My father's library
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MY FATHER’S LIBRARY
Some of the novels in my father’s library illustrate the ravages of time. I came into these books at the end of the last century, when my dad passed away, and carefully preserved on my shelves…
The Organ Recital
By
Peter Cunningham ©
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I crossed the invisible bar at the dead of night as a ship silently crosses a meridian on its way to a port called Rigor Mortis. Well, to be truthful, it wasn’t quite like that. In fact,…
Season 1 Chapter 10
ENDINGS
THE STORY SO FAR
This evening I’m on the edge of my chair.
It’s ridiculous.
I’ve become far too engrossed in Evelyn’s domestic life at a time when I’m meant to be simply giving her tips on how to write fiction.
Months…
Season 1 Chapter 9
CHRISTMAS COMPLICATIONS
THE STORY SO FAR
By my calculations, this is my ninth meeting with Evelyn, my neighbour.
Back in October when I agreed to try and help her with ambition to become the next Margaret Atwood, I never thought we would get this far.
But here we…
Season 1 Chapter 8
I-SAID-HE-SAID-SHE-SAID
THE STORY SO FAR
I’ve been meeting my neighbour, Evelyn, for nearly two months now to discuss creative writing.
A lot has changed in that time – for Evelyn. When we began she was a lonely widow in need of help.
Now she’s much happier…
Season 1 Chapter 7
INBUILT PERVERSITY
THE STORY SO FAR
Since the beginning of October I’ve been meeting my neighbour, Evelyn, once every week or ten days, to discuss what happens when you try to write a novel.
Evelyn’s husband Bill passed away two years ago, so everyone around…
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THESE WERE THE ENTRIES
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Season 1 Chapter 6
HALF TERM CELEBRATION
THE STORY SO FAR
I’m pushing the boat out this evening to mark the fact that Evelyn and I have been meeting since late September and are still on speaking terms. She says she wants to write a novel and would like my advice. In order to help…
Season 1 Chapter 5
SOMETHING ELUSIVE
THE STORY SO FAR
A couple of months ago, when we were all still clinging to the dying embers of summer, my neighbour, Evelyn, asked me if I would talk to her about what happens when one sits down to write writes a novel.
I agreed.
Maybe I…
Season 1 Chapter 4
PEOPLE
THE STORY SO FAR
Ever since she told me she wants to write a novel my neighbour, Evelyn, has been coming over here once a week and I’ve been trying to make helpful suggestions.
My family has now begun to refer to me as ‘the professor’.
An…
Season 1 Chapter 3
MICK HERRON JOINS THE CONVERSATION
THE STORY SO FAR
My neighbour Evelyn wants to write fiction and despite my misgivings I’ve agreed to help her.
We’re meeting in my house once very week or ten days, in the evenings.
I’m keeping a record of these encounters, and publishing…
Season 1 Chapter 2
ENGAGE WITH THE PAGE
THE STORY SO FAR
Our neighbour Evelyn has asked for my help in writing a novel.
She tells me she can be the next Margaret Atwood.
I’ve agreed to help, despite grave misgivings.
To be honest, I’m dreading the next step. I’m…
CREATIVE WRITINGSeason 1 Chapter 1
One evening about a month ago I had a visit from Evelyn, our neighbour. She’s a delightful, energetic lady in her late forties who is well known in the area for her amazing, secret recipes.