In part two of my cycling blog we’re going to look at a cyclist that we are all familiar with. A cyclist that most of you would expect me to write about in one of my blogs and the one a lot of you identify with most even if you don’t want to admit it. … More The Fanatic. (Part two of my guide to cycling.)
You may think that me not riding a bike would preclude me from penning a guide on how to be cyclist but you would be wrong. Having no knowledge on a subject does not stop me from being an expert and as an impartial observer I will provide you with everything you need to know. … More The Trainee Unicyclist. Part one of my guide to cycling.
I mentioned a couple of days ago that I will be appearing at the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival. Today I was lucky enough to get invited along to the official launch photoshoot alongside fellow authors Sheila Quigley, Holly Sterling and Iain Rowan. As all of my previous ‘official’ photos were taken either in … More Getting my face in the paper.
After a totally uninspiring international break we are back to the hype that is the Premier League. Martin Tyler started the Manchester derby by telling us it was to Jose and Pep’s credit that they had played down their rivalry. The rivalry that Sky had been peddling all week. The rivalry that probably didn’t need … More Prince Harry, Itchy Knackers and brave Bradley Lowery. Premier League review (week four).
Very pleased to officially announce my involvement in the Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016. I shall be making three appearances. The first two are talks about my books and where I get my inspiration. Monday 3rd October 3-4pm National Glass Centre. Monday 17th October 2-3pm Shiney Row Library. The final appearance will be … More Sunderland Literature and Creative Writing Festival 2016
In the final instalment of my Metro etiquette guide we’ll be looking at some of the things that are most likely to get you strung up by your fellow passengers. Entertainment I think it should be clear by now that the absolute last thing you should be doing whilst on The Metro is talking to … More Singing, soiling and exit strategies. My final guide to Metro etiquette.
We’ve tackled how to queue for a Metro and hopefully you have found a seat but you are still a long way from being an accomplished Metro traveller. Even if you aren’t seated, there’s a lot more to learn. Standing Due to the basics of supply and demand, not everybody can sit on the Metro. … More Sweaty bellies, Ninja Turtles and Scampi Fries (A further guide to Metro etiquette)
There are as many writing routines as there are writers. Some lock themselves away from the world until their book is done, slowly going mad, then come out blinking into the sunlight with 200,000 words of rambling nonsense. Others will balance children, pets, spouses and a day job whilst jotting down a few hundred words … More Word counts, naps and blood transfusions. (How to get your book written.)
Now that you know how to board the Metro correctly it is time to learn how to conduct yourself whilst on the train itself. This is where the majority of Metro crimes are committed. I’ve tried to break this guide down into a number of crucial areas, please take the time to study them and … More Sit your arse down. My guide to seating on the Metro.
The essential guide to etiquette whilst travelling on the Metro. … More Metro travel etiquette guide -The Wanderer, The Talker and The Space Invader.
Alan Parkinson 