A zigzag trajectory is perhaps a reasonable phrase to describe my flightpath. In 2015 I didn’t write what I’d set out to do. But I wrote. I hardly stopped. It seems the writer can plan a destination but even if he has enough fuel to get there he still has to avoid missiles (in the … Continued
Michael’s one act play, Debts, is currently being made into a film by local East Sussex enthusiasts. Michael wrote the play as part of his Master’s degree course. The play examines the different ways in which people become indebted to others, sometimes without realising the commitment involved. It is anticipated that the film will be … Continued
The Short Story Form Recognised Again How wonderful it was to learn that Alice Munro has been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. Not only is it a just reward for a writer of huge skill, it is also recognition for the short story form. As a writer who sweats to get texture and subtlety … Continued
The Brighton Argus edition of the 9th February carried a flattering review of The Fish On My Ear. The review was written by Sussex writer, Jill Rutherford who was clearly impressed with the collection’s story lines and style. In particular Jill highlighted the twist in the tale in a number of the stories and the … Continued
The Fish On My Ear, as well as being stocked in Tome Books on Terminus Road in Eastbourne (tomebooks@yahoo.co.uk) , is now also available from City Books in Hove (23, Western Road, Hove tel 01273 725306, info@city-books.co.uk). Given that the title story is set in Singapore, the book is also being stocked by the prominent … Continued
The Brighton Argus edition of the 9th February carried a flattering review of The Fish On My Ear. The review was written by Sussex writer, Jill Rutherford who was clearly impressed with the collection’s story lines and style. In particular Jill highlighted the twist in the tale in a number of the stories and the … Continued
The Brighton Argus edition of the 9th February carried a flattering review of The Fish On My Ear. The review was written by Sussex writer, Jill Rutherford who was clearly impressed with the collection’s story lines and style. In particular Jill highlighted the twist in the tale in a number of the stories and the … Continued
The Fish On My Ear and Other Stories is in the final edit stage and the production team (almost all related) are aiming for a print version and an e-publication date early in November 2012! ‘Final editing’ could be seen as a task that never ends. Especially when really helpful feedback has been provided on … Continued