Tobias Jones
Thoughts about story-telling, journalism and the craft of writing from Italy-based, prize-winning author, communalist, film-maker & teacher: intrigued about listening, structure, style, pace, dialogue, research, pitching, delivery, discipline & dosh.
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- Sep 30, 2026
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Where to Source Confidence (opens the original)
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Entire libraries could be filled by books on the importance of mental fortitude in sport. All elite athletes - from long-distance runners to snooker-players, golfers and the rest - know that the real battle is on that five inch court between the ears.<img alt="" cl
Families and Fantasies (opens the original)
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I keep coming back to stories about couples who adopt or foster.One of my all-time favourite books on the subject is Another Place at the Table by Kathy Harrison. Her description of the grind and delights of caring for foster children had a big influence on me when I was younger. <div class="image2-inse
Son, Brother, Father (opens the original)
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You can tell by the title that East of Eden is ambitious. Published in 1952, this was the novel that was supposed to put John Steinbeck amongst the greats.It describes almost 60 years of American his… Read more
Questing Again (opens the original)
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