Hello, I have a new book out in the spring with Picador and I would love it if you could help me spread the word.
IF WE TOLERATE THIS draws on years of work, to help readers understand why British politics is hurtling rightwards and what to do about it.
Pre-orders: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/if-w...
Yes! Was very taken by that story. Great potential.
John Keane - 'Peace Giant' (1989). Army observation tower in South Armagh (National Army Museum, London)
All great shouts, thank you (I'm unavailable)
Haven't seen it yet, but sounds up my street!
Definitely the atmosphere I was trying to evoke
What a shot!
1825: I had a very odd dream last night & I take it as an ill omen for I dont expect that the book will meet a better fate - I thought I had one of the proofs of the new poems from London & after looking at it awhile it shrank thro my hands like sand & crumbled into dust - the birds were singing...
Hadn't seen that. Such an extraordinary place. Thanks
Thanks Nora. Hope you enjoy the Belsey series. Get well soon.
It looks like we'll have to await interest from a US publisher. Apologies for that, and thanks for pursuing the series so far.
Many thanks, Nora. That's great to hear. The Shame Archive doesn't have a US publisher at the moment but I thought you'd still be able to download the audiobook. Is that not the case? I can investigate...
The first time you dangle the earring near your ear, it whispers: “Better for you if you take me off.”
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“The wearer lives an abnormally successful life, usually ending out as a rich and much-beloved pillar of the community,” writes Alexander. After you die, the priests preparing your body for burial usually find that your brain has almost entirely rotted away.
The earring starts out by advising you on major life decisions, but before long it’s telling you exactly what to have for breakfast, exactly when to go to bed, and eventually, how to move each individual muscle in your body.
'There’s a short story by Scott Alexander called “The Whispering Earring,” in which he describes a mystical piece of jewelry. The whispering earring speaks to you. Its advice always begins with the words “Better for you if you . . . ,” and its advice is never wrong' 1/3
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Yeah, Naked-era. Was thinking that
Dear Mr Kirkdale bookshop keeper, It's me, the boy who asked to put the "One Piece" book on hold. How's your day been so far? Well for me, I'm getting thro teeth out at the dentist, not because their rotten but because I need to braces (I cind of scared). Due to the above, I will not be able to buy the book so please, please, please can you keep the book for one more day. From the boy, Jacob is my name. p.s. plase, please, please rec.
Imagine being like this. Maybe we actually were all once like this. Be more like this guy!
Thanks, maybe one day. Interested to hear you're writing too. Good luck, and do keep us informed
Will keep pushing
Yeah, I actually know someone who knows him, and have been pressing them for years to get a copy into his hands
Well, never something to invest too much hope into, but we'll see
I’m doing some short & sweet online poetry workshops over the coming weeks, first ones are this Friday. Would be lovely to have your company if anyone would like to join! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poems-that...
Thanks Susie! This is useful
Who would play Nick Belsey in a TV adaptation?
This is a really important point
This is a delightful listen, if your ears have a few minutes spare.
Thanks so much, Susie. And I just finished thoroughly enjoying I Got the Dog! Have emailed my appreciation.
Congratulations!
