Dom ConlonBadtimes for BadtimeAs the writer of Badtime Stories there’s a certain irony in then having to deliver bad news. But sadly, that’s what I have to do as I say…Nov 8, 20171Nov 8, 20171
Dom ConlonThe World Book Day FactorThe preparation for World Book Day 2018 is underway and big announcements have been made. As usual, every element is designed to make a big…Sep 30, 2017Sep 30, 2017
Dom ConlonA loss for wordsGrowing up in a family where religion took centre stage I found poetry to be everywhere, albeit in a strangely unacknowledged way. There…Sep 9, 2017Sep 9, 2017
Dom ConlonNothing to cry overIn a small, wood-clad kitchen with handmade, orange cabinets (glass fronted and also built from wood) I took some soft cheese, some…Jul 12, 20171Jul 12, 20171
Dom ConlonTony Robinson — No Cunning PlanFor a man with no plan, cunning or otherwise, Tony Robinson certainly seems to have walked an ancient track to excellence.Jul 4, 2017Jul 4, 2017
Dom ConlonPoetry. Now available in booksIt is World Book Day and I received a letter from a high school student. He asked me whether I would give a talk about poetry because…Mar 2, 20171Mar 2, 20171
Dom ConlonA Year Of FailingThis year I have failed more than I’ve succeeded. On pretty much every level. This isn’t an article about how failing is good for you.Dec 31, 20161Dec 31, 20161
Dom ConlonBeing inspired by the Patrons of ReadingSo this year’s Patron of Reading conference (search the #PoRConf16 hashtag) opened me up. But why was I even there?Sep 18, 20161Sep 18, 20161
Dom ConlonCompletely lost, don’t send helpI feel spectacularly unqualified for anything up to, and including, breathing.Mar 18, 20163Mar 18, 20163