I’ve known about Nanowrimo since 2005, and have made a couple of half-hearted attempts in to complete a novel in the novembers since that year. None of it amounted to even a quarter of the 50,000 words target. This year … Continue reading
Neil Gaiman suggests a new gift giving tradition for Halloween in his blog: I’m proposing something slightly different. That you give someone a scary book this Hallowe’en. You certainly don’t have to give everyone you know a scary book. Just … Continue reading
The Magicians by Lev Grossman was one of the best books I’ve read in 2009. Part Harry Potter coming-of-age tale of today’s dissolute youth, part homage to the Narnia styled fantasy adventure; the book was poignant with a hopeful-hopelessness that … Continue reading
I went for the i Light Marina Bay festival last weekend and really enjoyed it. Singapore’s turning into a gorgeous sight at night. I love how our new skyline looks, and the light installations they’ve placed around the bay make … Continue reading
I guess I disappeared for a while back there. Life called. And I responded. But I’m back now, hopefully. And gearing up for Nanowrimo! It’s not the first time I’ve taken part, but I have a story in my head … Continue reading
“Sometimes magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect.” Wisdom from Penn & Teller’s silent half.
Roald Dahl put it another way: “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
