Finding Dan O’Brien

Have just discovered (via the strangest of pathways - researching falconry in medieval Europe) a writer, ecologist, lecturer and thinker named Dan O'Brien. Check out his material at: http://wildideabuffalo.com/about-us/dans-writings/

Kill Your Darlings… metaphorically, anyway

I've recently discovered a literary journal called 'Kill Your Darlings'; I presume the title is derived from William Faulkner's notion that 'in writing, one must kill one's darlings...' or words to that effect. The fiction looks interesting and the articles provocative. Try this one: http://www.killyourdarlingsjournal.com/?post_type=article&p=10190

Hello, goodbye

A brief anecdote about a song... and soon to be published on stereostories@gmx.com There I was, gaga with all my recent speechlessness, crouched down with Geraldine and Natty seated on the gutter. She scuffed out her cigarette against the gutter and looked at me after a while and said, 'How're you, Grif'?' 'Okay,' I said. 'How … Continue reading Hello, goodbye →

Must be getting old

I've taken to re-reading old loved titles, boys' own yarns such as H. Rider Haggard's Quartermaine novels and others, such as Stuart Cloete's Rags of Glory. Some I am rediscovering my affection for; others not so much. Here is my review of: The H. Rider Haggard Omnibus: 50 Novels and Short Stories (Halcyon Classics) (Kindle Edition) Despite … Continue reading Must be getting old →

Fishing and fiction

Fishing & fiction have any number of connections for me. Let's begin with the mundane; seven letters, the f beginning... Fishing is associated with exaggeration, with hyperbole, with slow tension, sudden climax and resolution, ecstatic or aggrieved. And the tellers of fishing tales: John Gierach, whose fish are as long as a leg, Hemingway's … Continue reading Fishing and fiction →

HisTorY

Started work on a series of short stories with learning activities linked to the new Australian curriculum for History (with English links and activities as well). Used PRESSBOOKs - an excellent e Publishing platform, intuitive and easy to use. Three stories with activities added so far, one for Ancient India and the Indus river Valley civilisation for Year 7, one for … Continue reading HisTorY →

Book of short stories published.

All right, I’ll admit the book was self published… but seven of the stories have been published before. ’Twas done via a company called Booktango. 13 stories of varied styles, tones and characters. The process was remarkably simple and they theoretically pay 100% royalties… We’ll see, we’ll see. The cover, shown hereabouts, is my own work – perhaps obviously.

Bikes

Admiring the machine.

Not first past the post

This is my first post. It will not be my last.