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List of stories, articles and poems published by Ian Douglas Robertson
The Athens Players – MADE IN GREECE – (1988) Alki’s Latest Joke – The Athens News (9th August 1996) On a Sunny Spring Day – The Bunbury Issue 14 (October 2016) www.facebook.com/bunburymagazine The Anniversary Dinner – The Goat’s Milk magazine (05/21) I will give up my life for you … – Terror House magazine (5/1/22)…
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Turtle Hawks Review
Clarion Review: 4 Stars Pericles “Peri” Pontakis is an investigative journalist known to one and all in Greece, where he investigates corruption and exposes it on “Under World,” a wildly popular TV show. Beloved by the common man and disparaged by those he exposes—doctors, lawyers, politicians—Peri fights to expose the “Greek reality,” the corruption that…
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Quotes from some of the literary journals that accepted Ian Douglas’s work
Hunter’s Affects ‘Wewould love to include “Jack” in our inaugural issue. It’s an incredibly poignant piece that rings with honesty and love. Thanks for sharing it with us.’ The Poet CONGRATULATIONS, you are our POET OF THE MONTH for May, 2023. The Malu Zine We were amazed by your beautiful work “Death of an Undertaker”…
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Why Turtle Hawks?
Turtle Hawks, a contemporary, literary/commercial novel, focuses on a week in the life of Peri (Pericles) Pontakis, 56, a Greek TV celebrity, who is forced by circumstances to confront personal failure, both in his private and professional life. Peri is on a mission to root out corruption in Greek society. However, he is beginning to…
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Why Fo’s Baby?
Fo’s Baby was my first published novel. I had started it just before embarking on an MA in creative writing at the University of Lancaster and completed it during that year (1999-2000). Fo’s Baby takes place in contemporary Athens in the final year of the second millennium. The main theme of the story is a…
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Why a writer?
They say that artists have a need to express themselves. For me, it is not that. I don’t believe I have anything world-shattering to share with the world. My desire to write stems from a need to create, to make something, which I hope will give others pleasure or at least food for thought. I…
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Unlocking the Literary Treasure Trove: The Advantages of Amazon Books
In today’s digital age, Amazon Books stands out as a premier destination for book lovers, offering a plethora of advantages for both avid readers and casual book buyers alike. Firstly, Amazon’s vast selection is a boon to bibliophiles. With millions of titles in various genres, from classics to contemporary bestsellers, and from academic texts to…
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The Psychological Depths of “Frankenstein”
Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is not just a chilling tale of science gone awry; it also delves into the intricate recesses of human psychology. At its core, the novel explores the profound implications of ambition, isolation, and the consequences of unchecked obsession. In conclusion, “Frankenstein” transcends its genre to delve into the complex realm of human…
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About the ‘Break, break, break’ book
The protagonist, Hugh, returns to Ireland from Australia, where he has been living for the past fifty years. In his mind, he is going ‘home’, which strikes him as strange, given that he has been living in Australia for two-thirds of his life. Yet, ‘going home’ for him is not just about reliving childhood experiences…