Diana, I've decided to look at your book mainly from a "will it sell?" perspective, as you say you've had a couple of near misses with agents. I think I can see why they were interested in the first place, and maybe a couple of reasons why those misses came about. Bear in mind I'm not an agent - how... view book

Now then. When I was about half way through this, I was wondering, what am I reading here? Is it a terrific piece of avant-garde writing? Or the occassionaly inspired ramblings of a man who's read too much Derrida? Having finished it, I'm not ashamed to admit that I still don't know. I'm sure man... view book

Um. Opaque. Often infuriating. At times, breathtakingly good. Made me laugh out loud several times. Will be back for more, and hopefully be able to offer something a little more consutructive when I've finished it! Cheers Mark view book

Well now. First thing to say is that I loved your pitch. It's a brilliant idea, and if I read it in a bookshop, I might well buy it. It's a really ambitious poject, and I salute you for it. I read this after looking at some of your short stories - not sure when each book was written, but you've de... view book

I wanted to read "Butterfly" but it was locked for editing. So I dipped into this, because I love short stories. Mmmmm. You remind me in many ways of Irvine Welsh, and you interest and - sorry to say it - infuriate me in the same way. I've read the first two stories. "Klingsor" - two main charact... view book