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September 11 in Catalunya

Apologies for the recent radio silence. I had planned to write some more regular articles over the past weeks, but got jammed with several big work projects I was scrambling to finish before going on vacation. Unfortunately everything else fell by the wayside. The perils of work timetables, even when you’re self-employed!

Today seemed an appropriate time to share some thoughts though ...

September 11 is now indelibly linked in minds the world over with those images of the World Trade Center en… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 3:46pm — 2 Comments

Paul Allen

Book Publishing: The Future ... Part I

There’s a certain kudos to being a writer.

Millionaire novelists like J.K. Rowling, John Grisham and Stephen King spring to mind. Or perhaps the literary cool of an Ernest Hemingway, Jay McInerney or Zadie Smith.

And the non-fiction arena is an even bigger market. Self-help bibles, business success stories, health and fitness guides, even cookery books have the power to turn their authors into celebrity figures.

And even if it doesn’t make the New York Times bestseller lists, a book can act a… Continue

Posted on July 30, 2009 at 5:53pm — 2 Comments

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Homage to Catalonia

I sent the article below to my newsletter subscribers last week, but thought I'd share it here too - it gives a little insight into the part of the world in which I live, but it can be as easily applied to anywhere in the world ... the joys and tensions to be found within any culture when you scratch a little beneath the surface. I hope you can relate to it with your own experiences in Twente ...


My wife and I were recently honoured with an invite to a night out with a party of locals.

Now, d… Continue

Posted on July 14, 2009 at 9:16pm — 4 Comments

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Book Publishing: The Long and Winding Road

Ernest Hemingway, Tom Wolfe, Bill Bryson ... the list of successful authors who started their writing careers in journalism is a long and illustrious one.

Like so many other journalists, I too have been dreaming of that publishing deal that would set me on the road to literary fortune. In fact, my journalistic career was more happenstance than design, a by-product of my early book writing efforts, rather than the other way around.

The impulse to write has been with me since my exercise book-fi… Continue

Posted on July 2, 2009 at 8:51pm — 6 Comments

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School Holidays

“School’s out for summer ...”

Yep, the school summer holidays have started here in Spain. Three months of freedom and sunshine stretch into the distance.

As my brother in England commented, it seems like a crazy length of time off. After all, the English schools won’t finish for another month yet, and then ‘only’ for six weeks.

Indeed, the schools in Spain seem to be about the first in Europe to break up. If the car registration plates are anything to go by it will be the beginning of July be… Continue

Posted on June 24, 2009 at 7:55pm — 5 Comments

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At 2:54pm on May 17, 2010, Bea Stanford said…
I have tried to add my review of your book on amazon.co.uk but it doesn't allow me because I need to buy your book via amazon. Such a pity!
At 6:00pm on April 7, 2010, Bea Stanford said…
Of course it will be nice review:). Do you know that you could add amazon widget with your book to your profile page? You need to copy the code of the widget in the text box on your page. Let me know if I can help you
At 7:52pm on April 3, 2010, Bea Stanford said…
Hello Paul, I put writing recommendation on Amazon on my to-do list. I will be happy to do so. Have a great time with your family during this Easter!
At 7:39pm on March 26, 2010, Bea Stanford said…
Wow, you have had a lot of things going on! Did you sell your house in Spain?
At 6:30pm on March 21, 2010, Bea Stanford said…
Paul, Congratulation! I read that "“Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" is just published!
At 9:09am on January 21, 2009, Merly said…
Hola, I find interesting your website and your comments..
At 9:03pm on November 14, 2008, Cristina Corduneanu said…
Hi Paul.
I like the atmosphere of London. The streets, the architecture, the pubs, the museums - a lot of things. Plus, I like British people. Their sense of humour especially. I lived in London for a very short time but I enjoyed it a lot :-)
At 12:34pm on November 12, 2008, Bea Stanford said…
Intersting posts!
At 12:30pm on November 12, 2008, Bea Stanford said…
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