Ian Gouge's Blog, page 21
October 11, 2023
Sonnet Man #19 – “Constructive Criticism”
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Sonnet Man #18 – “Frost & Fog”
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“Reality and Other Stories”
Although I liked John Lanchester’s “The Wall”, I have to confess to a little disappointment with “Reality and Other Stories”. This is partly down to the nature of the stories – more subject than style (I’ve never been into the supernatural) – and partly down to the fact that I think he has been let … Continue reading “Reality and Other Stories” →
October 10, 2023
Sonnet Man #17 – “Conversation with my Muse”
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October 9, 2023
New podcast episode!
I have just published a new episode on my Walking Thru Fire podcast. I am intending to read all of the poems from my collection Not the sonnets; in this episode I read sonnets 8 thru 14. Walking Thru Fire is available on all good podcast services: Audible, Spotify, Apple podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer etc.
Sonnet Man #16 – “The Claims You made”
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October 8, 2023
Putting pen to paper – w/c 9th October
Time to look back / forward. How did I get on last week? Particularly pleased with the progress on “Bound” – and with my first sessions using the University of Lincoln library. So, in terms of writing-related events and writing itself, what does the next week hold? #WritingCommunity #writers #readingcommunity #novels #poetry #shortstories #amwriting
‘Bound’ – a work-in-progress
I am in the process of working on Bound – a new poetic monologue in the manner of Crash – and have made a recording of a draft version of the piece. As it is intended to be staged, I need you to imagine an almost bare stage apart from a desk and chair facing … Continue reading ‘Bound’ – a work-in-progress →
Sonnet Man #15 – “Fearing Dementia”
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October 6, 2023
Sonnet Man #14 – “On Not Accepting Your Faith In The Stars”
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