there is nothing in life like old friends, long-termers who have always been there aware of the entire journey one has taken, all the up and downs and round-abouts, the secrets of i can tell you anything at all, and … Continue reading
disarray bustle as they group slide off bustreading quickly holding useless bundlesspouting too many words to register as realcarrying reasons unrelated to time as isinto blend of light rain and cars too loud a laugh or shout or scowl binding … Continue reading
baksheesh i wait on the stairs for the police to comethey arrive and take a statement from me they don’t seem concerned or shockedand say there is nothing suspicious about it it happens daily with foreigners and localsand at this … Continue reading
Before True Rest Has Come That early evening, in September 1985, only one person was mad enough to light the lamps, and she was the cruellest. She behaved as a bore and did not like prosody. Call her Jasmine. She … Continue reading
Tell us about your journey towards becoming a poet. In hindsight, my journey seems to be about dubious reservation vs. obsessiveness in spite of that. Once I started doing work on a fairly regular basis I can’t recall there ever … Continue reading
We’re delighted to welcome author R.L. Martinez to the Pantry today. With her first fantasy, In the Blood, released today (review to come), it seems like a fitting time to question her about all things writing related! Hi R.L., thank … Continue reading
‘The Spook’s trained many, but precious few completed their time,’ Mam said, ‘and those that did aren’t a patch on him. They’re flawed or weak or cowardly. They walk a twisted path taking money for accomplishing little. So there’s only … Continue reading
Tell me a bit about yourself I never know where to start with this question for some reason. I live in Indiana (US) with my husband and two kids and a couple of cats. Oh, and fish. We have … Continue reading
Leesa Harker, playwright, author, Open University student, and mother, has had tremendous success over the past twelve months with her books and her play 51 Shades of Maggie, which is currently touring the UK and has recently triumphed in Australia. … Continue reading