News from Sarah Painter

  • Writers on writing: Joss Whedon

    Riki Lindhome (actress, writer and one half of Garfunkel and Oates) interviews Joss Whedon about writing and his career. I recommend listening to the whole thing: Joss comes across as a really nice, down-to-earth guy. Even though Joss says he ‘loves writing’ (the lucky duck) and he’s one those irritatingly…

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  • The garden office project

    My house has many advantages. I love our quiet wee village, my view of the hills and the fact that my kids have a bedroom each. I’m very lucky. However, it is undeniable that the house – while charming – is not over-endowed with space. Consequently, I work on a…

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  • Friday Five: Happy days

    Happy Friday y’all! In defiance of the dreich weather outside I’m spewing sunshine on this here blog. Enjoy… 1. A day that begins with a parcel of books is always going to be good. The very lovely YA author Karen Mahoney sent me both The Iron Witch and its sequel…

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