James Marshall3 useful books on writingReading a book about writing is different from writing. It can be an excuse to procrastinate. However, two books that I have read this year…Dec 30, 2022Dec 30, 2022
James MarshallMy first convention: BristolCon 2022I first heard about Science Fiction conventions from my then stepbrother in about 1981: he was older than me and visited a few arond the…Nov 5, 2022Nov 5, 2022
James MarshallA literary tour of New YorkPiss and Cannabis: the smells of New York City that you can’t experience from watching TV or the movies. Cannabis is legalised and the…Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022
James MarshallShort story PrizeI was delighted to be announced the winner of the annual ‘Pen to Print’ short story competition last week.Jul 8, 2022Jul 8, 2022
James MarshallThe best writing journal, ever…I recently saw a weightlifting journal for sale that was A5 red-leather bound and had an embossed logo, with 110 pages. It cost £27!Jun 14, 2022Jun 14, 2022
James MarshallGetting published.I have finished my first novel, ‘Stone and Water.’ I say finished, I mean I have written 6 drafts, got it read by 2 Beta readers and sent…Mar 19, 2022Mar 19, 2022
James MarshallWashing UpNora Ephron once said, ‘If you can’t be happy washing dishes, you can’t be happy.’Apr 11, 2020Apr 11, 2020
James MarshallWinterThe sole passenger got out of the cable car and held onto the railings. The snow appeared an eerie green under the artificial lights. No…Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019
James MarshallTop 5 books of 2019 — ExcelsiorLooking for some books to give as gifts for Christmas? Here are my Top 5 books of 2019, plus a simple reflection of the rest that I have…Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
James MarshallThe journey is the storyJourneys are present in many stories. At our last writing group we were given an assignment based around a journey. We were asked to think…Oct 12, 20191Oct 12, 20191
