Tag Archives: Storytelling

Atmospheric Railway Journeys and Stories

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Earthoak

The rain is lashing down. Drops dot and dash against the windows, while some run sideways as the train speeds on. On and on, hurtling forward. Through the speckled window I can see dark, heavy clouds. Greyness fills the sky, … Continue reading →

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‘I Won’t Be Reading It Though’. Go Set a Watchman and Literary Dilemmas

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Earthoak

I admit I’ve found the whole reaction to ‘Go Set a Watchman’ fascinating. People, and the things that move, inspire and upset them, are fascinating. This literary phenomenon has provided profound insights into the writing process and tells us about readers’ relationships … Continue reading →

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How to shut Down Tolkien: By Brandon Rhodes

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Earthoak

A friend sent me this engaging presentation by Brandon Rhodes. It’s great viewing for anyone who loves Tolkien’s work, and would like to know more about the process, hard work, motivation and discussions that went into his writings.

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