Old Litkinov
This story is one of my favourite things I wrote last year. I'm making it free for 24 hours, so a few more people have chance to read an example of my short fiction. If you'd like to support my writing with a subscription, you can
An Exclusive Look Inside My Writing Routine
I normally wake just before 3am, get immediately into my tracksuit and go for a run around the bathroom, but not for long, since writing time is of the utmost value to me and I’m at the height of my intellectual powers early in the morning. If I’m
January
* Multi-person swimming lane etiquette is all entirely workable if you assume it solely involves people with average-size bodies who've been taught to swim properly, but that's not quite addressing reality in its varied face. As a swimmer who frequents busy public pools during the winter months
Ten Basic But Important Rules For Authors
1. Never expect anyone to read your book, even if you sent it to them for free. 2. Do all you can to keep yourself in a non-presumptive state that will lead to a feeling of pleasant surprise if a fellow human reads your book. 3. Don’t let people
Some Photographs I Have Taken Of Dogs During My Adventures In The British Countryside, And Some Important Details About Their Lives
A dog who is running excitably towards me across some wet grass, having heard a rumour that for one week and one week only I will do a cut, shampoo and blow dry for just £14.99.
Thinking About Thinking
At Home With The Actor, Influencer And Designer Philippa Islington-Smythe
Subscribe now In her exclusive interview in today's Daily Telegraph Magazine, the actor, influencer and designer Philippa Islington-Smythe (pictured) discusses the price of fame, her controversial new perfume, working with Margot Robbie and how becoming a parent changed her perspective on the world. "You are right: the
Recommended Walks
It is low tide as you stroll along the creek, wild geese burst into tears overhead and ancient bone dice litter the foreshore.
The Box Of Frogs
“You must know Aubrey Plaza!” he said one night as they sat in front of the TV. “Of course I do,” she replied. “It’s where Kennedy got shot.”
The Cat: A Folk Tale For Winter Solstice
Once upon a time, a man, a woman and a cat were walking through a deep forest. All three had walked for what felt like a thousand miles and all but the smallest member of the party balanced precariously on blistered, swollen feet. Night had fallen only an hour ago
11 Quick Thoughts About Stones And Other Subjects
1. Today brings the excitement that the Everything Will Swallow You audiobook is finally here. I wasn't permitted the privilege of an advance listen so I'm looking forward to checking it out later today and I could not be more intrigued to find out what Justin
Photographs Of Scarecrows I've Met On Walks And Some Important Biographical Information About Them
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