I want to declare an interest. My grandfather was gassed in the First World War. He survived with terrible respiratory problems, suffering frequent, asthma-like attacks that made him fight for every breath. Humanity Gas! GAS! Quick, boys! An ecstasy of fumbling, Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time; But someone still was yelling out and stumbling, …
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Writers’ rules, rules, rules?
"There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are." W. Somerset Maugham Similar thoughts are applied to comedy, theater, even to relationships. P.T. Barnum's solution: "There are two rules. One: always leave them wanting more..." Of course, Maugham meant "writing a successful novel", however success is defined. The modern aspiring …
Then And Now? Spot The Difference?
Oh, what a strange couple of months. Two new "rulers" - a new modernizing Pope and a new Chinese President. Please allow me to congratulate you both on your promotions and please remember to send invitations to your celebration parties using the Feedback form provided! Between them, these two men influence some 2.6 billion people, or …
WHY Do You Want To Write?
It's a good question. In my case, I am retired; I need not work; I could just sit back and watch daytime TV. (The horror!) The reasons why I want to write are manifold, and - yes - that early laptop is significant, keep reading! School: My schools encouraged reading and we had few distractions. Our …
Andy McKell, Speculative Fiction Author 
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