Good piece, James. Lots to enjoy, both in this and in ‘Midlands.’ Surely your readers aren’t the only people interested in the themes you address: humour, masculinity, Europe, language(s)? The politics of all four themes seem to be in pretty constant discussion on social media. Add friendship to that, too, with its echoes of Withnail.
I think it’s great that self-publishing has allowed you to get your book ‘out there.’ Let’s hope your second novel builds on ‘Midlands’’ success, perhaps even sparking new interest in it.
Thanks chief. Sometimes I think these 'inside baseball' pieces are indulgent, so I try and make sure I really go into the detail on them; that means that readers are getting precise information on what things are really like in the arts sector.
I very much see myself as putting together a 'body of work', of which 'Midlands' is one of the first big blocks. I can't tell you how valuable the encouragement people on this newsletter have given me has been, including your good self. Life-changing, at least in terms of writing.
Happy 1yr anniversary! 🥰
Good piece, James. Lots to enjoy, both in this and in ‘Midlands.’ Surely your readers aren’t the only people interested in the themes you address: humour, masculinity, Europe, language(s)? The politics of all four themes seem to be in pretty constant discussion on social media. Add friendship to that, too, with its echoes of Withnail.
I think it’s great that self-publishing has allowed you to get your book ‘out there.’ Let’s hope your second novel builds on ‘Midlands’’ success, perhaps even sparking new interest in it.
Thanks chief. Sometimes I think these 'inside baseball' pieces are indulgent, so I try and make sure I really go into the detail on them; that means that readers are getting precise information on what things are really like in the arts sector.
I very much see myself as putting together a 'body of work', of which 'Midlands' is one of the first big blocks. I can't tell you how valuable the encouragement people on this newsletter have given me has been, including your good self. Life-changing, at least in terms of writing.