RofC Newsletter Augustine 17 - 2024CE
Audio interview with Neil Griffiths about small presses; event with Ali Smith; a new memoir from Ponies and Horses Books; and - really important - The Multicultural Book Fair.
Neil Griffiths interviewed
Last month Spiracle Editions published Weatherglass Books’ first audiobook, The Pages of the Sea by Anne Hawk. Kate Bland, founder of Spiracle, interviewed me about small press publishing, how one chooses what to commission, the state of the book market, the prize. It’s 12 mins long. Click on image.
The Future of the Novella: Ali Smith at Foyles with joint winners of Weatherglass Novella Prize.
Yes, OK - two Weatherglass features. But it’s not often a writer of Ali Smith’s stature pitches into help a small press, and the future of the novella is important. It might just be the form of the middle part of the 21st Century. Whether it is or not, might be determined by this event. With that in mind, I’d turn up if I was you. Both winners will be there, Kate Kruimink flying in from Tasmania - that’s a long way. Click on image to be taken to booking page.
Ponies and Horses Books
A boat approaches; a lantern hung on its prow is the only light in this dark, cold world. The boat reaches the edge of the lake. The boatman has a kindly face. He calls out to me. “Mr Dowie?” “Yes,” I reply. “Not any more,” he says. And I step into his boat.
John Dowie, proto-alternative comedian and quixotic cyclist, has a few last things to get off his chest. Join him in this funny and poignant memoir as he tells a story from pre-cradle to post-grave with musings on parenthood, Batman and showbiz along the way.
“A funny, clever and alarmingly wise man”
Julian Clary
“The archaeopteryx of alternative comedy … the fossil record makes no sense without him.”
Alan Moore
Click on cover to be taken to publishers website.
Multicultural Book Fair
While this might be at the bottom, it will be at the top next newsletter. This is just a heads-up. Click on image for details.
