Trying to think of a verb – synopsised? I could say precised, but it’s that word synopsis that strikes fear into a novelist. Anyone (well almost anyone) can, sooner or later, put together 90,000 or so words – some people think nothing of producing many many more. But reducing that work of art to a one … Continue reading Signed, sealed …
Rob of Snowbooks has mentioned Verity’s island. And I know Verity too! I may take this as an omen and send Snowbooks my newly finished novel pdq (who needs an agent?) Meanwhile, Verity, enjoy your moment of fame! I found out about it all via Twitter. This interweb thingy, ain’t it amazing? Continue reading Hey, what’s this?
I didn’t hold much truck with the recent BBC Robin Hood, probably because my heart is indelibly wed to the ITV 1950s version. Catching the latest BBC series, however, I think things might be looking up. The Merry Men still look like overgrown hobbits, but callow youth Robin (Jason Armstrong) has acquired a few extra … Continue reading Riding through the glen
When I heard the news that Bristol City Council is to raise cattle on a tract of land adjacent to the M32 motorway I did check the date, but April 1st it was not, and I think it shows remarkable initiative for a council not exactly famous for emlightened approaches to anything. There are sure to be … Continue reading All Cows Eat Grass
Writers are always being urged to provide dramatic and memorable openings, but a post on Random Distractions sent me on a tour of my own bookshelves to discover that amongst even the worthiest of contemporary novels, great first sentences are hard to find. Determined to find something better, I resorted to Google which reminded me … Continue reading First impressions
Ali Bacon, Author 