Tag Archives: Maljie

Nymphs and Chimney Sweeps ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster aka Tallis Steelyard: It has to be confessed that as a child, Maljie was often short of money. Still she did what she could to remedy this, but was wise enough to realise that blackmailing older … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Jim Webster ~Tallis Steelyard on tour… Two new books and A free lunch

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I’ve mentioned before that the ‘Society of Minor Poets’ try to provide free meals for the young, the old and the indigent. It’s not just the feeding people that is important, it’s a chance for them to sit somewhere warm. … Continue reading →

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The Rabid Readers Review ‘Maljie, the episodic memoirs of a lady’ by Jim Webster

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Rabid Readers: The Rabid Readers Review Maljie, the episodic memoirs of a lady by Jim Webster Where to start with this review? First of all a health warning. Do not read this book when drinking coffee/beer/WHY.  Neither … Continue reading →

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Cartographically challenged ~ Tallis Steelyard (aka Jim Webster) on tour with THREE new books…

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

People will remember that I do sometimes lecture at the University here in Port Naain, and over the years I must have taught numerous young people. Perhaps I ought to merely say that they were exposed to my wit and … Continue reading →

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An ode to outrage ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard: I was talking to Laxey, the sub-Hierodeacon and he mentioned the sad case of the Theological Envoy. The role, of modest importance within the various temples and shrines, is normally taken by one … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the grass grow under your feet ~ Jim Webster

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from JimWebstr, aka Tallis Steelyard: Every so often you come across a paradox. For example I was once talking to an old friend of Maljie’s and they mentioned, “The cathartic effect of mindless violence.” But surely if it’s cathartic, … Continue reading →

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A stairway to heaven? ~ Tallis Steelyard (aka Jim Webster)

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: This tale comes from the latter part of Maljie’s life. I wouldn’t say that it was something that happened in her old age, as by her own admission, she is not yet old. Indeed occasionally she … Continue reading →

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The danger of losing one’s shirt ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard, who is on a blog tour: I have noticed over the years that young ladies who are brought up with a litter of older brothers tend to exhibit certain masculine traits. Prominent among them are a … Continue reading →

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