Every now and then a story pops up in the press about a teacher who has had an affair with a pupil and is (rightly) jailed for their abuse of trust. Less often the papers fall over themselves with puritanical excitement when a teacher and pupil actually run away together…
Bad Teacher
9 May 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bawdy is a word that’s not used nearly enough these days. Meaning lewd or obscene it always brings to mind end-of-pier comedians in grotty seaside towns or small fat men chasing bikini clad beauties around the town. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of bawdy humour…
You Deserve Nothing
8 November 2011 by 2 Comments
It’s always difficult to get to know new authors. With so many books released each year it’s impossible to pick through the hundreds of unknown names. Often I end up just reading novels by the authors that I already know and love. It can’t be easy for new authors faced with the task of breaking down barriers and reaching readers like me…