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Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by justintyers

justintyers — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:02:43 +0000

Thanks for that very full and generous review of my book on Amazon, Ian, I really appreciate it. I stopped by at David Whyte’s site – as it happens I am a keen reader of poetry – I hadn’t heard of him, and it will be interesting to read some of his stuff.

And, yes, if you or your daughter get a photo of old boats, wood,canvas, rope, or anything nautical close-up I’d love to see it. And if I draw anything from it I’ll be sure to send you the first copy of one of the prints. Here’s a question for you Ian – my drawings sell in galleries, but not really on-line… any thoughts on why that should be?

Best Wishes

Justin

Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by ian stevens

ian stevens — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:12:42 +0000

Justin, will write a review on Amazon for sure. Have you heard of David Whyte?
http://davidwhyte.com/
If not look at his work as I am sure you might get something out of it . He has a great book on work as well.
Thanks for the comments on the photo’s. I am not camera/gadget focussed but love capturing light and emotive scenes. If you need any images keep me in mind but you have landscape and light in abundance where you are…..I want to move into drawing and painting actually –a slower process. Your drawings are great . I especially like the rope detail and old boat scenes around Plockton (I should be able to get you some images from up there as my daughter is going to go to the music school up there!)

Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by justintyers

justintyers — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:34:18 +0000

PS Ian – thanks, too, for the book link… that looks interesting.

Justin

Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by justintyers

justintyers — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:28:47 +0000

Hi Ian – thanks for posting; great to hear from you. Thanks for the link to flikr… either you or your camera – or both of you together – are really fit-for-purpose! Linda and I were looking through them and there are some really great shots amongst them.

Thanks for all you have to say about Phoenix from the Ashes and I’m glad you enjoyed it as a non-sailor. Could you give me a leg-up by recommending it to friends, and writing a review on Amazon?

I’ll keep the table back for you in case next time you visit Islay you happen to arrive in a low-loader.

Justin

Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by ian stevens

ian stevens — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:20:00 +0000

Hello Justin,
I brought the book in the square at Islay House after seeing your dining room table in the window . I couldn’t afford the table or take it back on the bike for that matter but the book is great . Its a real conversational style that works. I have no knowledge of the sailing community but its a subculture similar a few others I have been involved in . I linked a photograph here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianstevens/6928446508/in/photostream
You bring the characters to life –ex drug fuelled dreamers, supermarket free loaders, loaners wanting an adventure but who are ill prepared and those like yourself who want to create a meaningful life combining honest physical work with artistry. Have you read this ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Case-Working-Your-Hands/dp/0670918741
The account of the Spanish trip riding waves and looking across to your ‘father’ who dreamt the same experience was memorable and reminded me in a small way of my experiences in a sea kayak between Mingulay and Pabby.
Good luck with the words, wood and waves in the future.

ian

Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by justintyers

justintyers — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:16:19 +0000

Gosh Susan – that’s so kind… when hope is flagging you arrive with plenty. Great news about Waterstone’s – which branch did you go in?
Justin

Comment on Am I to be paid for this? by Susan Kelly-Lord

Susan Kelly-Lord — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:53:48 +0000

Justin, you are so incredibly funny. I don’t think I ever read anything you have written without a huge snigger, and the memories of you playing the clown at school. I am sure that your book now that it is in Waterstones will go far. They were very helpful and said that several people had asked for it so they ordered some? So hopefully, your buggering around ( and i think that you should be very careful when using that terminology) will pay off eventually, so that you can go on to your next adventure, and write about that.
With Great Respect, Susan

Comment on Fsst… is that our new neighbour? by justintyers

justintyers — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:08:15 +0000

Hi Martin – you’re right of course! That’s just what we seem to do all the time: to arrive at a perfect moment and then tear it all down, only to build something different in its place. We find it painful – but in our quiet moments we reflect that life is about the journey rather than the arrival.

Comment on Fsst… is that our new neighbour? by Martin

Martin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:24:58 +0000

In the last line of your book Linda says “I don’t think life gets much better than this”. But then you changed it. As a friend of mine often puts it – “like snatching defeat from the jaws of victory”. But how can life stand still? Even if you found the perfect existence could you ever say to yourself, “OK this is it”, and then stop from ever moving on. Actually it is as if we need to keep getting into a bit of hardship to fully appreciate and enjoy the good parts of life!

Comment on Phoenix takes flight… by justintyers

justintyers — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:39:58 +0000

Hi Martin – thanks for getting in touch. Yes, it would be great to hear your thoughts… justin@justintyers.plus.com

Best wishes

Justin