I have two events this evening and, much as I’m looking forward to them, I’m also a bit bummed out about them. I’ve been working all day, now I’m going to work all evening. Work seems to be stretching out before like an endless chasm, exacerbated by this weeks debt owed to the bank ofContinue reading “My Name Is Damien, I Write Fanfic”
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Alt.Fiction Bulletin 2
Well, Alt Fiction has been and gone again. And it was really, really excellent. I managed to squeeze three sessions into the afternoon. First up was a discussion about the alternative fiction small press with Pete Crowther of PS Publishing, Christopher Teague of Pendragon Press, Andrew Hook from Elastic Press and one other I willContinue reading “Alt.Fiction Bulletin 2”
Alt.Fiction
Some people mark religious holidays. Others celebrate at rock festivals. I get excited about SF conventions. I’ve got that Xmas day feeling you used to get as a kid and it can only mean one thing . . . ALT FICTION! To be accurate Alt Fiction is a festival, not a convention. There are no Klingon costumes or in fact costume ofContinue reading “Alt.Fiction”
More Moore
Links to photos of the Alan Moore event a few months back by Andrew, who’s photographic skills far outstrip mine. Alan Moore Ian Sinclair
The Fall of Rome
I’ve never been upset about a media related issue before, but have been feeling genuinely enraged since I found out that HBO, the makers of Rome, have cancelled what is without a doubt the best written, produced and acted TV show of all time, and I really do mean that. There is a petion onContinue reading “The Fall of Rome”
Clever Clogs
Apparently when put under pressure to say something clever about performance poetry I managed this: ‘The performance poet is less like an actor or comedian and most like the church preacher or politician — who knows that there are many ways to skin a cat … humour, yes, but also anger, tragedy, joy … theContinue reading “Clever Clogs”
Tangy MySpace
When I was a kid I used to be hooked on Lemon’n’Lime Tangy chew bars, purchased from the leisure centre vending machine for 5p each. Chewing a Tangy was somewhat like sucking down a cup full of sulphuric acid, but in a good way. 50p would buy 10 Tangy’s and I could happily sit andContinue reading “Tangy MySpace”
Its Better for You
Yay! Alan Moore came to town and I got to see him. Granted I was only one of about 400 drooling fanboys but still I can say with pride that I was there, in fact the whole little gang came along (gang pictured below) I’ve heard and read many interviews with Alan Moore, and everytimeContinue reading “Its Better for You”
Papier Massacre
If there is one event by which I can measure the passing of the years its the book purge. I don’t engage in them frequently. I like books, and having them sitting in piles around my (and other peoples) abode(s) makes me happy. It can’t go on though. Eventualy you realise that without intervention youContinue reading “Papier Massacre”
Damn Xmas Again
Tis’ the season of mass animal slaughter. I tire of wishing festive cheer to the world so I’m just going to warn all and sundry not to gorge to deeply and hope to see you soon on the other side. Bah-humbug Damien G Walter
Tumbling Uphill
Well I’m back. The holiday was fantastic, not least getting to see the sea, which living in Leicester I had begun to believe was no more than an unsubstantiated rumour. Fantastic but surprisingly hard work. Hills. Rain. Darkness. No sooner had we awoken than it started to get dark. We then had to cycle upContinue reading “Tumbling Uphill”
Tumbling Downhill
Holiday time. Lydia and I are going to throw ourselves up and down mountains on bikes in Wales. Maybe I’ll break something but probably not. No posts until I return as the welsh hovel has no internet or even a phone. I’m told we will be washing in the crystal waters of a fast runningContinue reading “Tumbling Downhill”
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