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Author Archives: Bob Neilson
I’m Back
This site has been inactive for at least a couple of years – probably the worst years of my life. I’ve been getting a divorce (I’m still getting a divorce but am now legally separated) and there was little room … Continue reading
Shock Horror – Editor in New Pet Peeve revelation
Just a short note in case anyone cares what editors think. I have, as advertised, a new pet peeve: authors who submit stories with cover letters/emails that do not actually say that they are submitting their story for your consideration … Continue reading
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Liverpool FC Heretic
I’ve just finished reading Red or Dead, Bill Shankley’s fictionalized biography by David Peace. As a long-time Liverpool fan I couldn’t really avoid it. I picked it up in a bookshop and it opened at pretty much the best paragraph … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged Bill Shankley, David Peace, Liverpool FC, Red or Dead
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Writing That Risks
It’s not often that a book comes out sooner than promised – usually it is quite the opposite, as publishers and editors trot out a huge list of excuses for unforseen delays. A while back I sold a story to … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction, Writing News
Tagged Deborah Steinberg, Liana Holmberg, Red Bridge Press, Writing That Risks
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Reasons To Be Cheerful – Parts One to Twenty (The Premier League Manager-go-round)
1. Sir Alex Ferguson (winner of countless titles and cups) retired to be replaced by the greatly respected David Moyes (whose cups and medals also can’t be counted). The favourite to replace David Moyes at Everton is currently Roberto Martinez … Continue reading
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Tagged Arsenal, Arsene Wenger. Chelsea, Liverpool FC, Premier League, Rafa Benitez, Sir Alex Ferguson, Tottenham Hotspur
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Black Odyssey – a truly European comic
Black Odyssey is a truly exceptional idea with beautiful design, terrific artwork and an absolutely shitty story. Black Odyssey is told in three episodes (issues), each of which is presented in a different language. The first issue is presented in … Continue reading
