Jack Scott's Blog, page 109
January 15, 2012
Bedlam in Bodrum Revisited
Book Tour Intermission While Bodrum collectively nursed its New Year hangover, the mechanical diggers moved in and started excavating the half of the promenade that wasn't ripped apart last winter. These CATs don't purr. Thankfully, we live far enough away from … Continue reading →
January 14, 2012
Mete's World
Book Tour Intermission We know a young Turkish man called Mete. He's at university studying hard to make something of himself. He's also gay. He's not riddled with guilt. He's resolutely out and comfortable in his own skin. He's one … Continue reading →
January 13, 2012
Istanbul Stranger
I was really pleased when Istanbul Stranger asked me to guest on her blog as part of my virtual book tour. She's deliciously witty, calls a spade a spade and her sharp observations about her life in Old Constantinople are … Continue reading →
January 12, 2012
The Ab Fab Impossibly Glamorous
I'd like to introduce American Expat returnee, Charles Ayers. Charles is funny and talented, and quite famous in his own lunchtime. He's written for Harper's Bazaar and Metropolis, handled the international PR for Tokyo FM's annual Earth Day concert and … Continue reading →
January 11, 2012
Perking Across the Pond
I first stumbled across Jared a while ago. I can't remember how. It was one of those chance meetings. I was immediately drawn to his writing – witty, eloquent, reflective, sometimes broody, sometimes ironic, always interesting, always honest. Two recurrent … Continue reading →
January 10, 2012
AussieBum
Russell is a hunky Brit vetpat who's travelled across three continents with his gorgeous Aussie wife, Sarah, in search of a life less ordinary. He's found it in Sydney (who wouldn't?). Although Russ bats for the majority team, he's very … Continue reading →
January 9, 2012
Every Little Helps
Book Tour Intermission Liam and I spend most of our festive time in Blighty apart. It is our habit. He dispenses TLC to his folks while I tour the Capital like Elizabeth the First dumping myself on various friends and … Continue reading →
January 8, 2012
Crash, Bang, Wallop
Book Tour Intermission I've interrupt the book tour for a heavy weather warning. After a gloriously long Autumn, winter violently thundered ashore – all crash, bang and wallop. We rushed to get old towels strategicaly placed around the house like … Continue reading →
January 7, 2012
The Love That Dares Not Speak its Name Finally Gets a Voice
Blog Tour Intermission Three hours into the flight from Istanbul to London I finally succumbed to the dubious pleasures of the Pegasus inflight magazine – all pretty pictures and shallow articles, as is the nature of these things. A piece …
