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In Tenerife, drinking the local craft ale. Recognise the feller on the label?

This is one of my favourite books EVER. John Lincoln Williams travels around the States interviewing crime writers at length on their home turf. It's 30-odd years old now, but still contains many truths.

Extraordinary picture.

It's been a while since the magnificent Laura J Martin - @laurajmartinuk.bsky.social and I were on the same bill, so I'm over the moon to announce it's finally happening The Old Library Bar on the 7th June! Get your tickets whilst they're still fresh! wegottickets.com/event/612442/

On the eightieth anniversary of D-Day my thoughts immediately go to Alexander Baron's extraordinary novel, From The City, From The Plough. I was lucky enough to know Alec in his later years. A shy, smart, bookish man and a genuine hero. londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/from-the…

Tomorrow! 🤩

Curious thing - reading an old history of Virgin Records (don't ask) and I come upon this... I thought "riz" was a brand new word of the year - but turns out Virgin MD Simon Draper was using it in the 80s...

A follow up to my post the other day on Alexander Baron - here's an interview I did with him on the 50th anniversary of D-Day independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Very sorry to hear that Francoise Hardy has died. One of the few people to whom the word 'iconic' might actually apply. Here's Charlotte Greig singing one of her songs. Spike Williams on guitar. Recorded c. 1989, photo c. 2012. youtu.be/QJRt_Sj3zMg?si…

I've started a fundraiser for my friend the writer and musician Anthony Reynolds who is currently homeless. More details below. All donations/ shares/ offers of accommodation very much appreciated. gofund.me/180c5d55

Thanks to everyone who's donated. Getting there! Please share wherever.

Ten years today since Charlotte Greig died. Here's film of her playing live with Julian and Ed. Charlotte lives on through her music and her writing and in the hearts of so many more people than she ever realised. youtu.be/1me0L6vwT2s?si…

Would have been Charlotte's birthday today. Our friend Garth Cartwright wrote this lovely tribute to her. Thanks Garth. open.substack.com/pub/garthcartw…

If you missed last night’s #LiteratureLive on @resonancefm with my guests the crime and thriller writers John Lincoln Williams and Emma Curtis #TheCommuter — the repeat is on at 10am this morning! 104.4fm/DAB in London or online RN Resonancefm.com

The Sohemian Society presents author John L. Williams in conversation with Travis Elborough about his upcoming book, Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 – Britain at Boiling Point (Monoray/Octopus Publishing Group). wegottickets.com/event/653337 #Summer1976 #SocialHistory #CulturalHistory

Apparently,there was a lot more to the hot summer of ‘76 For me it was dancing around at shepperton studios with ladies in grass skirts…QUEEN. KONG My friend,John Williams,has written an extraordinary commentary on a year that changed everything … Amazon or Waterstones May 8