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“Uncle Fred in the Springtime” by P G Wodehouse
A review of Uncle Fred in the Springtime, one of PG Wodehouse’s Blandings Castle comedies. Bonus: 21 springy quotations. The six Blandings Castle novels by PG Wodehouse in my Folio Society edition are: Summer Lightning Heavy Weather Uncle Fred in the Springtime Full Moon Pigs have Wings Service with a Smile I have so far reviewed those highlighted in the bold
“Heavy Weather” – a Blandings novel by PG Wodehouse
A review of the magnificent “Heavy Weather” by PG Wodehouse. In this Blandings Castle comedy, Galahad Threepwood, or Gally, plays a starring role. The
WELCOME to my new robertpimm.com writing blog
By the time you read this, I hope you will be seeing a brand new website. Welcome to the new robertpimm.com. I’m hoping, too, that
My robertpimm.com website revamp: WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
Dear Readers, After six wonderful years, my robertpimm.com site is getting an upgrade. Starting soon, you will see a new look with, I hope, easier
CORONA CRIME Chapter 4: “The Pope himself uses Coronatime”
“Corona Crime” Chapter 4 – the ultimate post-coronavirus novel. Jake Moonrath terminates ‘Time-expired Jennifer. My last three posts have featured the opening chapters of my
My novel “Corona Crime”: Chapter 3: Your Cup of Tea
Chapter 3 of “Corona Crime”, the ultimate post-coronavirus novel, introduces Athena – who is about to commit a serious corona crime. My last two posts
My new novel “Corona Crime”: Chapter 2: Extreme Suffering
“Corona Crime”: chapter 2 of my new novel. What will happen after COVID-19, COVID-35, COVID-103 etc? For Sue Phu, things do not go well. Good
My new novel “Corona Crime” Chapter 1
“Corona Crime” Chapter 1. What might happen after COVID-19, COVID-35, COVID-96 etc? Sign up for updates and more info! Last week’s blog post noted that I
The world after COVID: CORONA CRIME: A Sci-Fi thriller for a world in the grip of Coronavirus
What might happen in a future world after COVID-19, COVID-21 and COVID-35? Here is an all-new excerpt from Chapter 31 of my new novel CORONA
“Hotel Story” Number 10: HOTEL CORONA, by Robert Pimm
Explore my new short story “Hotel Corona” – Number 10 in the “Hotel Stories” series. Or take a look at the collection, “Seven Hotel Stories”. Ms
“Pigs have Wings”: a Blandings novel by PG Wodehouse
A review of “Pigs have Wings” by P G Wodehouse novel set at Blandings Castle, featuring Lord Emsworth and his prize pig, the Empress of
“Hotel Story” Number 9: Total Control, by Robert Pimm
Explore my new short story “Total Control” – Number 9 in the “Hotel Stories” series. Or take a look at the collection, “Seven Hotel Stories”. Did
Reading tips: is my book “Seven Hotel Stories” based on real life?
How far should fiction be based on true events? Can you use personal experience to create imaginary characters and stories? My book “Seven Hotel Stories”
Writing tips: how to write a novel – or eight – and enjoy it
When should you write? How can you find time to complete a novel – or two, or eight? Do writing targets – eg two hours
Spanish Flu and Coronavirus: Laura Spinney’s “Pale Rider” is a must-read
The Spanish Flu of 1918 offers some interesting lessons and parallels as the world of 2020 struggles to contain the Coronavirus. “This is the greatest
Writing tips: self-publishing: how many books can you sell?
How many books should a self-published author aim to sell? If you are writing a book, how much money are you likely to make from
What will happen after coronavirus? My new novel CORONA CRIME
What if the cure for coronavirus is worse than the disease? What if after COVID-19 we have COVID-21, COVID-35 and COVID-42? How will coronavirus change the
Difficult English pronunciation
A famous poem highlights the challenges of English spelling and pronunciation. Many readers of this blog use English as their second or even third language.
What is the Overton window? Part 2
The Overton window is a way of describing the acceptable range of political culture at any given moment. Wikipedia defines it as “the range of
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