A week in publishing...

A week is a long time in... politics. I use social media to publicise Hobart Books but as I scroll through my Twitter account I am assailed by politics, political views and so-called punditry. Whilst I do have opinions and some political views - ones which can't easily be aligned with one party - I am not on Twitter to share these with my adoring public.

My emotions with regard to politics range from incensed to miffed, but since I long ago came to the conclusion that nothing much ever really changes, I keep my views to myself. Some people I like support Labour, some support the Conservatives. Some may even support the Liberals. The thing is, I don't want to fall out with them over something so unrewarding as politics.

The people I am prepared to fall out with are the alleged celebrities who lecture us on the law, science, health, race and everything else. Sadly, despite having the same number of votes as any of these people - one, obviously - no one cares what I think, least of all them.

The only solution is to start a celebrity helpline.

'Celebrity Helpline. Gary speaking. How can I make you more like Me?'