I don’t look forward to anything, not even my morning coffee. Expectations of the worst sort. Bitter. Expensive. Slightly off cream. Slightly off soy milk. Frequently, no matter which direction things turn in, it’s best to have low expectations. I know people who tell me to have no expectations. In their eyes, I’m practically a … Continue reading Sandy McLelland – Cross the Line – all the stars review
Nowhere in Two Places
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Tristan and Access All Areas
I'm sure it was Tristan or perhaps his dear friend AC who said all publicity was good. With the new book, Nowhere in Two Places, now out, it's nice to see that Access All Areas is still winning over new fans. Staying power... Ezvid did this shout out to bad boys of romance and then … Continue reading Tristan and Access All Areas
Nowhere in Two Places – the new book is now out
Nowhere in Two Places is now out worldwide. Thanks to everyone for being there. They say you can’t live a lie, but sometimes there isn’t any other choice. For Miranda, who wanted a little adventure and a little love, teaching kids in London and getting married was supposed to be the sensible path.But what if … Continue reading Nowhere in Two Places – the new book is now out
New or…old?
Spring renews. Some things come as a surprise. Still holding the force they always did. New book is out in the world, gently. Should be available to all in the next couple of weeks. This song made me laugh. It's so perfect for the book... So I'm packing my bags for the misty mountainsover the … Continue reading New or…old?
Orwell…again.
The Socialist who finds his children playing with soldiers is usually upset, but he is never able to think of a substitute for the tin soldiers; tin pacifists somehow won’t do. Hitler, because in his own joyless mind he feels it with exceptional strength, knows that human beings don’t only want comfort, safety, short working-hours, … Continue reading Orwell…again.
On finishing some writing
“Let us never cease from thinking—what is this ‘civilisation’ in which we find ourselves? What are these ceremonies and why should we take part in them? What are these professions and why should we make money out of them?”— From her anti-war essay “Three Guineas” (1938) Virginia Woolf “I have a deeply hidden and inarticulate desire for … Continue reading On finishing some writing
Lull – Sea Change
Lull. A new song. “Sea Change.” Voice right up and center. That initial panic. It’s different. Is it going to be another plaintive vocal lament, will it all go wrong, the usual new song worry. And maybe it’s the teasing anxiety that makes the turn to relief bloom into blissful pleasure. That guitar … Continue reading Lull – Sea Change
DNKL returns – review of Draft
DKNL - review - Draft - new single Different Recordings 8 lovely, dark stars "Swedish Noir-Pop Make Long Awaited Comeback" Draft is one of those words with both good and bad meanings in English. Draft can be the first thing you hand in, a step to having completed a paper, or a book, or even … Continue reading DNKL returns – review of Draft
Reunionunion – Perspective – album review
In these interesting times, when even in the midst of doing something pleasurable, the siren call of the fall of western empire overwhelms and darkly enchants, it can be a little tricky to focus. Music could go either way, like history. Either one could take refuge in slickly produced examples of the corporate machine drooling … Continue reading Reunionunion – Perspective – album review