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Notes by the author on his book of nonsense ‘The Amazing Adventures of Curd the Lion (and Us!) in the Land at the Back of Beyond’ (ISBN 9780955548611) and other matters. including new books, ‘The Flight of Birds’(ISBN 9780955548628) and ’AnaThema’ (ISBN 9780955548635) (by Alan Howard) now including book reviews: children’s and adult fantasy, horror, and mystery.

Friday, 28 June 2024

SUB or OVER Stacked?

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A week or so ago I somehow found myself accidentally ‘subscribed’ (sucked into) to a new ‘literary?’ blog-like medium (like X – but long-fo...

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Agents, dontcha luvvy-luvem?

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Watching ‘Job Lot’ – a series about life at a British Job Centre – when the thought suddenly occurred to me that approaching agents is a bi...

Saturday, 13 January 2024

WOK HAPPY

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When he looked up at me on heat 9 (max) I knew I had to capture the moment before the onions made him cry!

Saturday, 7 October 2023

CURD the LION KIds appreciations (and adult / professional)

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Here is a page with some of my lovely kid readers’ views on my nonsense adventure for children of all ages: (and a few adult professional ...

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Death – tribute to victims of all oppression.

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Night Follows day, Another night. Death plays his bone whistle. They gather round. Their low notes of mourning Subsume the shriller octaves...

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Novels remaining in my library (for my children’s benefit – easiest way to view) and philosophy, poeytry and other literature

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Monday, 13 March 2023

‘The Door – a mysterious Gothic Tale’ – a Gothic ghost tale / historical mystery ( here reviews garnered under its previous title: The Flight of Birds)

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It was well received by many:

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Alan Gilliland: My favourite quotes, from my children are: (aged three, looking up at a magnificently attired English Huntsman) “That’s a nice donkey.” (entered in infant school reportbook) “I am proud of my family because they feed me.”

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