Hi, there was an interesting segment on Start the Week this morning, with Al Alvarez promoting his book The Writer's Voice, about the difficult craft of being a writer. He says:

Art is a quest for order and sanity undertaken by those who are themselves often disorderly, none too sane and rarely loveable

You can hear the programme here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/starttheweek.shtml

The segment starts just after 32 minutes.

I might get around to reading his book after I've stopped slaving on my novel - so many books to read, so little time!

Adele.

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I must say, I think the 'unlovable' bit is rather harsh!

I herad this - was interesting.

Interesting Adele. Rubin's book sounds good too. Did you get my reply to your email?
Sharon

Hi Sharon, no I didn't get a reply, nor did I get a notification of your posting here - enemy interception?

Wierd. I'll send it again now
Sharon

Adele, I got your email saying 'where are my emails' and I've sent you two, one from the usual address and one from the eyeball address. Any luck? Sharon

Thanks Sharon, they both arrived whilst I was at the hairdresser doing my I-want-something-different-but-don't-actually-change-anything act. And I also got a notification for your last message a few minutes ago. It seems like the enemy has given up for the day

Adele.