B|t|B : Philip Larkin – Toads: Short Story- Space Hopper the Foolish Astronaut

Hello my fellow Bookworms and Page turners, Earlier this Year I entered a writing competition in order to have a children's short story published in an anthology to which was part of Toads Revisited, an event to commemorate the work of,  the revered Local Hull/Beverley Wordsmith, Philip Larkin. Unfortunately I didn't make the cut, and … Continue reading B|t|B : Philip Larkin – Toads: Short Story- Space Hopper the Foolish Astronaut

B|t|B: Who is your Favourite Writer / Storyteller & Who inspires you?

Who is your favourite Writer / Storyteller & Who inspires you? I was asked this question, on the weekend. At first I thought it an easy question and just blurted out  Patrick Rothfuss, who without doubt is a true storyteller. However the more I thought on it after my sudden outburst, I realised its an incredibly … Continue reading B|t|B: Who is your Favourite Writer / Storyteller & Who inspires you?

B|t|B: Can The Short Story Survive In A Modern Day Society?..

I have read a lot of material on this subject, and I believe the short story is far from dead. That said however, I do believe that it is undergoing a process of ongoing metamorphosis.  Short stories, are to me the very soul of storytelling, before novels and books, people told stories over camp fires, … Continue reading B|t|B: Can The Short Story Survive In A Modern Day Society?..