Chapter 1 – An introduction and a clue As I stepped outside today, I noticed that a chill rain was falling. Why hadn’t I noticed it before? I considered stepping back inside and grabbing a jacket, or maybe just a hoodie, but as I had gone out already, I should stay on course. Who knew […]
Thar she goes! Yesterday, like many others, I was watching the NASA/SpaceX rocket launch livestream. Despite my age, this was the first launch I followed live, as far as I remember. I found the thrill of it to exceed my every expectation, and I was nailed to the screen as I watched the count-down. Would
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Where does inspiration come from? That’s a question that is often asked, and rarely or never satisfyingly answered. There are a million would-be artists out there, all sitting around and waiting for inspiration to hit. Then they’ll write that great American novel, record that smash hit album, film that blockbuster movie. Feel free to add
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That’s the deal But why? Why should you listen, or rather read, a word I say? Or write, as the case is here. That’s the question, innit? Well, here’s as good a reason as any, I guess – I want you to. Simple as that. But why? Because I enjoy writing. Yet, as fun as