All posts tagged Work

News where we are

I always knew I’d make it onto page 3 one day. Susan will be so proud. Okay, okay, so it’s not a big deal, but it’s something! It’s a start! It’s the first time I’ve been in the papers for non-nefarious purposes since I was in a cricket-themed play at university! So I’m content with [...]

As few words

Let’s try to do this with as few words as possible. World Book Day was a blast, dressed up like Pippi on a budget: Marley came round for some magic, there will be footage very soon: I’m going to visit him in Derby later this month to record the Revolve audiobook, among other things. We [...]

What goes up

What’s got you so down, buttercup? Naomi came over last night, just in time for truffles and Austrian gingerbread. Louise is hosting a Waterstones bookseller bake-off to promote her book sponsor title, the new Hairy Bikers baking book – us cake-minded chaps are choosing a recipe each, replicating it as best we can, and bringing [...]

Looking at doors

Tuesday involved exploring Bath, looking at doors. We figured that if there’s anywhere in England with buildings grandiose enough to suit the purpose of covering a book, it’s Bath. I took a few photographs of unsuspecting panelled perils, and even though I don’t have Photoshop or any such software right now, I should be able to [...]

Only one eating sour mango at Molineux

This week I’m enjoying having a fat rabbit on my lap as I watch Senor Nadal battle past a few choice opponents at this year’s Australian Open. Nothing like having something big, black and monstrously fluffy to cuddle in the morning. Don’t read too far into that. I’m tired this week. Dutch-tired, as in close [...]