Look very carefully and you’ll see a tiny frog in this picture, spotted in the gorgeous Krka National Park in Croatia. I’m guessing he could be on a fishing trip, but what about me? I’ve always felt a good title is a clincher for any piece of writing. I have at least two short stories … Continue reading Going fishing
I wouldn’t normally comment on a book before it’s finished, but since this one has already taken up a fair chunk of my life (and crossed several countries with me!) I think an interim report might be allowed. The Lacuna is the life-story (we start at the age of thirteen and I assume we are going to … Continue reading The Lacuna
Short story writer Nik Perring has been extolling the merits of reading recommendations and so here are a few of mine, in no particular order (unless possibly the order in which I read them!) Oswald Wynd ‘The Ginger Tree’ Penelope Lively ‘Road to Lichfield’ Margaret Attwood ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ A.S.Byatt ‘Possession’ Barbara Trapido ‘Brother of the … Continue reading Choices
Lately social networking is getting it in the neck: go on Facebook and you could get stalked or burgled; a careless tweet could leave you with egg on your face or a writ being served. It’s a far cry from the days of getting out there and getting noticed, when a blog could be a … Continue reading Broadening the mind
Very early in its history, The Water’s Edge, or the first few chapters of it, was written in the present tense. I can’t remember why I did this, except that it was very much a first draft and I was in experimental mood. Not long after, I decided against present tense, although I did keep the first person … Continue reading Past imperfect?
