Burlesque – more fun than sex? Well no, not exactly, but definitely a lot of fun. I’ve never read as Carmel before and probably never will again, but this was the best of good causes: Burlesque Against Breast Cancer, with all the proceeds going to charity. The anthology is Ultimate Burlesque if the comments below […]

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 […]

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 – […]

Want to hear me read …? (Go on, you know you do, really!) The launch of Two Tall Tales and One Short Novel – Tuesday 10th July, 7pm, at Foyles Bookshop, The 2nd Floor Gallery Space, 113-119 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EB – is your opportunity! There will be wine and book signings (I’ve […]

Posted by on Jun 14, 2007 in liars' league, readings and signings | 5 Comments

Liars’ League On Tuesday I attended the reading of my story Still Life with Shirt and Sheep at Liars’ League. This picture shows Sharron Byrne reading my story and impressing the hell out of me. There’s a certain pleasure to NOT having to read your own work aloud – not only do you get a […]

Busy, busy, busy … The next Liars’ League event will take place on Tuesday 12 June at 7 pm, Upstairs at The Lamb, 94 Lamb’s Conduit Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3LZ. Anyone can come and it’s only £2 entry. They’ll be reading one of my stories, so I’m going along. Feel free to join me […]

Posted by on May 29, 2007 in readings and signings | 3 Comments

Choosing material for a reading It’s not something that gets taught anywhere, as far as I can gather, and yet for most writers a reading is both a terrifying and an important experience. Out there in the audience are friends and family, but also people who may well have influence – editors, publishers, agents, arts […]