book. In the present, Hans van den Broek is at home with his wife…
On the Holloway Road Prize draw to win books OK, I haven’t done any self-promotion on here for a while, so here goes: BUY MY BOOK! BUY MY BOOK! BUY MY BOOK! Thank you. The reason for…
Reading “The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga I didn’t like this book when I started it. Even when I was browsing it in the bookshop, I wasn’t that keen…
The writing process Update All is well, despite the silence. I’ve been putting all my energy into winning a short story contest. With a £25,000 prize…
Thinking Monday morning inspiration There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. – Maya Angelou