Mammoth Books presents Featherweight

Fiction & Literature, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Cover of the book Mammoth Books presents Featherweight by Robert Shearman, Little, Brown Book Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Shearman ISBN: 9781472102591
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Publication: July 26, 2012
Imprint: Robinson Language: English
Author: Robert Shearman
ISBN: 9781472102591
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publication: July 26, 2012
Imprint: Robinson
Language: English

I don't like writing at home much," admits Shearman. "Home is a place for sleeping and eating and watching afternoon game shows on TV. There are too many distractions. So, years ago, I decided I'd only write first drafts in art galleries.

"And the best of them all is the National Gallery, in London, a pigeon's throw from Nelson's Column. I can walk around there with my notebook, thinking up stories - and if I get bored, there are lots of expensive pictures to look at. Perfect.

"A lot of those paintings, however, have angels in them. They're all over the place, wings raised, halos gleaming - perching on clouds, blowing trumpets, hovering around the Virgin Mary as if they're her strange naked childlike bodyguards. And I began to notice. That, whenever the writing is going well, the angels seemed happy, and would smile at me. And whenever the words weren't coming out right, when I felt sluggish, when I thought I'd rather take off and get myself a beer, they'd start to glare.

"I wrote this story in the National Gallery. Accompanied by a lot of glaring angels. Enjoy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

I don't like writing at home much," admits Shearman. "Home is a place for sleeping and eating and watching afternoon game shows on TV. There are too many distractions. So, years ago, I decided I'd only write first drafts in art galleries.

"And the best of them all is the National Gallery, in London, a pigeon's throw from Nelson's Column. I can walk around there with my notebook, thinking up stories - and if I get bored, there are lots of expensive pictures to look at. Perfect.

"A lot of those paintings, however, have angels in them. They're all over the place, wings raised, halos gleaming - perching on clouds, blowing trumpets, hovering around the Virgin Mary as if they're her strange naked childlike bodyguards. And I began to notice. That, whenever the writing is going well, the angels seemed happy, and would smile at me. And whenever the words weren't coming out right, when I felt sluggish, when I thought I'd rather take off and get myself a beer, they'd start to glare.

"I wrote this story in the National Gallery. Accompanied by a lot of glaring angels. Enjoy.

More books from Little, Brown Book Group

Cover of the book Squandered by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book First Time Tenant by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Dolphin Healing by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Amateur Nights by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Understanding and Interpreting Company Accounts by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Understanding Hypnosis by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Letts Rip! by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Texas Hold'em Poker: Win Online by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book You'll Win Nothing With Kids by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Shallow Grave by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book St Mungo's Robin by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book The Parisianer by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book More Takeaway Secrets by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Lesbian Erotica, Volume 8 by Robert Shearman
Cover of the book Pocket Wedding Planner by Robert Shearman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy