The Sunken Land Begins To Rise Again by M. John Harrison
This is the first work by M. John Harrison that I have read; I am impressed. There are many strengths, especially the originality of the language and the creation of an ominous atmosphere. For once, the term ‘brooding’ is apt. Shaw meets Victoria in a pub on a wet afternoon – there is a lot […] more…
Mr Wilder & Me by Jonathan Coe
When I started reading Jonathan Coe’s Mr Wilder and Me, the thought occurred that the pleasure gained from reading his prose almost makes the story redundant. It did not take long to become fully immersed in this warm-hearted and moving book.Calista, a film composer, reflects upon her life at a time of change. Her twin […] more…
Another Life: Blog Tour Reviews
I have recently completed a book blog tour and am delighted to receive so many positive reviews. Here is a selection of the comments… ‘Beautiful writing, scenery descriptions were stunning, Oliver was fantastically written with depth and understanding.’ ‘A book that blends fact, fiction and mythology into a very neatly woven and extremely readable narrative […] more…
Underland and the Perils of Caves
My novel, Another Life, is a work of fiction with an invented story and characters, with just a few chapters based on personal experience, including a family visit to a cave system in the South of France. The tour was fully automated; we did not see a single person during the entire time, no doubt […] more…