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Contributing editor for Albumism, writer of stuff and Prince fan(atic?). I have a million notebooks with ideas and unfinished scripts/books/screenplays in - maybe one day I’ll get one seen. Doubt it though!
I’ve absolutely raced through this one.
Leeds is a good raconteur and a reliable witness to the foibles and profound musical impact of James Brown. Really enjoyed it and recommend it for its evocation of a time and place as well as its insight into Brown’s towering character.
Leeds is a good raconteur and a reliable witness to the foibles and profound musical impact of James Brown. Really enjoyed it and recommend it for its evocation of a time and place as well as its insight into Brown’s towering character.
December 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’ve absolutely raced through this one.
Leeds is a good raconteur and a reliable witness to the foibles and profound musical impact of James Brown. Really enjoyed it and recommend it for its evocation of a time and place as well as its insight into Brown’s towering character.
Leeds is a good raconteur and a reliable witness to the foibles and profound musical impact of James Brown. Really enjoyed it and recommend it for its evocation of a time and place as well as its insight into Brown’s towering character.
To follow up Octavia Butler, I’m going to see refuge in music. Here goes Alan Leeds’ account of his time with James Brown.
November 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
To follow up Octavia Butler, I’m going to see refuge in music. Here goes Alan Leeds’ account of his time with James Brown.
I just finished this:
November 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I just finished this:
And this is the only mention of it I can find:
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
And this is the only mention of it I can find:
So I found my book!
November 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
So I found my book!
It’s here and it’s pretty!
November 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It’s here and it’s pretty!
I have had an exciting day of cleaning and tidying bookshelves (not that you’d know by looking at them!) and have found two duplicates of books I have. If there is anyone in the UK who wants them, I’d happily give them away for the cost of the postage and a small charity donation. Any takers?
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I have had an exciting day of cleaning and tidying bookshelves (not that you’d know by looking at them!) and have found two duplicates of books I have. If there is anyone in the UK who wants them, I’d happily give them away for the cost of the postage and a small charity donation. Any takers?
My next book is:
November 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
My next book is:
So, I finished this amazing piece of work.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
So, I finished this amazing piece of work.
Here is a picture of the three local Tory candidates for local councillors. It was a big A3 booklet with the inside taken up with massive pictures and profiles of them. But one was missed out for some reason and had to make do with this tiny group photo - can you guess which one?
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Here is a picture of the three local Tory candidates for local councillors. It was a big A3 booklet with the inside taken up with massive pictures and profiles of them. But one was missed out for some reason and had to make do with this tiny group photo - can you guess which one?
Is it this one?
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Is it this one?
Think there’s the possibility of crossover episodes? A-ha!
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Think there’s the possibility of crossover episodes? A-ha!
Apropos of nothing . . . (Something) . . .
October 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Apropos of nothing . . . (Something) . . .
Today I have mainly been making Millionaires Flapjack. Never made caramel before. Not unhappy.
October 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today I have mainly been making Millionaires Flapjack. Never made caramel before. Not unhappy.
I’m gonna go nuts here Zarah and say that my timeline is trying to tell you something here.
October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I’m gonna go nuts here Zarah and say that my timeline is trying to tell you something here.
I’m not a fan of any adverts but at least the NYT puzzle ads haven’t worked me out yet:
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I’m not a fan of any adverts but at least the NYT puzzle ads haven’t worked me out yet:
Here’s some good news!
October 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Here’s some good news!
Here’s Jimmy.
September 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Here’s Jimmy.
My next book will bring back memories of the research I did for my dissertation about a million years ago:
September 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
My next book will bring back memories of the research I did for my dissertation about a million years ago:
I’ve been a bit (a lot!) slow finishing my book. I could read Colson Whitehead every day. Loved it.
September 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I’ve been a bit (a lot!) slow finishing my book. I could read Colson Whitehead every day. Loved it.
I’m ready!!!
August 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I’m ready!!!
Just had two nights in a lovely bungalow at Frinton On Sea. Here are my girls and the dog on a beach:
August 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Just had two nights in a lovely bungalow at Frinton On Sea. Here are my girls and the dog on a beach:
My view from on high
July 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My view from on high