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!
Category: Short Stories
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?
“Liberation Day”
You can see why Booker Prize winner George Saunders is so revered as a short story writer, and why his Substack - where he is incredibly generous in his responses to his subscribers - is so well supported. "Liberation Day" bristles with innovation and good writing. Having said that, its two dystopian stories - set … Continue reading “Liberation Day”
Last week’s Substack activity
Here are links to last week's Substack posts. Why not sign-up to my Substack site for free in order to get news of future posts delivered straight to your inbox? Go to my Substack site This week's section includes: A free article on the Self and Imposter Syndrome; Two full and free short stories: "Westminster" … Continue reading Last week’s Substack activity
“No one belongs here more than you”
Having found Miranda July's "No one belongs here more than you" in the remainders room of Waterstones, Lincoln, I decided to give it a try. It's amazing what you can find in a Waterstones' remainders room! I really liked these short stories - and I've no idea why the book was for sale where it … Continue reading “No one belongs here more than you”
First posts of the New Year
Here are links to some of my first posts of 2024; please take a look. And if you like what you read I would really appreciate you sharing my site with anyone who might be interested - there are free subscriptions available for effective referrals. Thanks!
Ian Gouge - Writer 