My top 10 list of funny UK satirical novels
There's a literary tradition in Britain of combining humour with social or political satire to skewer institutions, class and bureaucracy. You can get away with a lot if you have a smile on your face. Here are ten of my favourite examples.
Why satire matters more than ever
There was a time when satire exaggerated reality. Today, reality seems determined to do the exaggerating for us. But that doesn't mean we should let it.
Three books. Three Gold Awards for Fiction!
I never dreamt this retirement project (to keep me occupied without upsetting anybody or damaging anything) would turn out like this!
Literary Titan WTWB interview - part 1
"History is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, often accidentally or without understanding where their choices might lead."
Literary Titan WTWB interview - part 3
"If readers finish the book feeling entertained, understood, and perhaps a little more open to the idea that hope can exist without certainty, then I’ve done my job."
Literary Titan WTWB interview - part 2
"Humans are capable of extraordinary kindness, bravery, and resilience, but we’re also unwittingly brilliant at self-delusion, tribalism, and panic."
Pranking the FBI
"It was time to have a bit of a laugh," the bored student decided. The rest, as they say, is history...
Based on a true story
How a wet walk in Ireland ended up centre-stage in Good For The Soul.
First Book Fair experience
It's fair to say I loved my first Indie Book Fair, learned a lot and caught the bug.
Book review: What Grows From The Dead
Fast-paced, with heart-racing moments, sharp descriptions and a bunch of humorous asides thrown in for good measure.
Take time to catch the leaves
Pete turned to face me, beaming with pride and waving a leaf in the air. His mortal coil was intact and wasn’t being shuffled anywhere.
Reedsy Editorial Review
Gregg Sapp - reviewer for Reedsy Discovery - casts his eye over Paths Not Yet Taken