If you put flour and water in a jar and leave them for anywhere between a week and ten days, the natural yeasts in the flour will begin to grow. And if, for a … [Read more...]
When is the right time to write about failure?
Once upon a time, I had a lovely novel rejected (in fact I’ve had multiple novels rejected more than once at several times, but that’s not important right now). … [Read more...]
Hopelessness and the writing life
Remember Wolverine in X-Men, shooting those wickedly sharp blades through his knuckles? ‘Does it hurt?’ Rogue asks anxiously. ‘Every time,’ Wolverine replies. … [Read more...]
Advent Day 24
Today was meant to be peaceful. I went to bed very late last night, but it means that everything is ready. The in laws are on their way; the fridge has been … [Read more...]
Advent Day 23
There’s a rather salty shepherd’s pie ready for lunch. There’s a pheasant casserole for dinner, and a birthday cake whose decoration is the sole preserve of … [Read more...]
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