Two Tall Tales and One Short Novel The first reading, at Foyles, went amazingly well! My fellow novella-ists (hideous coinage, I know) turned out to be accomplished readers and it was a pleasure to listen to them. The audience – dare I say crowd? – was supportive, charming and purchased lots of books, and it […]
If you want to be a writer … some writing rules Me and Heinlein. We agree on stuff. But there are caveats. The wonderful Heinlein had five writing rules: Rule One: You Must WriteRule Two: Finish What Your StartRule Three: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial OrderRule Four: You Must Put Your Story […]
Final reminder! The launch of Two Tall Tales and One Short Novel will take place on Tuesday 10th July, 7pm, at Foyles Bookshop, The 2nd Floor Gallery Space, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EB. There will be readings, wine, and book signings. If you’re a blog reader, please come along and introduce yourself – […]
In print This is Libbon, a very stylish British short story magazine which is onto its fourth issue and has printed my story ‘Passing’. Look them up at:http://www.libbon.co.uk/index.htm – and maybe take out a subscription. Just think of it this way – you’d only have to give up about half a latte or capuccino a […]
The Champagne Method of Writing Picking up on both Sara and Martin’s comments, I want to grab this chance to reiterate my belief system (or part of it) in relation to writing. I didn’t train as a writer, and came to the profession late. As a result, my techniques are based in other disciplines and […]
Book Launches – beware, I’m biting back! This is Clotilde Desoulier, blogger and author of Chocolate & Zucchini, at her London book launch at the French Institute. I have been reading her excellent blog of the same name as the book for a couple of years, partly because I love to cook, and partly out […]
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