By a man

Should writers be invisible?  As Brian Aldiss said, “A writer should say to himself, not, how can I get more money, but how can I reach more readers? “  I agree with this statement. Money has a way of turning heads and I doubt any writer just writes to make money or to be famous. Writers aren’t like footballers or singers, with their pre parties, post parties, fast cars and faster women. Surely there should be a bit more class or finesse when it comes to writing. Imagine if you will, Jane Austin, coming out of a taxi, with a see through dress on, no underpants, discussing her stint in rehab.  I understand that in order to sell copies of your book, you have to go out, attend interviews and meet the fans. I mean, for most writers, selling books is their way of making a living - even writers need to put food on the table. In saying that, I throw in the Banksy card! A brilliant unknown artist, no-one knows who he/she is, yet, I’m pretty sure he/she is the most famous artist of our time. To end on a snobby note, if Miss A Lady is still famous today (when she was well known in the 1800s)... well, If it’s good enough for Jane Austin, its good enough for me.

Written by Hugh Jazz aka Ben Dover aka Justin Case aka Master Bates aka Warren Peace aka Neil Lee-Dun aka Neil down aka Eric Shon aka Chris Peacock aka Crystal Clear (only on weekends).