I had a couple of military pals in Berlin, who followed Hertha, who - in those days - had quite a hooligan set-up. There were some Kneipen that were only for Herta fans in Spandau just a stop or two down the U-Bahn from Wilmersdorf,where the...
Assured, convincing writing, a bold and meaningful premise, well handled. Art and how we respond to it is an interesting subject, Mark has made the most of that in this wonderful piece, and that's why it is our Social Media Pick of the Day....
From what I've experienced of the publishing world
Posted on Sun, 09 Mar 2025
(and it isn't THAT much).
1. They don't much like a prologue at all
2. If they let you get away with it, it will have to be short and punchy. <1500 words
3. You'll need a cold open, (start in medias res) and it will need...
This second part of The Speedy is today's Pick of the Day. There are several names for this kind of tale, one of them is chain. But that's not important. This is a clever conceit and beautifully executed, PLEASE share on your social media...
Congratulations, this is our Pick of the Day, 2nd December 2024
Posted on Thu, 02 Jan 2025
Funny, others' - and the author's own - foibles depicted with an indulgent fondness and, as ever, bringing smiles and laughter. I can think of no better reasons to select this as our Pick of the Day today. Please share on your Social Media,...
Perhaps not as outrageously ridiculous
Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2025
as previous episodes, but very good all the same.
I'm not entirely sure "relent" is the word you want at line 12
OED does have at 2†b."to yield, give way; to give up a previous determination or obstinacy" which does fit." which...
Read full commentPosted in Boris and the Art of the Deal
Ho-Ha-Heh, Hertha Beh-Ess-Tseh!
Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2025
I had a couple of military pals in Berlin, who followed Hertha, who - in those days - had quite a hooligan set-up. There were some Kneipen that were only for Herta fans in Spandau just a stop or two down the U-Bahn from Wilmersdorf,where the...
Read full commentPosted in Steelie 14
A very cross tic, eh?
Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2025
Not my favourite form
Or indeed -
If I'm honest -
Maybe I just don't like 'em
No-one hasn't written one
Or had a go and
Tried too hard.
Posted in See You Next Tuesdays
This is our Pick of the day for 10th March 2025
Posted on Thu, 06 Mar 2025
Assured, convincing writing, a bold and meaningful premise, well handled. Art and how we respond to it is an interesting subject, Mark has made the most of that in this wonderful piece, and that's why it is our Social Media Pick of the Day....
Read full commentPosted in The Face in the Pollock
From what I've experienced of the publishing world
Posted on Sun, 09 Mar 2025
(and it isn't THAT much).
1. They don't much like a prologue at all
Read full comment2. If they let you get away with it, it will have to be short and punchy. <1500 words
3. You'll need a cold open, (start in medias res) and it will need...
Posted in Iteration 3017 Prologue
Guaranteed to raise a smile ...
Posted on Sun, 02 Mar 2025
whatever's in the news.
BTW, as kids we used to sing "Who Put Your Lights Out?" to one of Dana's minor hits.
You can't fool me, that's Dana International up there in that photograph, at least she's had a shave.
You can't...
Read full commentPosted in Please Tell Him That I Said Hello
This is our Pick of the Day, 10th February 2025
Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2025
This second part of The Speedy is today's Pick of the Day. There are several names for this kind of tale, one of them is chain. But that's not important. This is a clever conceit and beautifully executed, PLEASE share on your social media...
Read full commentPosted in The Speedy ( Part 2).
Congratulations, this is our Pick of the Day, 2nd December 2024
Posted on Thu, 02 Jan 2025
Funny, others' - and the author's own - foibles depicted with an indulgent fondness and, as ever, bringing smiles and laughter. I can think of no better reasons to select this as our Pick of the Day today. Please share on your Social Media,...
Read full commentPosted in Mad Dogs and Donkeys
As good as ever
Posted on Thu, 02 Jan 2025
Coffee came out of both nostrils at BDSM. Loved the pictures too. You have a good eye.
Read full commentPosted in Mad Dogs and Donkeys
Outstanding
Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Chilling, with a wry vein of humour running through it. Terrific writing, indeed.
Well done.
Read full commentPosted in Cricks Crocodile
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