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Descent into the Maelstrom

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I had disembarked from the Jubilee line and was negotiating my way through the station when I saw the sign for Canary Wharf Docklands Light Railway.  A-ha, thought I, an internal route, I won’t have to cross that windswept piazza … Continue reading

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Editing

To edit (v) to correct or adapt a text. I feel a surge of satisfaction as I click on ‘save’. I’m here in Jerez and I’ve got to the end of the first edit of the manuscript of Reconquista II. … Continue reading

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Common Books

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Clapham and Clapham Common in particular feature in a number of literary works, most famously as the setting for Graham Greene’s WWII novel The End of the Affair (1951). Greene lived at 14, Clapham Common Northside which, though it still exists … Continue reading

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Fear no more the heat o’ the sun

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Southern Spain is sweltering right now, with day time temperatures of over forty degrees Celsius. Outside is only truly pleasant in the early mornings or very late into the night. At friends for supper on Friday, we ate inside. We … Continue reading

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The Godmother’s Tale

Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Luke and he was twelve years old. Luke had fair hair and grey eyes and he was slim and clever. He was good at maths. So good at maths … Continue reading