Category Archives: little monsters

First official sighting

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Charles Lambert

Not quite the first sighting of Little Monsters with its 3for2 sticker proudly displayed in the bottom right-hand corner, but the first to be substantiated by a photograph. Here I am, snuggling up to David Leavitt, with Jeffrey Eugenides obliquely … Continue reading →

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Subliminal advertising

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Charles Lambert
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Reading group? Listen up!

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Charles Lambert

If you’re a member of a reading group, or would like to set one up, or know anyone who’s already a member of a reading group, or think your next-door neighbour may once have belonged to a reading group, or … Continue reading →

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Countdown

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Charles Lambert

Recognise this? Of course you do! It’s the front cover of the paperback edition of Little Monsters. It’s slightly different from the hardback – my name’s now larger and centred (an entirely thrilling development) and Beryl Bainbridge’s generous endorsement has … Continue reading →

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21

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Charles Lambert

I’d like to welcome a new online literary journal, entitled 21. Produced by Edge Hill University, it describes itself as : “a peer-reviewed, online critical journal exploring contemporary and innovative fiction. We are interested in cutting edge fiction from the … Continue reading →

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Today Scott Pack’s top 10, tomorrow the world

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Charles Lambert

After reviewing Little Monsters earlier this year and hosting my Something Rich and Strange virtual book tour a few weeks ago, Scott Pack has included The Scent of Cinnamon on his list of top ten books in 2008. You’re a … Continue reading →

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Grooming

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Charles Lambert

An interesting experience yesterday. I came across a reader’s review of Little Monsters on the Waterstones site. It starts like this: I wasn’t sure I would like this book. A tale of a young girl setting up home with her … Continue reading →

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Scent of Cinnamon: Review

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Charles Lambert

Sorry if I’m being a little bit of a Johnny One-Note at the moment, but I just wanted to point you in the direction of a review of The Scent of Cinamon by Scott Pack. You can find it here. … Continue reading →

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And we’re off…!

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Charles Lambert

I’d like to draw your attention to Elizabeth Baines’ blog today. For two reasons. Well three, actually. The first is that – unsurprisingly – it’s one of the most stimulating blogs around, with a care and attention to what reading and … Continue reading →

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Free delivery

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Charles Lambert

If you’re thinking of ordering a copy of The Scent of Cinnamon online, try the Book Depository here. They’re cheaper than Amazon (currently charging £9.66, compared to Amazon’s £11.49) and they deliver free worldwide, from Tallahassee to Timbuktu. For example.  … Continue reading →

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