Ask the Author: Martin Blake
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Martin Blake
Probably the latter, though I have revived an interest in performing music. Very badly of course. I'm trying to get my stupid fat fingers round a fretboard again. Don't think I can match Susan yet.
Martin Blake
From my own experience of working in the Manuscripts Dept at Cambridge University Library, and hearing other people say how creepy they found parts of it. The areas behind the scenes are an extraordinary labyrinth where you feel almost any rule of natural science might be broken.
Martin Blake
Some of my favourite stories have come from dreams. I do have some weird ones. And from constantly re-discovering that real history contains more far-fetched characters than any I could make up.
Martin Blake
A historical novel set in Britain in the decades following the departure of the Roman legions.
Martin Blake
Take a creative writing course. Very few of us are born good at this.
Martin Blake
Enabling others to share your dreams and visions. And being told that someone, anyone, has enjoyed the fruits of your labours.
Martin Blake
I get on with something else while waiting for inspiration to resurrect itself. No use flogging a dead horse.
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