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“Palladium” – free!
It’s time to sign up for a free advance copy of my Istanbul thriller “Palladium”. Publication of my Istanbul thriller Palladium by Immortal Works publishers in the US is drawing near. Latest steps: the maps, of central Istanbul and the Black Sea, are ready; we have worked on the blurb (30-word and 130-word versions) – coming on nicely; the main
Thriving in lockdown? Three tips, three hours
Are you thriving in lockdown? Doing OK? Could be better? Here are three thoughts on how to make the most of it. Thriving in lockdown:
Robert Pimm podcasts
Robert Pimm podcasts are a new way of listening to posts about writing, books and stories. Comments and feedback humbly accepted. How about some Robert
Who is watching the watchers?
“Who is watching the watchers?” from the Latin phrase “quis custodiet ipsos custodes?”, is a preoccupation for modern democracies. Can we trust the people we
Capitol storming: events in Washington echo my novel “Blood Summit”
Both the storming of the Capitol in Washington D.C. and efforts to safeguard Joe Biden’s inauguration on 20 January echo my 2018 thriller “Blood Summit”.
Who is Harry Lime? Evil and charisma in “The Third Man”
Who is Harry Lime? My short story “You will have to watch the movie” explores, through scenes from “The Third Man”, how you can fall
Thunderball Review: the book that killed Ian Fleming?
Thunderball Review: the 8th James Bond novel, published in 1961, was, arguably, the book that killed Ian Fleming. The roots of his death are visible
PG Wodehouse Service with a Smile – a tour de force for Uncle Fred
PG Wodehouse “Service with a Smile”, one the Blandings Castle comedies, includes a case study of the magnificent Uncle Fred, the benevolent chaos deity of
Living your best life – can you reimagine your relationship with time?
Living your best life: an inspiring essay by a philosopher is full of wisdom about reimagining our relationship with time. I recently read a fine
James Bond sexist stereotypes – will the next movie be better?
James Bond sexist stereotypes are strewn through Ian Fleming’s books, and all the movies. Will “No Time to Die” be better? My 2015 post James
CORONA CRIME review: a thumbs-up from “Inconsistent Pacing”
Corona Crime review: the website “Inconsistent Pacing” offers a positive assessment: “there is an awful lot to think about in this book”. Authors love it
Testing positive for Coronavirus: what I expected, and what I didn’t
Testing positive for Coronavirus, or Covid, was an odd experience. The oddest thing, however, was other people’s reactions. Should I get tested? My position on
A thriller for a world in the grip of Coronavirus: CORONA CRIME
On 15 October my new novel CORONA CRIME came out – a thriller for a world in the grip of Coronavirus. Find out more about
“Full Moon” by PG Wodehouse – the funniest Blandings Castle comedy?
A review of Full Moon by PG Wodehouse, one of the funniest Blandings Castle comedies, with quotes. This spiffing novel answers the core question: who
“Uncle Fred in the Springtime” by PG 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
“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 Robert Pimm website revamp: WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
Dear Readers, After six wonderful years, my Robert Pimm website, robertpimm.com, is getting an upgrade. From mid-September 2020 you will see a new look with,
The limits of capitalism: where does it end? “Eternal Life” explains
The limits of capitalism have not yet been reached. My satirical thriller “Eternal Life” explores how those limits might look. Read on… Here is an excerpt
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