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Writing in East London & London in general

I went on an Arvon course this year. It was one of those things I have had on my Life To-Do List for years, and I was very much looking forward to it. Arvon courses are the Holy Grail of … Continue reading

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John Irving at the Southbank

So today we are taking a slight detour south of the river, as one of my favourite late childhood authors, John Irving, was making a rare UK appearance at the Southbank to promote his new novel, Last Night at Twisted … Continue reading

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A hive of activity at Cafe Oto in Dalston

Is this the office of the future? I certainly wouldn’t complain. It’s amazing to see how many people run their working lives from cafes these days. I have never really liked the idea of taking my laptop to a café … Continue reading

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