The first night of your first campaign… is a glorious time in your life. It is so sweet to find oneself free from the stale civilization of Europe! …Think for a moment of your fellow creatures…, of those that are pinioned at dinner tables, or stuck up in ball-rooms, or cruelly planted in pews – ay, think of these and so remembering how many poor devils are living in a state of utter respectability, you will glory the more in your own delightful escape.
– Eothen, AW Kinglake
Not Very Glowing Book Reviews – Blackout Art
Sometimes, as an author, you receive glowing book reviews. That is a lovely feeling. Sometimes, as an author, you receive not very glowing book reviews. That is a less lovely feeling. I have been having some fun with my #notveryglowingbookreviews, […]...
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
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