Thank you Jasmin - I was trying unsuccessfully to find an audio book to borrow from the library and your Substack popped up with the perfect suggestion! (I was interested too to see Tom's thoughts about being a place writer. Me too - it's not how I define what I write, it's just that place is always there, claiming my attention, and I can't write without it being integral to everything, fiction and non-fiction.)
Hi Sarah Jane. Thanks for your comment. You'll love Tom's book on audio. He has such an attractive accent and he paces the audio really well. (I think his commentary about the young lad that walked across his garden every day will stay in my mind for a very long time. So funny!)
Like you say, I think many writers are place writers without knowing it so I'm making it my business to route them out!
I love The Guardian's one-liner, Cox’s writing is loose-limbed, engaging and extremely funny. And in the final portion of your post, your inclusion that writers often don't think of themselves as Place Writers. I know I didn't consider myself one, until I read your Substack.
Thanks, Jeanine. Yes, the Guardian article is great. I love the phrase 'loose-limbed' when used to describe a writing style. It's probably what many of us strive for.
Thank you Jasmin - I was trying unsuccessfully to find an audio book to borrow from the library and your Substack popped up with the perfect suggestion! (I was interested too to see Tom's thoughts about being a place writer. Me too - it's not how I define what I write, it's just that place is always there, claiming my attention, and I can't write without it being integral to everything, fiction and non-fiction.)
Hi Sarah Jane. Thanks for your comment. You'll love Tom's book on audio. He has such an attractive accent and he paces the audio really well. (I think his commentary about the young lad that walked across his garden every day will stay in my mind for a very long time. So funny!)
Like you say, I think many writers are place writers without knowing it so I'm making it my business to route them out!
I love The Guardian's one-liner, Cox’s writing is loose-limbed, engaging and extremely funny. And in the final portion of your post, your inclusion that writers often don't think of themselves as Place Writers. I know I didn't consider myself one, until I read your Substack.
Thanks, Jeanine. Yes, the Guardian article is great. I love the phrase 'loose-limbed' when used to describe a writing style. It's probably what many of us strive for.
Thanks for name checking the cover illustrator - I'm married to Clare and it's always a treat to see one of her covers popping up on Substack!
Oh Ronald, that's lovely. I'm so pleased to know about this connection. I think the cover is mesmerising.
This sounds like a great read, Yasmin. I've put his book on my TBR list!
Bee xx
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Bee.
Our world is changing rapidly. Some of our places are disappearing. Tom Cox keeps them in my minds’ eye, and I am ever grateful.
With humor, honor & I suspect good stewardship, Tom takes this reader on his walk abouts.