As it’s Groundhog Day, here’s the story behind ’11:42′ – but not because of the cute little woodchuck that predicts the arrival of Spring every Feb 2nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania… (Click title to read more)
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The Walls Have Ears
Standing in the corner of my grandma’s hallway in my disgrace, the stolen shortbread still melting on my tongue, I placed my hands on the walls, closed my eyes and saw Grandad.
The Odd Disappearance of Violet D’Ath and New Zealand’s First Gothic Novel
Mysterious Violet D’Ath, if you were ever truly flesh and blood, I hereby vow to hunt down you and your beautiful book!
Writing and Cucumbers
You never need to throw writing away, because every piece of writing contains something useful.
Alternative Fact #1 from ‘Blackwood’
We’ve been using this diversionary tactic invented by Guy Garderobe for centuries. Here’s the story behind it.
Odd Writers #7: Sitwell’s Spooky Habit
It’s very easy to fall into the trap of: ‘If I do this, this and this, in that order, I’ll be able to write some good stuff today.’ But some writers can go a little too far…
Odd Writers #5: Schiller’s Rotten Writing
German poet (later called ‘the pop-star of his time’), Schiller believed in the magical power of apples. AND, after he died, his mate kept his skull on his desk. Beat that!
Odd Writers #4 : Robert Shields & His Enormous Diary
Diaries are supposed to be full of secrets and intrigue. Rev. Robert Shields’ diary was absolutely not one of those diaries.
Odd Writers #3: Demosthenes
Could the humble razor be a major secret weapon for writers? Demosthenes, the great Athenian Speech Writer and Orator, thought so. To keep himself holed up in his purpose-built underground chamber, working away like a demon, Demosthenes would often shave half the hair from his head. He would be so ashamed of how odd he…… Continue reading Odd Writers #3: Demosthenes
