Although the cold weather and a number of other factors conspired to reduce our numbers on this, our first meeting at our new venue, it was nevertheless a very productive afternoon. Apologies were received from Sandra M, Joan, John H, John M, John S, Joyce, Irene and Jacqui. An initial meeting with our hosts at the Erskine Sports Centre - Ali, Jason and Lewis - made us feel very welcome, heartened as we were by tea and coffee on site. They seem as excited to have us there as part of a bigger picture in regard to the arts in Erskine as we are to be there. Lorna gave us a very detailed insight as to the pitfalls of self-publication, her book “Sam, the superstar puppy” now being a tangible entity. Topic for the day was a book review and we heard a wide variety of examples of what members had been reading - some were recommended, others not. Brian gave us a break down of Robert Harries’s novel “Conclave” and was followed by Sandra R’s book “Ask Not” by Maureen Callaghan - an expose of the Kennedy clan. Hilary gave us a”The Collected Short Stories of Arthur C Clarke Vol 1” whose prophecies written some considerable time ago were becoming increasingly and chillingly to pass. Joan, John and Sandra M emailed their contributions - Joan’s was “Paper Cup” by Karen Campbell, a poignant memoir of a lady’s difficult life, John H gave us the novella “Elevation”by Stephen King and Sandra reviewed Ian Rankin’s new novel “Midnight Blue”. Rob did not recommend his choice “The Bomber Mafia” by Malcolm Gladwell and Lorna gave us food for thought and an idea for a future workshop with her book on Sweden.
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