A Strange Coincidence

I have to admit I’d never heard of Iain Banks until June 9th when his death was announced on TV. I was in Portugal at the time and, later the same day, visited the Quinta Do Lago country club’s small library to borrow a book. I leant on a shelf which promptly collapsed – and

19 Jun, 2013
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The End of the Novel

I wonder how many novelists suffer from Post-Novel-Depression. It’s a feeling that you’ve left some close friends behind – 85,000 words away. Usually lasts for about three weeks.

3 Jun, 2013
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