Stephen Thom
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Stephen Thom
Carrbridge/Edinburgh
Mandolin strummer in a folk-rock band 'Dante' https://www.youtube.com/user/wearedante
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Lovely descriptions in this
Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Lovely descriptions in this part. Street lamps that would never light etc. Clouding the moon for the first time that night is great. Also went down slow, like a bull in the ring. Continues to be intriguing
Read full commentPosted in "Something Called a Burner " Mr Martínez Three
'echoes cackling in the belly
Posted on Mon, 04 May 2020
'echoes cackling in the belly of dead machines' / 'a thousand distant rooftops trembling'...
Read full commentPosted in Canal Walk in Summer
Very pretty. Beautiful final
Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2018
Very pretty. Beautiful final line. You have a great natural style, like your writing is completely a part of you
Read full commentPosted in Now
wow, this is wonderful;
Posted on Sun, 01 Feb 2015
wow, this is wonderful; condensed so much backstory&possibilities&images into such a short piece, just absolutely the right words. that last paragraph is absolutely gorgeous. lovely title too. look forward to following more of your work
Read full commentPosted in What the sky said
Wow this had a lot of impact.
Posted on Tue, 02 Dec 2014
Wow this had a lot of impact. Clearly a v hard subject but I think it is wonderful as well to be able to convey these things in this way and gain a better and more compassionate understanding through reading and think it over and apply in your...
Read full commentPosted in Breaking Glass
fantastic story, man. The
Posted on Fri, 07 Aug 2020
fantastic story, man. The prose is beautiful - the descriptions of Ellis breaking down - and the dialogue is brilliant. Really enjoyed reading this
Read full commentPosted in Ellis In The Arms
Cracking piece, complete
Posted on Fri, 07 Aug 2020
Cracking piece, complete surprise halfway through, reminded me a bit of Murakami. Didn't realise this was part of something longer - will have to check back. Great stuff, man
Read full commentPosted in No Eagles Allowed
yes I agree with Di, the
Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2020
yes I agree with Di, the character development, sense of place, and subtle building of mystery draws you in. The first season of true detective did a similar thing and was more rewarding in the long run. Great read again, much enjoying
Read full commentPosted in "The Only Honest Answer" Mr Martínez Nine
'I want to tell you to be
Posted on Sat, 01 Aug 2020
'I want to tell you to be quieter ' feels like a keynote line. Beautiful poem, loved 'electrons in charged contact' and 'triboelectrical', a great talent
Read full commentPosted in Electric Bees
However you feel is important
Posted on Mon, 03 Aug 2020
However you feel is important, because it's how you feel. All the very best
Read full commentPosted in Manual diagnostic
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