When something like this comes flying through the ether to your inbox, in my case via the weekly email of the very talented William Gallagher, at a time when you most need […]
Serendipity or a kick in the pants?
Done Really Is Better Than Perfect
I once had the brief but luxurious opportunity of writing full time, it was stupendous. It didn’t feel like it at the time because I didn’t really think about it, much less […]
Give It A Go
I’ve added a new page which will be devoted to my efforts to #getcreative in the Friday Challenge associated with the 64millionartists website and the BBC’s Get Creative programme. What appeals to […]
Why Writer Networking Is A Better Option Than Wall Hugging
Towards the end of 2014 I took the opportunity to attend Writers’ Toolkit – an annual networking and discussion day run by Writing West Midlands. It was, I think one of the most enjoyable events of […]
West Midlands Writers – Things You May Be Interested In…
The application window is now open for the 2015-16 Cohort of Room 204 Writer Development Programme with Writing West Midlands. Go have a look – if you’re a writer based in the […]
Making Wishes A Reality
When I first started blogging, I’ll be honest, I had no idea what I should be doing other than the fact that the ubiquitous ‘everybody’ was advising me I should be building […]
A Visit to The Emergency Poet
The poet is the priest of the invisible.” — Wallace Stevens, from Opus Posthumous. As some readers know I suffer from bouts of depression which drive me away from the keyboard for […]
2016 Book Reviews –
I’m adding these in a somewhat ad hoc manner and unfortunately, the first three are all somewhat negative. Whilst I have the utmost respect for the writers, these particular stories didn’t work […]
ONE WORD AFTER ANOTHER 