The Attlee’s and The Archers For me

The Attlee’s and The Archers For me

 The Attlee’s and The Archers For me, there is something about physical books that no alternative can match; the feel, the smell, the ability to easily turn back (if you’ve lost concentration) or forward (if you can’t resist knowing how it ends). But other formats are...
The Borrowers

The Borrowers

Authors always keep a careful eye on book sales but around this time of year we receive news about how our books are faring in libraries across the UK. The Public Lending Right (PLR) monitor the statistics (via the British Library) and authors receive a small payment...
Alan at Broadcasting House

Alan at Broadcasting House

Alan at New Broadcasting House with Evan Davies who presents the popular BBC R4 series ‘Bottom Line’ covering business issues. This week Alan will be discussing strikes with Evan along with Susanna Newing from Coventry City Council (in front of Alan in the photo) and...
What I Listened To In 2022

What I Listened To In 2022

2022 was a rich year for wonderful albums none of which will probably win the Mercury Prize. One of the very finest is ‘Borderlands’ by Carlisle band Hardwicke Circus. A thrilling collection of big tunes thrillingly played, sort of Springsteen meets...
What I Read In 2022

What I Read In 2022

Books published in 2022 that I’ve enjoyed ( excluding the one what I wrote!) include ‘The Gift of a Radio’ by Justin Webb, ‘Trespasses’ by Louise Kennedy and ‘France: An Adventure History’ by Graham Robb. Webb’s book...