Jonathan Pinnock – Writer of Stuff
"A Genuine Comic Talent" – Jonathan Coe
The prizegiving ceremony for the Bristol Short Story Prize is quite a dramatic affair. First of all, the names of
Continue readingThe Late Review: “Enough” by Valerie O’Riordan and “Braking Distance” by Calum Kerr
Writers are – let’s make no bones about this – an odd bunch. No surprises there – we all know
Back in June I was asked by the tiny imprint Route Publishing if I’d like a copy of this book.
Continue readingThe Late Review: “Rites” by Sophie Coulombeau
This is a bit awkward, for two reasons. First of all, I read this book (which – full disclosure –
Continue readingThe Late Review: “The Garden of Evening Mists”, by Tan Twan Eng
So that’s another one ticked off, then. I can now say that I have actually performed at a festival, even
Well, this is amazingly cool. Actually, I’m not sure which is cooler, reading at Literary Death Match or reading at
Continue readingLiterary Death Match at The Secret Garden Party
Well, did you miss me? In case you’ve been wondering what’s been going on with this blog, we’ve been in
I thought it was about time we had another Mrs Darcy Special (having not had one since the Christmas two-parter)
Now that post title should bring in some traffic, shouldn’t it? It also happens to be the name of a
Continue readingHow To Win Short Story Competitions… and other stuff
Is it really nearly two weeks since I last blogged? I fear it is. There is a good reason for