Perhaps, you could be forgiven for not liking Seven Price's "Lampedusa"; it's slow-paced and - unless you're connected to Southern Italy in some way - the culture that permeates the story may seem a little, well, foreign. But I suggest all that is part of its charm. And it is a charming book. Price paints … Continue reading “Lampedusa”
Category: Fiction
The perils of sitting down
I have hurt my back. Yesterday, while stretching before going for a run, I managed to tweak it a little - and today I'm in agony. Ever since I damaged it a few years ago, my back has always been my weak spot. I suspect we all have them, somewhere that fails first and fastest … Continue reading The perils of sitting down
New Podcast!
I have just started a brand new Podcast in which I will pull together readings from my various collections of poetry, some short stories, and potentially the serialisation of some of my longer fiction. The Podcast is called 'Walking Thru Fire' and can be found by following the link.
“First Person Singular”
Having read almost everything Haruki Murakami has written, I feel I'm entitled to say if I don't feel one of his books has reached his usual standard - and I don't think "First Person Singular" comes close. The stories feel insubstantial and vague, and they lack the precision, drive and mystery of the majority of … Continue reading “First Person Singular”
Writers’ Retreat – Mentoring Feedback
Absolutely delighted to have received the following feedback after mentoring at a Writers' Retreat last weekend: Ian joined us as our guest writer for our February retreat. It was clear that he had carefully thought out the creative exercises for the retreat and, although they were optional sessions for our writers, they were extremely popular. … Continue reading Writers’ Retreat – Mentoring Feedback
A Pattern of Sorts, Chapter 1 “A Theory and a Man” – a reading
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At Maunston Quay, Chapter 1 – a reading
New YouTube channel: ‘Ian Gouge – Author’
I have now created a YouTube channel where I will catalogue readings of my work. I have initially loaded nine pieces - eight poems and one short story - and I am to build on that body of work over the coming weeks and months. I hope you enjoy them.
New YouTube channel: ‘Ian Gouge – Author’
I have now created a YouTube channel where I will publish readings of some of my work. Initially I have uploaded nine pieces, eight poems and one short story, and I intend to gradually build up a catalogue of readings. I hope you like them!
Ian Gouge - Writer 