The Manifesto of Self-Revocation Greetings, children. Within these pages you will, through the rigours of mouse-clicking faith, find that which you seek. These 'pages' are simply manifestations of those things you feel deep within your own very hearts. So seek and you shall find. The Index to the Manifesto Bishop Jamie was diagnosed with glandular fever during a checkup earlier in the week by the Church witch doctor. Since the Pope's impassioned plea at last week's service, there has been a 36% decrease in cannibalism amongst parishoners. Fashion conscious members of the congregation have been admiring the dapper new Atomic/Bacterial/Chemical environment suit Sanctus Jack has taken to wearing at all times. The Pope would like to remind the lesser Deacons that this is not a democracy, and that all further attempts at revolution will be met with stern and decisive buggerings. Much to the disgust of the Papacy, Bishop Leslie has taken residence (again) in the United States of America, ostensibly to study law.
James Benmore James Benmore was born in Kent and currently lives in South-East London. He studied literature at the Open University and has since completed an Mst in Creative Writing from Oxford University. His first novel, Dodger, follows the story of Jack Dawkins, better known as the Artful Dodger from Oliver Twist. It was awarded the AM Heath prize for fiction in 2010 (for best work of fiction by a graduating student of Kellogg College, Oxford), and was published by Heron in 2013. (For more about Dodger, see 'On our Blog', below.) He is represented by Jon Elek at AP Watt. Publications with The Fiction Desk 'Jaggers & Crown' in All These Little Worlds On our blog External links
What do I MAKE? I'm a teacher and I make a goddamn difference. Now what about you??? Beautiful. Spend three quality minutes with this video. A response from a teacher to a patronizing jerk who asked him, "You're a teacher, Taylor. Be honest. What do you make?" In addition to being a teacher, Taylor Mali is a slam poet. He says the problem with teachers is, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?" I'm just sayin'... about the short review: reviews, news and interviews the short review brings you original reviews of new, not-quite-so-new and classic collections and anthologies, written by reviewers many of whom are also short story writers themselves and who love short fiction. To ensure some measure of objectivity, we ask that none of our reviewers review the work of an author or publisher that they have any connection to (at least at the time of writing the review). We also try and interview as many of the authors we review as possible. On the Links page are links to competitions for short story collections and other things we think you might like. Why? I love short stories. So I thought I would create a space just for short story collections and anthologies, to give them their turn in the spotlight. Ok, I have to confess – my motives are not entirely pure. Tania Founding Editor, The Short Review TaniaHershman.com Like this: Like Loading...
Howard Phillips Lovecraft Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author of fantasy, horror and science fiction. He is notable for blending elements of science fiction and horror; and for popularizing "cosmic horror": the notion that some concepts, entities or experiences are barely comprehensible to human minds, and those who delve into such risk their sanity. Lovecraft has become a cult figure in the horror genre and… (more) He is notable for blending elements of science fiction and horror; and for popularizing "cosmic horror": the notion that some concepts, entities or experiences are barely comprehensible to human minds, and those who delve into such risk their sanity. Lovecraft has become a cult figure in the horror genre and is noted as creator of the "Cthulhu Mythos," a series of loosely interconnected fictions featuring a "pantheon" of nonhuman creatures, as well as the famed Necronomicon, a grimoire of magical rites and forbidden lore. Source: Wikipedia (less)
Gold Dust - writers' mentoring, UK Non Fiction Advertising When I was learning to write ads there were certain copywriters I, …well…, copied. Not well, mind you. Amongst them were the likes of thingy Abbot, wotsisname Brignull, Neil French (unforgettable) and the Volkswagen ads of DDB - anthologised in a brilliant book I nicked from the agency I worked for that was bought by DDB. There were others too. But one stood out for me. I remember an ad for the Imperial War Museum that appeared in the Design and Art Direction Annual - the red one ('87). Think back to the period or imagine it if your weren't born. Would you have jazzed it up? Indra Sinha has a gift for telling it like it is. Do you? Curiously enough when the world is filled with the ironical &'knowing', the cute, contrived, conceited, confected and corny-hearing 'the truth' told in a lyrical, journalistic style it has the same effect as smelling salts. Sinha has that talent. "As a writer your words go out into the world to millions of people and change things.
London Library Student Prize PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for entries to The London Library Student Prize 2013 has now passed. A big thank you to all those who entered the competition. Our panel of judges will be reading the entries over the coming months and the winner and runners-up will be announced in April 2013. 1. The theme of the prize is ‘GAP YEARS: A NEW FORM OF COLONIALISM.’ Before writing your piece, please read our Entry Guidelines. 2. Your full-length entry (no more than 800 words) must submitted by midnight on 11th January 2013. Before you enter, please read the Terms and Conditions thoroughly, as entry into the prize constitutes agreement to the Terms and Conditions. To enter, please answer all compulsory questions below. Please ensure your entry has been typed in a text document (Microsoft Word or equivalent). The first page of all entries must be clearly labeled with your: Full name Email address Postal address Telephone number University and degree title 3. For full prize details click here. 4.
Dear blank, please blank. Creative Briefs: Editor's Brief: Greed The fat of the land has been spanked across the cheek and is wobbling like a plump new jelly. From big-cheese bonuses to plucked turkeys, the season of indulgence has begun in hot, buttered earnest. Whether you’re rolling in dough or just scraping by, we could all do with a little December treat. Which is where we come in. This month’s Editor’s Brief is on the theme of greed. As always, this is a multi-disciplinary brief; that means you can respond with anything you like, be it poetry, prose, animation, video, photography, illustration etc. The person who submits the best piece of work will win £250 and become part of our IdeasTap alumni. The work can be in any discipline you like, but it must relate to the theme. Members can only apply once. Your single entry is limited to: • Audio and video – no longer than two minutes • Text – no longer than 1,000 words • Images/photos – no more than two Find out how to apply by clicking on How to respond at the top of this brief. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.