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December – Advent

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Jerez old town always dresses well for Christmas. This year the lights are somewhat more subdued, the Town Hall is economising – it’s austerity. Like every year, however, in this pre-Christmas period, the centre is  a wonderful place to stroll … Continue reading

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Short Stories

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I have always enjoyed reading short stories.  I know that many people prefer to read a novel, wanting a longer, supposedly ‘meatier’ read and, I confess, I like a long, dense read too. I always feel somewhat bereft when I finish … Continue reading

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Galleys and Ornaments

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So to the last stage of publishing The Story Bazaar Compendium 2015 – the galley proof. A ‘galley proof’ is a preliminary version of a publication, so called because in the days of letterpress printing a galley was the tray … Continue reading

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Clipper News

As I write ( on Wednesday 9th December ) the Garmin boat, upon which The Story Bazaar’s correspondent sails, is fighting it out with two other boats, Great Britain and Mission Performance, for second position in Leg 4 of the … Continue reading

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In Another Part of the Forest

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So to the National Theatre’s current production of Shakespeare’s perennial As You Like It. The Olivier theatre was almost full (it looked like a large party had failed to show up, but otherwise all seats were taken). This production has garnered some … Continue reading