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The Truth About Lies
http://jim-murdoch.blogspot.com/
- Author: Jim Murdoch
- Listed in: Writing Fiction
- Tags: books poetry fiction literature stories language
- Added on: Nov 16th, 2007
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
Scottish author Jim Murdoch discusses writing, his own and other authors, and muses at length about his fascination with the perversity of language. Veering from the nostalgic to the acerbic his blog will amuse anyone with a love of language.
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Maggie: Ma! C'mere, Ma.Aggie: Whit is it? Ah'm tryin t fix yer faither's tea.Maggie: Huv ye seen these new reviews af Unca Jim's book?Aggie: Does yer da know yer usin his comptuta?Maggie: Ah wis daen skulwork.Aggie...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 10.00 out of a possible 10 based on 6 comments.
Dr. Rob Said:
I love your writing. Glasgow seems wonderful. I lived in Nottingham but never made it to Scotland. I look forward to your next post.
Ken Armstrong Said:
Up there with the very best writing blogs I have found.
Jim's posts are highly informed, intelligent and humane.
Jim Murdoch Said:
Hey, looks like there's two of us - Scottish blood from Northern Ireland! Interesting Blog. I'll be taking a closer look at your work. My wife and I will publishing our first book this year, very exciting. Stop by my Blog and let me know what you think. I'll be adding to your blog to my Blogroll.
Jim
BT Cassidy Said:
Jim’s posts are insightful and helpful with a courteous tip of the hat toward his own preferences. He presents his view, acknowledged as such while remaining objective and informative- If you write, and want to learn more about writing check this blog regularly.
