Timothy Balding
@timothybalding.bsky.social
Author of the first Donald Trump novel - 'The Zucchini Conspiracy' - and other anthropological mysteries. All books at http://tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9
First review of the Spanish edition of my novel The Impostors. 'Fervent' applause for the laughter the book brings to our desperate times, with wit, sarcasm, and philosophical brushstrokes. The human condition not criticised, but portrayed with spices of fine British humour. 'Hilarious.' In short.
October 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
First review of the Spanish edition of my novel The Impostors. 'Fervent' applause for the laughter the book brings to our desperate times, with wit, sarcasm, and philosophical brushstrokes. The human condition not criticised, but portrayed with spices of fine British humour. 'Hilarious.' In short.
That's kind of you to say so. It gives me much pleasure. Thanks! As a bonus, here's a short passage on Bach from the same novel (The hero is talking to his parrot, by the way; he's discovered that 'Yorick' loves classical music).
October 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
That's kind of you to say so. It gives me much pleasure. Thanks! As a bonus, here's a short passage on Bach from the same novel (The hero is talking to his parrot, by the way; he's discovered that 'Yorick' loves classical music).
Thanks! One can say what some music endeavours to 'describe' - Smetana's Moldau, for example, or Beethoven's Pastoral symphony, are extremely evocative. Then, one can also describe what effect the music has on us, emotionally. Here's an extract from one of my novels where I endeavour to do this.
October 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thanks! One can say what some music endeavours to 'describe' - Smetana's Moldau, for example, or Beethoven's Pastoral symphony, are extremely evocative. Then, one can also describe what effect the music has on us, emotionally. Here's an extract from one of my novels where I endeavour to do this.
In today's issue of the excellent London Review of Books ... my own little act of resistance to the oncoming storm. And the Spanish peasant woman who inspired it all (photo Associated Press, if I remember rightly). The creative mind at work ... Ooh la la!
March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In today's issue of the excellent London Review of Books ... my own little act of resistance to the oncoming storm. And the Spanish peasant woman who inspired it all (photo Associated Press, if I remember rightly). The creative mind at work ... Ooh la la!
It's a long time between reviews these days. Few readers make the effort. So when a new one suddenly pops up, like this evening, well, a man could weep, really 😃 'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
March 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It's a long time between reviews these days. Few readers make the effort. So when a new one suddenly pops up, like this evening, well, a man could weep, really 😃 'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
Not revolution, but resistance. That's also satisfying.
March 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Not revolution, but resistance. That's also satisfying.
As America sells out Ukraine and Europe, and begins to dismantle its own democracy in front of our very eyes, it seems like an appropriate day to give a new boost to my Trump novel. Please repost if you are feeling kindly. tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9
March 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
As America sells out Ukraine and Europe, and begins to dismantle its own democracy in front of our very eyes, it seems like an appropriate day to give a new boost to my Trump novel. Please repost if you are feeling kindly. tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9
Still looking for the perfect Inauguration Day gift for your loved one (it's fine if that's yourself, of course)? Discover how things might have been, in the first ever Donald Trump novel. The last chance to laugh about it all, perhaps ... amazon.com/dp/B081B3BRS...
January 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Still looking for the perfect Inauguration Day gift for your loved one (it's fine if that's yourself, of course)? Discover how things might have been, in the first ever Donald Trump novel. The last chance to laugh about it all, perhaps ... amazon.com/dp/B081B3BRS...
So, #WritingCommunity, if you exist here😃 My final contribution to the #bookchallenge2 of publishing an excerpt from one of our own works for 20 days. With title & link. 'The Spectator' tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9
Few showed interest or did it themselves. That's just tough, I guess. Onwards!
Few showed interest or did it themselves. That's just tough, I guess. Onwards!
January 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
So, #WritingCommunity, if you exist here😃 My final contribution to the #bookchallenge2 of publishing an excerpt from one of our own works for 20 days. With title & link. 'The Spectator' tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9
Few showed interest or did it themselves. That's just tough, I guess. Onwards!
Few showed interest or did it themselves. That's just tough, I guess. Onwards!
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 19
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 19
January 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 19
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 19
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 18
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 18
January 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 18
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 18
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 17
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 17
January 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 17
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
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Day 17
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 16
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 16
January 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 16
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
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Day 16
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 15
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 15
January 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 15
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 15
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 14
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 14
December 31, 2024 at 8:23 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 14
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 14
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 13
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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#Books
Day 13
December 29, 2024 at 7:52 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 13
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 13
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 10
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 10
December 26, 2024 at 9:52 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 10
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 10
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 9
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
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Day 9
December 25, 2024 at 2:06 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 9
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 9
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 8
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 8
December 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 8
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 8
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 6
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 6
December 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 6
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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#Writers
#Books
Day 6
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 5
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 5
December 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 5
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 5
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 4
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 4
December 20, 2024 at 2:10 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 4
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 4
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 3
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 3
December 19, 2024 at 11:59 AM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 3
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 3
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 2
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 2
December 18, 2024 at 12:18 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 2
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 2
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 1
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 1
December 17, 2024 at 2:03 PM
After the 'Book Challenge' (a spectacular failure in terms of engagement), here's 'Book Challenge 2': Choose 20 excerpts from one of your own books which reflect its style and essence. Name the book and give a link.
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
#BookChallenge2
#Writers
#Books
Day 1
'The Spectator' (tinyurl.com/3v3kfkt9)
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Day 1