Tag Archives: Tallis Steelyard

A Fear of Heights blog tour… a new novel from Tallis Steelyard aka Jim Webster

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Running in, please pass? I suppose that because we helped Maljie acquire her new sedan chair, we are all somewhat to blame. She had had a chair of her own but frankly it was getting old, tired and a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged Humour, Jim Webster, new release, novel, Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books, Guest post | Tagged fantasy, Humour, Maljie, new books, novella, Port Naain Intelligencer, Tallis Steelyard | 36 Comments

Beetley Pete’s Featured Blogger: Jim Webster

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Beetley Pete: Jim is a blogger and published writer. He is well-known for his writings about the fictional land of Port Naain, and his hero, the poet Tallis Steelyard. On this occasion, his guest post is kind enough … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged blogging, fiction, port, Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard | 7 Comments

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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Funny way to write a book! ~ Jim Webster

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster: As the late, great Samuel Johnson once said, “No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money.” It’s all well and good writing a book, how the dickens are you going to get anybody to … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Blog tours, novellas, Samuel Johnson, Tallis Steelyard | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books, Guest post | Tagged fantasy, Humour, Maljie, new books, novella, Port Naain Intelligencer, Tallis Steelyard | 32 Comments

Noteworthy ~ Tallis Steelyard (aka Jim Webster) on tour with two new books…

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Far be it from me to mock musicians. After all, some of them are competent, accomplished, excellent company and masters of their art. Indeed I would swear to this in a court of law, because I’ve worked with all three … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest post | Tagged blog tour, Books, Humour, Jim Webster, new book, Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard | 33 Comments

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 →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Jim Webster, Maljie, Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard, usurers | 4 Comments

“Gentlemen behaving badly” ~ Tallis Steelyard guests at Writers Co-Op

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged, a story from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard, who guests at Writers Co-Op: The blame for this whole sad episode I lay most firmly at the feet of Mutya Ardlevice, daughter of Calthrop Ardlevice. Old Calthrop himself was a … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged Gentlemen Behaving Badly, Jim Webster, Jim Wester, Port Naain, Swimming for Profit and Pleasure, Tallis Steelyard | 3 Comments

Vegetating?… ~ Tallis Steelyard (and a new book or two by Jim Webster)

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The Arcade Market in the Commercial district is not the most prestigious of the markets in Port Naain. One will not find the truly exotic, but there again one will not find the grossly overpriced either. It provides decent quality … Continue reading →