On the Prowl in Glasgow (Scotland Part 2)
Glasgow. It evokes images of Trainspotting, Inspector Taggart, and heroin addicts. In fact, Glasgow has the highest number of heroin addicts in the United Kingdom. So what better place for…
The Tale (Tail) of Bondage Bob (Scotland Part 1)
What began as a rather tedious train journey north to Glasgow (you just knew I’d work a train in here somewhere!) turned into a visit to a magical and mythical…
Camden Crawl
Ever have one of those days where you know that if you stay home you might very likely chuck yourself out from an upstairs window? Well, that about sums up…
Hangin’ Wiv the Gypsies… Balkan-mania in the City
They promised us an exciting night of Balkan Boogie and Gypsies, and since I needed to schlep into the city to collect my Staind (avec Seether) ticket for their gig…
The Things You See When You Haven’t Got Your Gun
Okay, let’s get this straight: I’m a car person. I started driving when I was just a wee lass of 15. I’ve always gone everywhere in a car. Having spent…
A Night With Staind… The True and Uncensored Story
Yup, I figured I’d rope you in with that headline! I bet you’re imagining all sorts now – wild nights filled with endless amounts of Jack Daniels, weed, blow and,…
My Suitcase is in Denver… But I’m Not
I don’t ski. And neither does my suitcase. However, it’s quite possible it will be in Colorado for the skiing season. I suppose I shouldn’t really complain. My navy-blue American…
The Facebook Virgin
It all started with Dave Gahan. “What, your erotic writing?” I hear you ask. Good guess – for let’s face it, the man’s voice defines “erotic.” Alas, I’m afraid my…
This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires!
No, I haven’t suddenly gone into the business of flogging dodgy goods off a pitch at the market, nor will I be claiming that said goods have fallen off the…
Aren’t We Just Precious?: Writers Who Live in Ivory Towers
There’s nothing more pompous than a writer who is precious about his or her work. If you’ve been around a bit, be it in the publishing world or even in…
