Philip Pullman’s storytelling system
Writing about a book of essays is hard because each essay is a complex entity unto itself; each one has a brilliant idea that I’d like to write about – but then I read the next one and I forget …
Could Scotland provide the leadership needed to save the planet?
The National newspaper in Scotland just published my comment piece on the hypocrisy of Scotland’s leadership when it comes to climate change…You can read it here (without having to subscribe)…
The Scottish government is ignoring a once-in-a-century opportunity: leading the …
My view on Scottish independence
Scottish independence is on the cards again and I’ve just published my view on the issue in The National. You may be wondering why this divisive issue has emerged so soon after the last referendum and this can be …
I’m not sure about Tessa Dunlop’s book about Romania
I sometimes review* books on this blog — either because they are totally brilliant or really bad. This one is a bit of both. This is my view of Tessa Dunlop’s To Romania with LOVE, which was published in 2012…
Travelling in the Time of the Coronavirus
My heart goes out to everyone who’s stuck at home feeling bored and worried.
I’m the only person on the train from Brighton to London. Usually you can’t find a seat at this time of the morning (10:42 departure).
The …
1917: I was there
I’m utterly engrossed in the film 1917, but I also need a pee. I wait for a quiet moment and dash across the cinema.
Where am I?
Emotionally I’m in the trenches. But I can see the low lights and …