Kerry Hudson's Blog, page 2

Because it’s 5 days until London > Dijon > Lyon >...

Because it’s 5 days until London > Dijon > Lyon > Lisbon > Amsterdam > Bangkok > Saigon (& because I’ve a shit ton of author copies) I’m leaving Thirst on various London transport for folk to find this week. I’m hoping it’ll reach someone who couldn’t usually afford to buy it, maybe someone who could use a good story in their lives… today: Victoria Line & East London Overground. #ThirstTravels (at East London- Walthamstow)

Could not be more chuffed to be part of the International Literary Showcase

I was so bloody delighted when I discovered I’d been selected. I’m one of 40 British writers selected for the International Literary Showcase organised by the, always excellent, Writers’ Centre Norwich and British Council. It exists to: 

Discover exciting British writers and organisations, discuss industry best practice and debate the latest trends in a growing online space designed for everyone who works in literature.

Here’s the database of excellent writers taking part. Sam Ruddock called it ‘the TeamGB of literature’ which is a pretty damn good gang to be part of I reckon…Here’s a little video about it all.

So, hurrah and thank you and here’s to showcasing some great words and stories and joining the global conversation…

P.s. You can join that conversation and sign up for updates (and those words and stories here…

Istanbul was extraordinary…it’s now one of my...

Istanbul was extraordinary…it’s now one of my favorite cities in the world. We are like kings, petted cats, wandered, hamamed, breakfasted & just loved the shit out’ve it generally… you should all go… (at Istanbul, Turkey)

Desert camping & dung beetles & more stars than I could...

Desert camping & dung beetles & more stars than I could have imagined… (at The Great Thar Desert, Near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India)

This is my fella… (at Rajasthan Desert Safari, Sam Sand...

This is my fella… (at Rajasthan Desert Safari, Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer)

This room is what heaven looks like after 50hrs on the...

This room is what heaven looks like after 50hrs on the tracks… Indian reading nook!! (at HOTEL TOKYO PALACE Jaisalmer)

Real good chai from secluded chai shop in the highly...

Real good chai from secluded chai shop in the highly entertaining Old Delhi Station… chatting to teens about Instagram, cooing at babies, chasing skinny black kittens. Normal. (at Old Delhi)

That toy train journey was one of the best and beautiful things...

That toy train journey was one of the best and beautiful things I’ve done in all my travels. Leaning out the window, sharing biscuits with teens & making friends with an old man…half the carriage starts a card game & beautiful, beautiful Punjab & it’s bright birds, green fields & lazy oxen streak by… (at Pathankot Cantt Railway Station)

At the toy train in Kangra for my 5 hr trip to Pathankott yellow...

At the toy train in Kangra for my 5 hr trip to Pathankott yellow birds & butterflies flying about, sari hems jingling…my ticket was 28p & it looks set to be extraordinarily charming/hot/busy train ride…father just took a picture of me with his wife & baby & then I waved the family off. And this is just the beginning of the journey… (at Brajeshwari/ Kangra Devi Temple, Kangra. Himachal Pradesh.)

Breakfast spot…this morning I met an old lady who...

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Breakfast spot…this morning I met an old lady who introduced me to her ‘daughter’ (wee dog) & a man who sharpened knifes by cycling on his bicycle… (at Mcleod Ganj, Dhramsala, India)