@anthonykaneevans.bsky.social
Two-bit writer, doc film-maker. From Manchester, now based in Copenhagen. Novelette: The Cripple Club (Alien Buddha Press; Feb 25). Words in London Magazine, The Antigonish Review, Mystery Magazine, Mystery Tribune, Litro, New Pop Lit, Punk Noir.
Really like The Whip and the Body. Not seen this version of Wuthering Heights (a fav novel), how does it play? The oddest version I've seen, is prob. Buñuel's, which is set in Mexican desert.
Formatting. Do you just want a basic internet-friendly format or do you prefer that Shunn fellow's template?
One of his best books, I think. Also, seems more serious than some of his works, sometimes, but at other times, very typical of his style. The old BBC TV series gives you the impression that the book is going to be more serious than it actually is. I'm currently reading Scoop for the 3rd time.
Seems like a great way to get to grips with that labyrinthine subway.
It certainly is a very good one.
For my English writer friends, or friends who are resident in England, remember, the BBC Short Story Award is open now but closes soon. Free Entry. Big prizes! Last time I entered (some years back), I was long-listed. Though, that story simply cannot find a publisher!
... short story sub, that is.
Oh, wow! Big-time fan then. On a minor note, I've now finally got to grips with Mr Shunn's fabulous template. At least I hope I have, I've just formatted a book! So, you can expect me to bug you with a sub sometime this year providing our word limits cohere!
If you're re-reading it, then I guess it must be good. I've only read one Brewer. It was okay, but a bit forumulaic (from 58).
Abridged! Hope they haven't left out too many clues or too much juicy pulp prose. Or too many shoes.
Reading some funny old Romance comics from 59-63. Written and drawn by Ogden Whitney. They are the last thing I read at night, after a spot of Zen.
Oh, the opening of Moby Dick is hilarious! But this is a great book, for sure. I kind of think of it more in existential terms. There was a pretty good Brit movie made in 1970, which, even though it updated the story, worked quite well, I thought.
Kristian tends to be more active on Facebook. Looks like he posts once a month over here. So, if you have a FB account, maybe you could try to contact him over there.
One of Jane Austen's best, I think. At least this one and Emma are my favourites.
You worked damned hard to get hold of that Holy Grail. So hard that it was bound to be a disappointment. Like most Holy Grails perhaps?
Well, another 4 points and you should be safe.
Yes, it is all happening in Denmark.
Well, I've done my editing work for the day, so now it is off to my writing café where I hope to write the end scene for a short story that spiraled out of control (when do they not!).
I'll be off the social media, thank goodness!
I bailed on that one, but, okay, I was not a kid.
The weather forecast is for snow drifts. I'm gonna get myself well-upholstered and get out there and head for my writing café.
Yes, life is pain, but if I can make it to the café it is also pain au chocolat.
Some much-needed sunshine down at the old writing café today. Managed to plot my way to a quicker ending of the missing persons story I'm currently engaged in. Hope my Bluesky writer pals are getting the words down.
I quite enjoyed that one.
4,000 followers. I wouldn't worry my head about it. It's usually political posts, I think, that irritate people who don't agree with one's politics. You did post something political. Could it be that? If it is then you only got blocked by some disgusting people, I'd say.
You could perhaps add a rescue operation under-way. Add that narrative to the narrative you already have! Anyway, better luck with your next sub (no pun intended).
An interesting essay. I'll probably come back to it and read it again.
Well, I'm English, I holidayed a lot in the Yorkshire Dales as a teenager and even I have problems with that thick broad Yorkshire accent. Also, it's, of course, a 19th century version of the accent.
I think it is a fairly normal thing. Sometimes the most basic words escape me. Sometimes, when reading a novel, I'll underline a word or a passage which is nothing ground-breaking just one of those normal words I can never seem to remember!
That's pretty serious! So, you read only crime and watch only horror?
I re-read this last year (or maybe the year before). And yes, it is damn funny. Not many people seem to mention that. That opening, in particular, is hilarious!
They've promised us a snowstorm for this evening, well, we'll see. My wife doesn't believe it, but the news people seemed pretty darn serious, if you ask me. Anyway, good time to indulge in those horror movies you're watching these days. I might look one up.
Been watching Excorcismo/Excorcism (Sp. 75. Juan Bosch).
Quite entertaining mix of giallo and Excorcist rip-off with Paul Naschy as the priest. Set in an unconvincing England. Even the road sign to Brighton looks well dodgy.
Recommended for those of you who like this kind of thing.