Zadie Smith

I've ordered Zadie's new book of essays Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays from Amazon. I'm sure I've read them all before, although her mum insists I couldn't have. Anyway, it'll be nice to have them all in the one volume.

Cormac McCarthy

I took another look at that Oprah interview with Cormac McCarthy. He is a great role model for a writer but I think I'd prefer Mark Lawson doing the interviewing. His interview with Alan Bennett on Front Row last week was a cracker.

The Loop

Great play on BBC Radio 4 today. Should be of interest to writers. Pick it up on the iPlayer.

Kevin Barry

I'm reading the Limerick writer's collection of short stories, There are Kingdoms on the advice of my tutor.

Mighty!