(A post inspired by Fuck You Penguin). I know, I know, I go on about cats. I’ve even made a new friend just down the road, a butter ball tortoiseshell Continue Reading →

It’s all those buzz words that publishers and reviewers (and authors) love. Powerful and compelling. By equal measures dark and delightful. Original. Extraordinary. Exquisite. I loved it because I loved Continue Reading →

Most people have a stream of consciousness. A river of thoughts that run constantly through their heads. I have ponds of consciousness. I think in short, sharp bursts. I write Continue Reading →

I find it utterly fascinating what search terms people use that land them on my site. For example, the words “Fuck you armadillo” come up far more than is rational. Continue Reading →

Unfortunately, I have realised I do have to let my mother come to stay. For one of two reasons, first, I am too kind to reject her via an email Continue Reading →

For Pete’s sake. I don’t often do this, but it is rant time. My mother and I don’t just speak different languages. We are from different galaxies. How can we Continue Reading →

This is what I look like before my first cup of coffee: Personally I don’t think this needs a caption. It’s all perfectly clear to me. If the photographer doesn’t Continue Reading →

Hello Monday. I haven’t missed you. I’ve been buried knee deep in murder mysteries lately. Finally got my hands on a copy of Killing Floor, after having read nearly everything Continue Reading →

I’ve had a fairly successful week. So why do I feel like this: I’m with you, kid. ?!!! What the heck does a whale have to do with a piano Continue Reading →