tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post7004548117542663500..comments2024-03-21T02:39:18.144-07:00Comments on COL'S CRIMINAL LIBRARY: NIGEL BIRD - BEAT ON THE BRAT (AND OTHER STORIES) (2011)col2910http://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-79585084181024689892017-07-30T22:18:06.593-07:002017-07-30T22:18:06.593-07:00Yes, I was surprised. I should read more from him ...Yes, I was surprised. I should read more from him really. I've enjoyed his work so far.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-86502879817305414672017-07-29T13:50:12.813-07:002017-07-29T13:50:12.813-07:00That's so nice that the author came visiting! ...That's so nice that the author came visiting! You obviously cheered him up...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-41118876413082567582017-07-26T21:28:16.649-07:002017-07-26T21:28:16.649-07:00Nigel, thanks for stopping by. You're welcome ...Nigel, thanks for stopping by. You're welcome - apologies it's a wee bit after the time I read it. Hopefully I'll be more prompt with my one from you!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-66670211306973013352017-07-26T14:42:23.976-07:002017-07-26T14:42:23.976-07:00It's great to see this. A real shot in the arm...It's great to see this. A real shot in the arm. I'm grateful that you took the time to read the collection and that you took the trouble to share your thoughts. It means a lot. Tomorrow's time at the keyboard will be that less intimidating because of this. Cheers. Nigel Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529578665251906089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-81284831999738827822017-07-26T05:45:24.538-07:002017-07-26T05:45:24.538-07:00Oops, a moot point but it was THE SHALLOWS not THE...Oops, a moot point but it was THE SHALLOWS not THE SWALLOWS. Hmmm, I may have to head to Smashwords to check this one out - purely for academic purposes only!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-11255337234860385522017-07-26T05:40:01.058-07:002017-07-26T05:40:01.058-07:00Thanks for taking the trouble to check around, Col...Thanks for taking the trouble to check around, Col. I see he has a free title on Smashwords, but unfortunately it's por . . . er, erotica. It goes against the grain but I may even spend some money . . .noirencyclopediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843963811822980754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-2950716263655867142017-07-26T05:22:06.839-07:002017-07-26T05:22:06.839-07:00Margot, I have enjoyed both things that I've r...Margot, I have enjoyed both things that I've read from him and his work does seem to garner some high praise. Justified in my opinion.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-79086652070637973402017-07-26T05:20:22.773-07:002017-07-26T05:20:22.773-07:00John, I did notice after I posted that one of his ...John, I did notice after I posted that one of his is currently free on Amazon UK, maybe US too? THE SWALLOWS......oops just checked and it's a no. Hope you can try something by him regardless. col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-14369682783403025782017-07-26T04:12:34.348-07:002017-07-26T04:12:34.348-07:00I always admire an author who can do both quality ...I always admire an author who can do both quality short stories and quality poetry, Col. This sounds like a good collection, too; glad you enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2109031751968258131.post-85548586017730625012017-07-26T03:55:01.946-07:002017-07-26T03:55:01.946-07:00I remember your talking about the author's Smo...I remember your talking about the author's <i>Smoke</i>. I really must get round to giving his work a try.noirencyclopediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843963811822980754noreply@blogger.com