Burrowing into the Five Realms

A few years ago I interviewed up and coming author Kieran Larwood, he had just released Podkin One-Ear, a book  that Continue reading →

Looking Up

Book Club – James & Le Guin

Welcome to my monthly book club. The non-virtual version of “When George Orwell Played for Crystal Palace.” is meeting next week Continue reading →

My Top Five Surreal Novels

1. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. I first read this in my late teens and the tale of Gregor Samsa Continue reading →

Literary Fraud

Imagine if it transpired that a long lost Shakespeare play was uncovered. Or a diary of a significant historical figure Continue reading →

Pax

This is my interpretation of Jon Klassen’s beautiful illustration for the front cover of Pax, a novel by Sara Pennypacker. Continue reading →

Bucking the Trend

My favourite writers all disobey the conventions of writing in some way. Whether it’s Stephen King, reaching critical acclaim after Continue reading →

Cousin Bette

  A good friend of mine is reading Cousin Bette by Balzac. She shared a quote with me that I Continue reading →