William Shaw

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25 03, 2024

Writers just want to be left alone

2024-03-25T10:27:42+00:00

Writers want to be left alone. Kind of. It has been the wettest of winters. Right now it's pouring outside. The house I'm living in on the west of Ireland is built on old bog land. The water lies immediately under the grass of the scrappy lawn. Where I've planted trees, it comes right to [...]

Writers just want to be left alone2024-03-25T10:27:42+00:00
29 02, 2024

Launch party: The Wild Swimmers

2024-03-01T10:23:35+00:00

I would be delighted if you could join me, to launch the new DS Alex Cupidi novel The Wild Swimmers at The Mermaid Inn, Rye, Mermaid St, Rye TN31 7EY. To RSVP, please complete the booking form below. There will be drinks, a short discussion of the book and an opportunity to buy personalised copies. The event [...]

Launch party: The Wild Swimmers2024-03-01T10:23:35+00:00
15 02, 2024

Walking and writing

2024-03-25T10:18:33+00:00

So part of the move here to this western edge of Ireland was so I could walk more. It's not like I'm an insane walker but - as I'm sure all the writers here will agree - sitting down for hours writing is not a great way for your body to spend its time. And [...]

Walking and writing2024-03-25T10:18:33+00:00
13 02, 2024

Adventures in Ireland

2024-03-25T10:12:25+00:00

In January, I moved to Ireland. Well, I'm living here for over half the year and then heading back to Brighton and my Devon writing shack in the bits between. I've been here over a month now and it's quiet round here in winter. I've slid into a great routine of starting writing at about [...]

Adventures in Ireland2024-03-25T10:12:25+00:00
12 02, 2024

This morning’s view

2024-02-12T09:46:02+00:00

Not too shabby. The end of the rainbow is in Dingle Bay which I can also see a slice of from my desk.

This morning’s view2024-02-12T09:46:02+00:00
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