"When we read, we start at the beginning and continue until we reach the end. When we write, we start in the middle and fight our way out." - Vickie Karp
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
BBCR4
I'm going to be on BBCR4's Open Book on Sunday 25th, talking about 'Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops.' They'll also have some actors reading out quotes from the book [exciting!]. It's on at 4:00pm [GMT] and you'll be able to stream it live over here http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/ - that streaming should work worldwide. [It'll be available for UK residents on iplayer afterwards]
I am sure I will hit the snooze button when the alarm goes off in the middle of the night since I am westcoast US but I will set the alarm to listen. On another thought I am sure you never received a rejection letter like this one http://www.futilitycloset.com/2012/03/21/declined-with-thanks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FutilityCloset+%28Futility+Closet%29 It is almost poetry itself.
Just figured that out...*lol*. but IIt was interesting listening to last weeks program on Dodie Smith. I'll tune in again and it's actually not the middle of the night for me. I shift back and forth between London, Oregon, and Japan timewise so I am always trying to shift the wrong direction on the clock. Can't wait to hear you!
She did mention it at the end of the last show :) interview was a lot of fun, and they had actors reading out parts of the book which was very surreal but lovely! x
writer and bookseller living in London. I'm the author of the 'Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops' series - the sequel 'More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops' is out now. I'm also a published poet and short story writer. My poetry pamphlet 'The Hungry Ghost Festival' is published by The Rialto, and I'm currently writing my first novel. I'm represented by Charlie Campbell at Ed Victor Literary Agency.
Unfortunately I won't be able to listen live Jen but I'll definitely be i playering it! Best of luck I'm sure you'll be fab x
ReplyDeleteI am sure I will hit the snooze button when the alarm goes off in the middle of the night since I am westcoast US but I will set the alarm to listen.
ReplyDeleteOn another thought I am sure you never received a rejection letter like this one
http://www.futilitycloset.com/2012/03/21/declined-with-thanks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FutilityCloset+%28Futility+Closet%29
It is almost poetry itself.
Allison - sorry, there was some confusion. I am recording for BBCR4 today, but it's for Sunday's show, so listen in then instead, same time :) xxx
ReplyDeleteJust figured that out...*lol*. but IIt was interesting listening to last weeks program on Dodie Smith. I'll tune in again and it's actually not the middle of the night for me. I shift back and forth between London, Oregon, and Japan timewise so I am always trying to shift the wrong direction on the clock. Can't wait to hear you!
ReplyDeleteI just heard Mariella mentioning something and it sounded so much like your book - yippee! I hope you have fun!
ReplyDeleteShe did mention it at the end of the last show :) interview was a lot of fun, and they had actors reading out parts of the book which was very surreal but lovely! x
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