It's election day in America and I'm about to go spend the day at MoMA. People seem a little anxious; here on the east coast they've just been through Sandy and New York City is only just beginning to get back to normal. Last night it was very loud on the Lower East Side when … Continue reading New York, New York
travelling
A quick hello from Romania
I'm not feeling too well today. Isn't it dumb to be ailed and glum while travelling? Yesterday was an amazing day. From the magical city of Brasov, Gerard and I were driven through the Carpathians on what was advertised as a 'Dracula tour'. Basically, sites Vlad the Impaler inhabited (or just passed through). Vlad may … Continue reading A quick hello from Romania
Going abroad
Tomorrow G and I fly to Europe for a 10 week stint. I'm presenting a paper at the London Film and Media Conference, and I'll be working on my thesis as we travel, but there will also be lots of time for art, food, people, absinthe... and of course, literary tourism. The agenda includes: France, England, … Continue reading Going abroad
The traveller, and her crushes
It's an excuse kind of post, but I've been away and fluey and thinking of the book and stuff and only blogged once last week (ARGH). Sorry. Still working on the Colm Toibin interview, an interview with Maile Meloy, a review or two, and lining up some more guest reviews. I also just reviewed Chris … Continue reading The traveller, and her crushes
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