There are two main schools of thought about debt and debtors’ prisons. The first holds, not unreasonably, that if a chap is locked up in prison, how on earth can he earn the money he needs to pay you back? The other school is equally reasonable. If when he was at liberty he made no … More Poet in Residence
Originally posted on Working Title Blogspot:
Today we welcome Jim Webster and Tallis Steelyard. Preparing the ground The Ropewalk market is busy on market day. There are always too many stallholders, and the narrow passages between them swarm with people. It has been suggested that you need not worry about pickpockets; the crowds are too…
Occasionally one gets called upon to perform at one of the great formal affairs. Such a call comes perhaps once or twice a year and I always feel that it is worth making an effort and attending. Admittedly one never gets paid and rarely gets tipped, but one meets people and it’s rare I do … More The price of performance
There are some interesting posts in Port Naain that would suit the right applicant. One of these is the role of Priest of the Temple of Aea in her Aspect as the Healer. Because the Temple is the personal property of the priest, the appointment is never made, and for the last three centuries a … More The candidates
I dislike clichés, indeed as a poet I’m traditionally supposed to either shun them entirely, or if of a romantic disposition, write in little else. But one cliché that does seem to ring true is the saying, ‘It’s a funny old world.’ What brought this to mind was seeing Etan Stor yesterday. I remember Etan … More Have dog will travel
Originally posted on anita dawes and jaye marie:
Today we welcome Tallis Steelyard to our blog. He has kindly come along with another of his lovely stories. ? This image is a painting by the great Frank Frazetta, an artist my son adores and tries to emulate, and suits the story very well. Over to…
I have known a number of lady poets. Indeed I have worked with one or two of them. This is not without its problems. For example I was somehow cozened into performing in the Sattir’s Drop. To say that this establishment is rough is like saying there is a lot of water in the … More Working with lady poets.
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
It must be confessed that as a Poet I have to accept that I am not regarded as entirely a gentleman. I don’t think it specifically states this in any of the many books of etiquette with which Port Naain is blessed, but it seems to be…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
We are always advised not to work with children and animals. Frankly I have never experienced difficulties in this regard. Working with children is easy. In my experience they are far more focused and mercenary than any adult I’ve worked with. One merely has to…
Originally posted on Annette Rochelle Aben:
Annette here, I am honored to hold the space for the debonair Tallis Steelyard, to share his new book! Of course, that means Jim Webster is along for this tour too! There is contact information for both gentlemen further down in this post. Without any further ado, I shall…
