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Sometimes an email comes along that makes everything worthwhile. And I have had one such from a man who just made my day. He begins: “I have read Havenstar now for the 20th time. This book still manages to surprise … Continue reading
Here are some more pix from the northern town of Kudat – a part of their water village, and a Chinese temple/Hokkien clan association complex. Had to take a photo of the dragons, right? (Love those claws). I’m a fantasy … Continue reading
We have been away a couple of days, up north from Kota Kinabalu, to the island of Banggi. What is it about sunsets in Sabah? They seldom seem to fail us. This one is in Kudat, where we stayed for … Continue reading
Selamat Hari Raya / Happy Id Fitr to all Muslim readers. Over at Falcata Times, Gareth Wilson has done both an interview with me and a review of Heart of the Mirage. If you don’t know this site – take … Continue reading
Mabul Island, a speck of coral and sand and palm trees in the Sulawesi Sea, is divided between the holiday dive resorts and the local inhabitants. Between rich and poor, if you like. I couldn’t afford to stay in those … Continue reading
I had an email from someone who enjoyed Heart of the Mirage this week. [Thanks A.B.] However, he pointed something out that I had not realised before. He is dyslexic and had problems because quite a few of my proper … Continue reading
I was in one of the more upmarket shops in Kota Kinabalu this morning. There was a cleaner at work mopping the floor when she came across a piece of plastic string. Rather than bend down to pick it up, … Continue reading
No, not really. But there was a typhoon to the north and heavy seas when we headed away from the Semporna Islands towards the south. And something went wrong with one engine, and then the other. We ended up bobbing … Continue reading
Ever had one of those days…?I received an SMS on my handphone on to say that my flight the next day would be delayed by over two hours, and if I had any further questions to ring this number… The … Continue reading
I had a pleasant dinner tonight with the people who live in the apartment above me. We went down to the waterfront, ate kuey teow at a table under a tree as the sun set over the bay and the … Continue reading