by Thomas Bartlett | Jun 9, 2015 | blog, book, Children's Books, reading |
My Reading Life Part 1 – Children’s Books Getting Sick and Getting Stuck In I grew up in a house with hundreds of books so first off, and full disclosure, there were always books around. But that alone was not enough, my brother never read a single page... by Thomas Bartlett | Jun 4, 2015 | blog, ghost writing, writing tips |
I have ghosted two books thus far. One published and one to be published. This is what I have learnt. You are the ghost. The author is the author. As far as the author is concerned they wrote the book. They believe you are writing down verbatim what they are saying....
by Thomas Bartlett | May 29, 2015 | #writing, blog, childhood memories, Fiction, writing, writing tips |
Broken Wing “I was born before I died maybe thirty years ago. I have survived nothing of note, nor have I endured. I have lied and blagged my way through my years. As a child I would copy off the dumber kids having noticed two things; they got more attention and...
by Thomas Bartlett | May 27, 2015 | #writing, blog, childhood memories, Fiction, Ireland, modernlife, Novel, writing |
Broken Wing “I had real friends at that time who surprised me now and then, this was seldom and it just gave succour to my feeling, that everybody stared ahead afraid. We used to walk to lakes away from anything, and hide there from nothing. We would throw... by Thomas Bartlett | May 27, 2015 | blog, meloncholy, writing |
There is not much to be said for the way things have gone lately, other than to enjoy that sweet air borne dust on the lips; pollens and poisons? The most hopeful days of the year, the last thirty of the upward curve. When we go for the walk, striding to out...