2010 writing/reading goals
I’m a bit late to the New Year goal-setting party, but here goes. For my writing, I want to finish my second novel and get it published, and…
Monday morning inspiration
“Freedom is acquired by conquest, not by gift. It must be pursued constantly and responsibly. Freedom is not an ideal located outside…
Book review – BBC National Short Story Award 2008
This is a collection of the five shortlisted stories for the 2008 BBC National Short Story Award. It’s a prestigious competition so…
“The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov
The devil is unleashed in Stalinist Moscow. The funny thing is that while the devil kills, maims and causes havoc throughout the…
Holiday reading
I had a very relaxing holiday, and had time for lots of reading: Also read, but not pictured, were: Global Shift by…
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. I am now relaxed and even…
Monday morning inspiration
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” — Meulana Rumi (thanks to Elaine for the suggestion!)
“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…