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PAJNewman's avatar

Thanks Henry. It is very reassuring to remember - especially as one trudges through one’s 40s - that there is hope to be had...

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Henry Oliver's avatar

time to get writing!

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PAJNewman's avatar

Not quite the high brow author of your list, but another late bloomer, although if it takes being nailed to a table to get a publishing deal I may chicken out..

https://amp.theguardian.com/news/2006/jan/03/guardianobituaries.booksobituaries?fbclid=IwAR1uVydLzKjAg9wcgpTuOBk99KszxtJoITKVqNKOD5dsFjTMbNooPjq1ngY

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Henry Oliver's avatar

Christ

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PAJNewman's avatar

I mean, almost literally...

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PAJNewman's avatar

I’m still sulking after my novel went out to agents and sank like a defective torpedo.

😂

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JSB's avatar

Seeing Lampesusa at the top of your list makes my day.

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Henry Oliver's avatar

:)

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Age of Infovores's avatar

I love A River Runs Through It.

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Hele's avatar

The Ageless Talent List

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Will Orr-Ewing's avatar

Don’t think I’ll be able to make Sunday alas but would love a recording if one’s going?

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Henry Oliver's avatar

Yes I’ll be posting notes and a video afterwards!

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John-Paul Flintoff's avatar

Very uplifting read, thank you!

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Henry Oliver's avatar

Glad you like it!

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