Wonderful writing from ‘Tallis Steelyard’. (Jim Webster)
A feast of imagination, written in a unique style.
This is my kind of imaginary world!
Immerse yourself in the everyday life of Port Naain.
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 erudition. I’m not sure whether many of them learned anything. Still, there were some whom I felt would go a long way in life. Indeed I always felt that Illus Wheelburn was one of my more promising students.
But he expressed some dissatisfaction with the life of a poet. Frankly he felt that he couldn’t cope with the slow, irrevocable slide into penury. But still he was a genuine creative artist and needed to express himself. He wrote a little, published less, and in point of fact survived because people asked him to write letters for them. Not so much because of his eloquence as because he has nice handwriting…
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beetleypete 
A nice diversion. Thank you. Warmest regards, Theo
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Glad you enjoyed it. I like that all of his posts work as stand-alone stories, even when familiar characters reappear.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Don’t know him, is he good?? Which book have you read?? 🙂✌
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I have just read his blog so far, Suzan. I have only bought the books today.
Try this. I think it is very funny, but you may not agree.
Best wishes as always, Pete. 🙂
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I hope you review the books soon. Why wouldn’t I agree it’s funny?? 🙄 you do know I am crazy right??? 😵 I will read it and see how it is.
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Hmm. I don’t know where I’ve been, but Jim Webster is new to me. I’m definitely adding him to my tbr.
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The imaginary place of Port Naain is a fictional delight, Kim. The writing reminds me of Dickens, but is often really hilarious. And the books are only 99 p!
He also has a blog, where you can read about Port Naain for free.
https://tallissteelyard.wordpress.com/
Best wishes, Pete. 🙂
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Thanks for the link Pete. These definitely sound like my kind of stories!
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I was laughing out loud at this one recently.
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Really enjoyed that!
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I used to read his stuff ages ago, when Kate McClelland reblogged it. Then she stopped blogging, and I forgot to catch up with Tallis. So now I follow his blog, and have bought some of his books cheap on Kindle. Many of the Port Naain tales are laugh-out-loud hilarious. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad you’re enjoying them Pete 🙂
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Always a delight, Jim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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If I ever get through the series I’m reading (at half a chapter a night it may take me some years 🙄 ) I will put him on my TBR list. Am not sure how it happened that I’ve gone from reading a book a week, to one every couple of months!
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I also read in fits and starts. One month, three books, next month, just 100 pages. No idea why that is.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you for reblogging, Pete 🙂
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A pleasure, Sue. I love the adventures of Port Naain. 🙂
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Me too, Pete 🙂
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