Atmospheric. If we ignore the format for a moment, I have to say that Robin Robertson's "The Long Take" is tremendously atmospheric. It paints a picture of post-war America - and the brutality of the D-Day landings of WW2 - brilliantly, weaving the two within the darkness of a Veteran's internal struggles and the rebirth … Continue reading “The Long Take”
Category: Poetry
Writing Diary – update
Way ahead of schedule, so great progress! Update 18th April: Novel - "An Infinity of Mirrors": proof copy arrived, awaiting final review Short Story collection - "Degrees of Separation": draft finished; proof copy to be ordered Poetry - "After the Rehearsals": draft finished; proof copy ordered and awaiting delivery I can now think about planning … Continue reading Writing Diary – update
Detachment (a draft)
“When we found them initially, hopping around in a lab homely & ungainly & quite ordinary, it seemed their behaviours were written into genes like automatons - though that may not be the perfect analogy. or Animals, surely. The defenceless victims of our increasingly elaborate experiments. Small, furry, the kind of four-legged friend that you … Continue reading Detachment (a draft)
“Three Poems”
At last! A book of great poetry. Hannah Sullivan's "Three Poems" is packed with line after line of tremendous imagery, all weaving in and out of a really strong narrative too. Of all the volumes of poetry I have read recently, "Three Poems" is surely one I will return to. Reading
Announcing new titles!
Coverstory books is pleased to be able to announce the following titles and their projected release dates: "An Infinity of Mirrors" - planned publication date, 21st May 2018 Given his profession as a Historian, it was inevitable that Mark would find himself one day writing the biography of his late father, the acclaimed author Charles … Continue reading Announcing new titles!
Writing Diary – update
Update 7th April: Great progress! "An Infinity of Mirrors" as before. Short story collection: now >140 pages in and just two stories left. Should reach the 160 page target draft by the 15th April. Revision then through May with a revised publication & launch reading at the end of June. Narrative poem: draft complete. Revision … Continue reading Writing Diary – update
Writing Diary – update
Update 1st April: "Mirrors" re-edit is now complete and I am awaiting my proof copy. The book will be republished as "An Infinity of Mirrors" on or before 21st May 2018. Short story collection: now 120 pages in and five stories left. Aiming to reach the 160 page target draft by the end of April … Continue reading Writing Diary – update
“The Stencil Room”
It's always a little tricky passing comment on books by people you know, and David is someone I enjoy working with regularly. His collection "The Stencil Room" is something of a geographical meandering evoking memories of many of the places he has visited. For me, having been to a nutmeg/mace factory in Grenada, the poem … Continue reading “The Stencil Room”
Free book giveaway
I have some copies of my first collection of poems available in ebook format to give away. No hooks, no catches, no nasty follow-ups! I'd just like more people to read my work. Simple as. All I ask is that, if you take the book and like it, you consider entering a rating / review … Continue reading Free book giveaway
“Calling a Wolf a Wolf”
There's some really powerful stuff in Kaveh Akbar's "Calling a Wolf a Wolf" - and for once the back cover blurb hits some of the right notes: "powerful", "intimate", "agony", "torment". There's nothing bright and breezy in here! But some of the images - often just a line or two - jump out and grab … Continue reading “Calling a Wolf a Wolf”
