I arrive late back at the house. It is already dark. The usual reassuring things are there: unopened mail, the … More
Tag: Writing a book
Guest Post: How I put The Art of Falling together, by Kim Moore
How I put The Art of Falling together In May 2012 my first pamphlet If We Could Speak Like Wolves … More
We’re done
Ordinary morning sounds from outside drift into the room where I am working. Birdsong. A car being parked. The noise … More
You will never be ready
‘What are you waiting for?’ the book says. ‘I’m not ready,’ I say. ‘What do you mean?’ ‘I’m not ready. … More
Terrible work
I am having a clear out. I am putting my notebooks, drafts and scraps of paper into a box file. … More
Something’s come up
‘I love this time of year. Easter, the Masters. My birthday.’ ‘Does that mean we can expect the traditional order … More
Under the fingernails
The book is already seated at the desk when I enter my office. Papers and books are strewn over every surface. … More
Adventures with the book
The book is unwell. It sends its best wishes to all readers who have been asking after it. It may … More
Talking about cutting
‘I’m going away for a bit.’ ‘Can I come?’ says the book. ‘I was hoping to leave you at home,’ … More
Wake up!
‘Wake up!’ The book is shaking me by the shoulder. It is very dark, no sign of light at the … More
There isn’t a plan
‘People are talking you know.’ It is mid-afternoon and I have crashed out for a nap. The book has come … More
Autobiography
I wrote a book with my coat I wrote with the coat of my childhood and I wrote with … More
Did you miss me?
‘Did you miss me?’ ‘It was only a couple of days.’ ‘Yes, but did you miss me?’ ‘Barely two days.’ … More
The other book
I am minding my own business, gazing out of the window, when the book appears. It looks as though it … More
Jealous
‘I think we’re done,’ the book says. ‘Are you leaving?’ ‘I think so, yes.’ ‘So you’re going then?’ ‘Yes. I … More
The T-shirt idea
‘Have you thought about acting?’ ‘I’m sorry?’ ‘Acting. You’re good enough. Bit of training and you’d be away.’ ‘What?’ ‘Or … More
In the bookshop
I have given myself the afternoon off. I have sat for hours in good faith at my desk, all in … More
Signs of life
I am watching a particularly bleak episode of Wallander when the book pops its head round the door. It stands … More