“Nocturnes” by Kazuo Ishiguro
First of all, let me say that I’m a bit of an Ishiguro fan. I’ve read all but one of his novels, and love his understated writing style…
Death and the King’s Horseman
Went to see this play by Nobel-prize-winning Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka at the National Theatre, and it was fantastic. I don’t go…
“The Pollen Room” by Zoe Jenny
A short, beautiful novel about loss and the fragility of human relationships. It begins with an introduction narrated by a young girl…
Monday Morning Inspiration #8
When the Stranger says: “What is the meaning of this city? Do you huddle close together because you love each other?” What…
Perspective
Every now and then, I have a tendency to whine. I work too hard, life is tough, writing is difficult, etc etc.…
Spiritual soul
I’d love to soar… over the land Like an eagle, high above Just soaring From the mouth of Pine Lick Creek to the top of the hills Where…
Monday Morning Inspiration #7
“For love of domination we must substitute equality; for love of victory we must substitute justice; for brutality we must substitute intelligence;…
Hornsey Library event
Thanks to the kind prompting from May, I am finally getting around to writing about my talk and book signing at Hornsey…
Monday Morning Inspiration #6
“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time” – André Gide