Jem's Blog
Various ramblings and distorted opinions on why the world makes no sense, with few viable solutions. You might occasionally find something relating to my writing, but then again...
Ghost Writers
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Hallowe'en looms and heralded another return to the Gladstone Pottery Museum. It was an unfortunate reminder that I'm not writing as assiduously as I should. I dutifully churned out another chapter in the life of the...
Moseying on down to Moseley
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Now this was a proper birthday surprise. My son Adam and his girlfriend Ruth bought me a ticket to Moseley Folk Festival. That was always going to be good news for an old folkie like me, but they heroically accompanied me on...
Gigging by the Goil
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Old friends are the most valuable possession you'll ever have. Guard it well. I'm just back from a joyous long weekend with two very special people. Alan's been a great mate since school, through falling off over-accessorised...
Never let an author review his own work
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
My last post ended with a piece of unforgiveable conceit: "I know it's good." Oh yeah? Well try reading it to your friendly local authors' group and be ready to duck. Having shirked my duties on completing...
Sleepless in the Santa Fe
Monday, January 29, 2018
Inspiration can be a real problem. There's just too much of it around. That's a real problem, because most authors find it easier to start a project than finish it. Publishers, bless 'em, cling to the old-fashioned...
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