I’ve always been a fan of radio. I remember buying my first transistor (cast your minds back – or ask your older relatives) and glorying in the freedom to listen to what I wanted, when I wanted. This was at the time of the pirate radio stations and, living as I did on the east […]
About Me
Jennie Finch on the seafront at Saltburn.
The Moth Man
The Drowners
The death of the Elver Man
All posts for the year 2013
Writers as Readers
There has been some discussion lately about the link between reading and becoming a writer. As a prolific reader from an early age (see “In praise of libraries”), I would say from personal experience there may be a link. I was extraordinarily indiscriminate when young, consuming whole series of books by one author (Willard Price, […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on June 7, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/writers-readers/
In praise of libraries
I am a fan of libraries. Big ones, little ones, those wonderful book buses – show me a library and I find myself smiling. I owe my professional life to libraries – really. Without access to books I would not be writing this today. I would never have worked as a lecturer, survived the education […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on May 3, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/praise-libraries/
A lovely morning in Guisborough
Well, I spent a really nice couple of hours at Guisborough Bookshop yesterday (Saturday). They’d put up a display of the two books and a disturbingly large copy of the “gazing moodily out to sea” picture and I set up my stall, more books, pen and a heap of bookmarks. People were very friendly – […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on April 7, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/lovely-morning-guisborough/
Seriously cheesed off.
Grrr. On the one hand, great news as Waterstones in Middlesbrough have agreed to stock my two books. This is a major step forwards and I am so happy. They also suggested I might supply something that could be used as a bookmark. Excellent idea I thought. Yes, a little bit of publicity by the […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on March 13, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/cheesed-off/
A note about Sunday
Getting myself all prepared for the reading on Sunday 17th. Thank you to all at Saltburn’s wonderful “Real Meals” deli who are opening especially – and making their wonderful dark chocolate muffins with plum compote. There will be books available to buy and I’m happy to sign any you bring along – provided I wrote […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on February 16, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/note-sunday/
A busy week ahead
Now the new book is well and truly out there, I’m doing some appearances around the area. On Wednesday (13th) I’m on Southside Radio (107.3FM and via the web) at around 6.20pm. I’ll try to post the podcast on these pages after the broadcast. Then on Sunday (17th) I will be reading from “The Drowners” […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on February 10, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/busy-week/
After long silence
So, a new year and a new book at last. I must admit, I was very despondent at the end of last year when despite all our efforts “The Drowners” failed to make the shops in time for Christmas. We were so close to a December release but – there were problems with the cover […]
Posted by Jennie Finch on January 29, 2013
https://www.jenniefinch.me.uk/long-silence/