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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...

Henry Oliver's avatar

time to get writing!

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

PAJNewman's avatar

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

😂

Sean Cadhain's avatar

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

Age of Infovores's avatar

I love A River Runs Through It.

Hele's avatar

The Ageless Talent List

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?

Henry Oliver's avatar

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

John-Paul Flintoff's avatar

Very uplifting read, thank you!

Henry Oliver's avatar

Glad you like it!