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The Long road to literary success – in conversation with Kate Long

Posted on August 13, 2015 by

As someone who struggles to find the time to finish his own books, it’s fair to say I’m impressed by Kate Long’s work ethic and her take on the whole process. And from what I’ve since learned, I’d say this … Continue reading →

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Thirty years in the business – the David Gedge interview

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

It’s never easy preparing to interview someone whose music has played such a big part of your life. It was a similar tale with my recent That Petrol Emotion three-parter. Sometimes you know too much and overlook the obvious questions. … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Present / The Treated – Hebden Bridge – July 26, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

What a night. One of those memorable summer gigs at an intimate venue where you’re sweating like hell and being jolted around anyway, so might as well dance. Did I mention how hot it was? David Gedge certainly did, and … Continue reading →

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Tales of witchcraft – from 1612 to 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

To mark the 400th anniversary of the Pendle witch trials – and in the week of All Hallows, ghouls, ghosts, witches, wizards and those things that go bump in the night – writewyattuk looks at two new children’s/young adult publications … Continue reading →

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