Posts tagged 'BBC National Short Story Award'
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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 ' -
are you sitting comfortably? then i'll begin
Posted 24 September 2011 I've been wanting to blog for a while about some of my favourite podcasts, and now seems a good moment because another thing I've also been wanting to write about... Read 'are you sitting comfortably? then i'll...' -
weeki wachee mermaids in the living room
Posted 11 May 2011 So, last night I think I found the coolest music venue in Edinburgh. A place so intimate that you'll probably only hear about it through word of mouth. Where the... Read 'weeki wachee mermaids in the living...' -
all eyes to the mall
Posted 30 April 2011 All eyes were on the Mall this morning. Well, those of two billion people, if the news reports had it correct. Everyone watching the newly-wed royal couple processing up to... Read 'all eyes to the mall ' -
photo stories
Posted 23 April 2011 It's the Easter weekend, and I've heard reports on the radio that the rest of the country/Europe is experiencing balmy spring weather. Here in Edinburgh, we're cloaked under what is... Read 'photo stories ' -
of diamonds and cavorting skeletons
Posted 14 April 2011 Earlier this week I had the great fortune to see, and hold, some incredibly rare and beautiful books. These were volumes plucked from the library of the Edinburgh Royal College... Read 'of diamonds and cavorting skeletons ' -
someone's a mother... and a bright yellow chicken
Posted 4 April 2011 I remember being surprised when an interviewer asked me why I wrote about troubled mothers. She was right, of course, but it was news to me. 'I don't know,' I... Read 'someone's a mother... and a bright...'
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