There is a theme of regret and missed opportunity running through John McGahern's short story collection, Getting Through. Mainly these involve broken relationships, between man and woman, father and son: 'Sierra Leone', 'Along the Edges'. As with High Ground and other stories, McGahern's prose has a depth which belies the narrative somehow. They are incidents … Continue reading “Getting Through”
Category: Short Stories
“High Ground and other stories”
Is it impossible not to think of James Joyce and "Dubliners" when reading the first story in John McGahern's "High Ground and other stories"? I was instantly transported - and instantly enthralled. Wonderful stuff. And if I worried that the effect would be temporary and I might find everything was downhill after that, then I … Continue reading “High Ground and other stories”
Upcoming performances
I have secured two slots to read at the 'Word Fest' event, to be held in Market Rasen on Saturday 6th July. More exciting than that is the prospect of performing Crash again in the autumn! Hopefully checking out a potential venue next week - about which I'm really excited! After that I can start … Continue reading Upcoming performances
Some of last week’s posts elsewhere…
And there are more free posts - including additional draft chapters from 'The French Story'. To find them just click on the link below. My Substack site
New books published today!
Please note: on publication date the Amazon site is showing the 17 Alma Road ebook - 9781738469390 - as a paperback, but at the ebook price. Please do not order 9781738469390 if you want a paperback and think you are getting a cheaper version. You may get an ebook! I am on to Amazon to … Continue reading New books published today!
Virtual book launch TODAY!
This evening I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published tomorrow - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, Grimsby docks was perhaps … Continue reading Virtual book launch TODAY!
This week: new books & a virtual launch event!
On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, … Continue reading This week: new books & a virtual launch event!
Virtual book launch next Friday!
On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, … Continue reading Virtual book launch next Friday!
Virtual book launch!
On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, … Continue reading Virtual book launch!
What’s being going on in Substack-land over the last week?
Rather than you find out here, I'd much rather you sign-up - for free! - on my Substack site, then you'll get access to these posts (and more) hot off the press! Please do; I'd love to see you there... Writing until the light goes out Seriously. Please join me on my other site... Writing … Continue reading What’s being going on in Substack-land over the last week?
Ian Gouge - Writer 