Does She Look Bovvered? Ali Smith The Whole Story - article

April 28th   So what have I been writing? As usual I have been busy with my Short Stories Editor's weekly column at BellaOnline Magazine. This week I have compiled my personal observations of the way in which British author Ali Smith builds tension and atmosphere in her story 'Gothic.'

She tells of 'a bad day at the shop' when a young, inexperienced and none-too-committed bookshop assistant has to deal with 'some unpleasantness' from an odious author/customer.

Her finger hovers over the panic button.....

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32601.asp

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