I really must stop trying to read Korean novels (in translation). It seems to me that they are too simple, repetitive, predictable, moralistic, and positive. If that generalisation is correct then I suspect it must be a cultural thing - allied to the fact that I don't like my novels written that way. Indeed, I … Continue reading “The Second Chance Convenience Store”
Tag: Writing
“Live a Little”
Simply excellent. For me there are two reasons Howard Jacobson's Live a Little shines: the more minor of the two is that he doesn't let the religious backgrounds of the characters overpower the story; the major is the marvellous Beryl Dusinbery. What a marvellous confection of a character! Without doubt one of the best portrayals … Continue reading “Live a Little”
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Trailer: “The Extra Shot”
Trailer for my new novel, The Extra Shot, to be published on 1st July. Pre-order now! The Extra Shot
Trailer: “The Big Frog Theory”
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April’s Substack highlights
"when you see anything of mine that you don’t like remember that I’m sincere in doing it and that I’m working toward something." - Ernest Hemingway A selection of recent posts from my Substack site. Also, don't miss the serialisation of my novel, The Red Tie, plus reading from my poetry collection Grimsby Docks. "Writing … Continue reading April’s Substack highlights
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Recent Substack highlights
"when you see anything of mine that you don’t like remember that I’m sincere in doing it and that I’m working toward something." - Ernest Hemingway A selection of recent posts from my Substack site. "Writing until the light goes out" "Writing until the light goes out" Buy discounted books direct from the printer
Trailers for my latest work
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The Labours of Charles E. – a new novel
I am delighted to announce the publication of my new novel, The Labours of Charles E., on the 4th October 2025. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning … Continue reading The Labours of Charles E. – a new novel
Ian Gouge - Writer 
