Tenerife
« Previous EntriesTenerife’s first sitcom Re-writers
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Well, he of the red pen, returned our sitcom efforts with a commendable amount of red scrawl, and the potential was deemed as neither yay, nor nay, but a solid maybe. Which is better than a slap in the face with a wet carp, but not quite as good as a letter from the Director […]
Tenerife’s first sitcom writers?
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Life is pretty exciting at the moment. Sometimes it can be a plain bore, a never ending succession of menial features to write, facts to check, chores to avoid and kid’s toys to mend. At the moment though, it’s EXCITING. Sorry, I shouted.
I’m currently awaiting the verdict on a sitcom that I’ve co-written with a […]
The Tenerife malaise
Friday, February 15th, 2008Note to self: You’re 43 years of age, a parent of two toddlers and a professional writer. It’s time you got organised.
Now I know I recently had a rant about the shambolic organisation of the Elton John soiree but I’m putting myself in the stocks here. If you want to throw things at me, please […]
Elton John has now left the building
Friday, January 25th, 2008*** WARNING *** The following post contains language that may offend those of a sensitive nature.
Just back from the Elton gig and contrary to the rumours flying round, I can assure you that it WAS Elton John and not a Las Americas lookalike ‘avin’ a larf.
So what was the event like? Sugar and shite, to be […]
Fill your stockings in Tenerife
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Anybody looking for a last-minute stocking filler might like to pop down to the Albatross bar in Costa del Silencio, opposite Coral Mar, next Sunday (23rd). I’ll be there signing copies of THE AWARD-WINNING More Ketchup than Salsa: Confessions of a Tenerife barman (did I mention it won an award?) from 7pm.
Joy (heroine of the book) […]
And now he is…!
Thursday, November 15th, 2007Elton John to play Tenerife (for sure this time!)
It would now appear the Elton John definitely IS going to grace the sunny shores of Tenerife as part of his Red Piano tour. Reggie’s official website has the following news article, with a link to his tour itinerary, which, yes, does include Arona, Tenerife. Whoopee (I think - […]
Award-winning Tenerife travel writer, I’ll have you know!
Monday, November 12th, 2007Well there’s a turnip for the books.
More Ketchup than Salsa, my book about swapping a career in fish entrails on Bolton fish market for a life as a British bar owner in Tenerife was voted ‘Best Travel Narrative 2007′ at the British Guild of Travel Writers’ swanky awards ceremony held at the Savoy in London […]
Tenerife travel agents training video!
Friday, October 5th, 2007Will he won’t he… err, he won’t actually.
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007It seems that the Rocket Man won’t be landing in Tenerife any time soon.
Despite rumours to the contrary (who would spread such a thing?) Elton John won’t be performing in Santa Cruz in November.
A news feature on the star’s official website finally pours water on the glowing ember of a promise that the ‘Reef was in […]
What’s it like being a Tenerife travel writer
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007My writing colleagues in the UK often ask “What’s it like being a travel writer in Tenerife?”
Well, like any journalists in Spain will find, it’s got it’s plus and minus points. There’s no arguing that being a travel writer anywhere is a marvellous way to spend your working life, but for me, being a travel […]