I'd like to pass on my congratulations to Hilary Mantel for her win. Thomas Cromwrell was one of my favourite people when I studied Tudor history at school.
It was probably that I identified with him as someone who had to make his own way in the world. Using his wits and his talents he gained everything. I guess he was unfortunate in working for such a capricious boss.
Looking forward to reading the book. It will be my Christmas holiday read I think because I love having a big story to get my teeth into over the quieter period.
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Thursday, 8 October 2009
Sunday, 8 March 2009
Hilary Mantel - on interruptions to writing
Found this article in the Guardian Review yesterday. It always fascinates me about how other writers work and think about writing. Plus it's always comforting that we're not alone in getting stuck. The point she makes about sometimes not knowing when we're finished is so true. It's such a temptation to tinker.
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