I think it’s a book that needs to be written. I’ve never read a work of fiction about starting bands, being in bands, that particular life, that gets it right (though many memoirs and oral histories do much better). I had a go myself many years ago and really enjoyed writing out the early years…. but couldn’t find the direction home. I suspect you wouldn’t have that problem…
I'm very surprised that Radio 3 didn't like your programme, Ian, and wonder if your producer has pitched it to Radio 4 who surely would ... but I'm glad that rejection has made you sit down and start writing another book. Good luck with it and with your Substack promotional campaign. I will look forward as ever to reading it.
I think it’s a book that needs to be written. I’ve never read a work of fiction about starting bands, being in bands, that particular life, that gets it right (though many memoirs and oral histories do much better). I had a go myself many years ago and really enjoyed writing out the early years…. but couldn’t find the direction home. I suspect you wouldn’t have that problem…
I'm very surprised that Radio 3 didn't like your programme, Ian, and wonder if your producer has pitched it to Radio 4 who surely would ... but I'm glad that rejection has made you sit down and start writing another book. Good luck with it and with your Substack promotional campaign. I will look forward as ever to reading it.