This shift of chronological focus is similar to that found in Little Follies. There the opening stories carry Peter from toddler to a young boy of almost nine. Time then becomes elastic and – as in this book – turns…
Interview with Thomas A Williams
The author of Poet Power talks about his book, a poet’s duty to publish, about working for free, about “selling” poetry, about the best, and worst poetry readings, writing online, poetry contests, and his next book. Magdalena Ball: What inspired you…
A review of Poet Power by Thomas A Williams
If you are hording your masterpieces in a desk draw, hoping, like Emily Dickenson, to be discovered after your death, you may be doing the world a disservice. If you think that getting your poetry published is an impossible task,…
A review of Healing and Cleansing with Herbal Tea by Penelope Sach
Pocket sized, this cute little book contains information on the benefits of tea, the specific health properties of black and especially green teas both of which Sach classes as herbal teas as well. There is a chapter covering specific complaints…
A review of From London to New Delhi by Car by Dean Warren
Warren’s memoir is short on words but the pictures that fill the oversized paperback are fascinating. The blue mosque in Istanbul is glorious while the Roman ruins in Baalbek are haunting. Reviewed by Robin Landry From London to New Delhi…
A review of Making Effective Media Happen by Michael Brown
In this media oriented world, almost everybody has something to sell or wants to create a public image. The book takes an insider perspective and provides information on exactly what a journalist will be looking for when interviewing you or…
A review of The Enigma of Arrival by VS Naipaul
Neither memoir nor story, the descriptive detail is fine, but it lacks any overall movement, is slow going and painful to read, and ultimately leaves the reader with nothing more than a brief impression of the mental state of the…
A review of Step Across This Line by Salman Rushdie
The essays in this collection are, without exception, witty, intelligent, acerbic, moving, thoughtful and above all, truthful. Celebrating secular freedom of thought and speech, personal responsibility and courage, together they form a thesis. The book reads quickly, and all of…
A review of The Online Copywriter’s Handbook by Robert Bly
Bly is probably one of the world’s most famous and experienced copywriters, and he not only has more than 20 years experience, worked for over 100 clients and authored 50 books, he is also a noted authority on the creation…
Interview with Sean Brijbasi
In this quick, crisp and subtly humorous interview, the author of One Note Symphonies talks about his book, his lack of influences, his favourite words, reasons for publishing, his other work and more. Interview by Magdalena Ball Magdalena Ball: Tell me…