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Finished, but not ‘finished’ finished

On the excitement or humdrum caused by finishing, but not ‘finishing’ finishing, the novel.

Telling Tell Tales

On finding inspiration from listening to other writers. And tea. And occasionally, from intergalatic itinerant bees that have flown through Will Self’s brain and discovered at least two new forms of mucus and confectionery previously unknown to man. Or ear.

New beginnings, or unintended consequences

This week, I expect there will be some new readers of this blog. Welcome. Pull up a pew*. Although if you really believe that this is a church you are sorely misguided. But now I mention it, the Cult of Monk Quixote has a certain ring to it. So on second thoughts, pull up a pew, give me all your cash and start wearing odd clothes (you’ll soon discover that I believe the concept of things matching to be vastly over-rated). Anyhoo, welcome one and all. Or as is infinitely more probably, one.