Why HootWriting?
I’ve always loved literature. I’ve always loved reading and I’ve always loved writing. But, though an ambitious person, I know my limits. When reading, they are (as I think it happens to everybody) language … Continue reading
The 100 best novels in English?
Earlier this week I was asked to think of my favourite book in English. Well, at least I had a limitation: it had to be written originally in English, no … Continue reading
¿Vente para Alemania, Pepe?
Tras la noticia de la semana, no pude evitar recordar una antigua historia que escribí al terminar la carrera, en ese momento en el que sales de la universad para … Continue reading
Goodbye, tuco.
Last Saturday, on my way to Brighton, I learnt about the passing of my grandfather, my dad’s father. He’s the one I talk about when explaining why I chose an … Continue reading
How to enjoy literature with your five senses – Cómo disfrutar de la literatura con los cinco sentidos
[Spanish version below – Versión en español abajo] Today is Book Day and people around the world would be giving books to their loved ones. And, in Catalonia, red roses. … Continue reading
“The end”
It’s been a long time, I know, but holidays and work chaos went in the way of my writing and translation. In this case, here it is the English version … Continue reading
La bala, en la sien.
La bala, en la sien; la puñalada, en el pecho. El arsénico, en el estofado; el matarratas, en el cognac. La soga, al cuello; la almohada, sobre el rostro. La … Continue reading
Su turno / His turn
Su turno “Este gordo ocupa mucho lugar. Sacadle de aquí. Total, ya le toca.” El aludido no pudo evitar que un escalofrío le recorriese el espinazo. Aunque no lo pareciese, … Continue reading
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