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Post by allysonbird on Oct 10, 2008 6:47:28 GMT
In a world where expectation is everything and the reality is that we can't always be the person others want us to be, communication by storytelling is very important to me. One of the oldest professions in the world. Someone once told me we underestimate ourselves and overestimate others - don't know if anyone would agree with that but I'm never forgotten it. I'll be reading at Newcon4 on Saturday. Probably from Hunter's Moon - set in Bordeaux and with flashbacks to a terrible fire in Manchester. Another story based on my own experience. I'll also be on a panel. www.newcon4.com/newcon/main/program.aspx The second print run of Bull Running for Girls was delivered yesterday. Only 10 copies left of the original 200. Not bad going for eight weeks.  |
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Post by allysonbird on Oct 13, 2008 10:45:53 GMT
Newcon4 was fun. Read HUNTER'S MOON from BULL RUNNING FOR GIRLS and took part in a panel. Halfway through we changed the topic from 'Sex sells but should we buy' to 'sex sells but should we sell' which was also entertaining. Storm Constantine really supported me as I had never been on a panel before. I rarely write about sex (or if I do much is left up to reader to fill in) My themes cover a wide range and I would much rather tackle expectation, fear, madness and death at the moment.
Unfortunately after that I felt ill - still had headaches from jet lag and Hong Kong etc so I went back to the hotel and came home Sunday lunchtime so missed loads on Sunday.
Great day on Saturday Ian Whates! Thanks to you and everyone who organized it!
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Post by Craig Herbertson on Oct 13, 2008 10:53:41 GMT
Ah, I wish I'd known you were going to see Storm. She supported me so much with my novel. Really, cool person - she was a damned good editor too
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Post by allysonbird on Oct 13, 2008 19:45:14 GMT
She really is great. She made sure that I fitted in just fine and gave me advice on aspects of the industry that I was concerned about. Good fun too!
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Post by allysonbird on Nov 3, 2008 16:50:35 GMT
The Whitby Gazette - offering two copies of Bull Running for Girls in their competition at Goth weekend. The online version has a few mistakes in it. Should be caul bearer not pall bearer and Simon should be listed as horror writer. Few other typos too but hey, goodish coverage for horror writers.. I'll ask them to put it right. www.whitbygazette.co.uk/news/A-terrifying-selection-.4645152.jp |
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Post by Jaqhama on Nov 7, 2008 18:12:02 GMT
You're going great guns by the sound of it Ally.
And I'm not a complete slack bastard...just been too busy on a writing contract to write that review for you.
Going away motobiking for ten days.
I shall make an effort to write it when I return.
Cheers: Jaq.
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Post by allysonbird on Nov 7, 2008 18:19:44 GMT
Please do Jaq - if you like the collection. I have 2 excellent American reviews but it would be great if I could get one from you and more from the northern hemisphere.
Have a great trip! I'm envious - I really want to go travelling again.
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Post by allysonbird on Nov 8, 2008 8:52:18 GMT
Actually someone in Mauritius has the book - so that might be another from the southern hemishere. It's like collecting stamps. No books gone to South America yet. |
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Post by allysonbird on Nov 11, 2008 14:10:32 GMT
Latest review of Bull Running for Girls here. It is a good one again. Thank you Stephen! stephenbacon.co.uk/ |
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Post by allysonbird on Nov 11, 2008 17:37:08 GMT
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