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Assorted writers' groups, the odd anthology, occasional readings. Lots of looking out of the window. Hello, and thanks for dropping by.
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Readings of Episodes One and Two of the Pad Life Journals are now available on Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-968566758 More to follow!
Bonkers but captivating. I
Posted on Sat, 03 Dec 2016
Bonkers but captivating. I like it. It's surreal, but still has a purpose, tells a story and is very funny at times. I've enjoyed it more each time I've read it.
Read full commentPosted in The Life Raft
As a prose writer who's
Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
As a prose writer who's scared to death of writing poetry (though I love reading it) I recently, and by accident, signed up for a poetry course. I've really enjoyed it and they've put us through our paces, having a bash at villanelle, sestina,...
Read full commentPosted in Opinion - Five Reasons for Rhyme
Elsie, I think this is
Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016
Elsie, I think this is wonderful. Beautifully observed and beautifully controlled, with all the details showing us these lives, the rhythm of friendship. Warm and true, with that touch of wryness.
Read full commentPosted in The old Heifer and the Two old Bulls at Peace
Beautifully controlled, with
Posted on Sat, 12 Nov 2016
Beautifully controlled, with the richness of the detail enabling the reader to see, hear and taste the scene. Sharp and lyrical at the same time.
Read full commentPosted in A Miracle in Villablanco
There may be light at the end
Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016
There may be light at the end of the tunnel, if you've seen Tony's post about a possible way forward. Don't give up on this site just yet!
Read full commentPosted in Testament The Janus system returned
Really exciting chapter. The
Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Really exciting chapter. The paragraph beginning 'She was feeling dizzy...' is particularly effective - there was something horrific in the image of Johnson's 'pale face' just staring at her. I admire the way you are racking up the action while...
Read full commentPosted in Testament The Janus system returned
I found this really moving,
Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016
I found this really moving, Jean. The careful and restrained way Toyo tries to maintain decency and a sense of normality in such an impossible situation, and the powerlessness of all the internees, is beautifully drawn. I'm really enjoying...
Read full commentPosted in Chet and the Prisoners - 8
Interesting comments on the
Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Interesting comments on the different way German and Japanese internees reacted to the situation. I've recently been re-reading The Man In The High Castle, Philip K Dick's alternative history where the Axis won the war and America is divided...
Read full commentPosted in Chet and the Prisoners - 3
I wasn't too sure about this
Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2016
I wasn't too sure about this when it started, but the details of the pool hall and the game were fascinating and really carried me along. I'm not too sure about the ending. I liked the way you set it up as 'old guy meets his young nemesis' and...
Read full commentPosted in Worked Over
It does sound easy, but it
Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2016
It does sound easy, but it never is. Loved the line 'The stretcher bearers are silently carrying the dead away. Reason lost another battle last night.' I hope the narrator finds a way through.
Read full commentPosted in Sober Tomorrow
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