Blog: November 2011
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Bali Rai's Manifesto
Posted 28 November 2011 I am absolutely thrilled to become the sixth writer-in-residence for Booktrust, taking over from Clare Wigfall – a hard act to follow. Read 'Bali Rai's Manifesto ' -
welcome to Bali!
Posted 28 November 2011 Well, Bali, the news is finally out, and the time has come for me to hand the residency over into your very capable hands. Welcome! Read 'welcome to Bali! ' -
farewell and adieu
Posted 25 November 2011 Many years ago, I saw an art show at the Hayward Gallery in London which included an installation piece by the film-maker Peter Greenaway . It's stuck with me ever... Read 'farewell and adieu ' -
almost a decade on...the short story today
Posted 23 November 2011 Almost a decade ago, shortly after I began work on my first story collection, a national campaign was launched. That campaign was named Save Our Short Story. It was founded... Read 'almost a decade on...the short story...' -
'Before Their Very Eyes'
Posted 21 November 2011 We task each writer in residence with producing an exclusive piece of work during their residency. Seeing as Clare Wigfall's residency has been a celebration of the short story, it... Read ''Before Their Very Eyes' ' -
has anyone seen my chihuahua
Posted 3 November 2011 It's funny how inspiration can strike you. Sometime way back in April of 2007, I took a bus heading across town to visit friends in Islington. During that ride, I... Read 'has anyone seen my chihuahua '
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