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Dilyana 
Bulgaria, Sofiq
Hello,
I am writing you from Bulgaria. You are an amazing author, my favourite one. That's why i chose to translate your novel "Between two shores" but there are some parts that i can't understand. I would like to ask you to help me. One of these parts is about the soldiers on the boat and the young girls sitting across them. I did'nt understand the sentance: "Soldiers before them had chased it an ended up dead or maimed for life". Who are them - girls or the soldiers and how chased it. Please, help me!!!
Regards,
Dilyana
Wed, 20 Jan , 2010
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Cathal Bannon
Wellingborough, Northants, England
I am the eldest son of Desmond Bannon (Recently passed) the young man who found the Halfpenny boy. I have my own memories of my fathers visits to Nazareth Lodge. I was with him. Could you please let me know of the information on any events.
I would appreciate any copy.
Fri, 8 Jan , 2010
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Betti Angus
Loch Lomond
Hello Bernard,
Just discovered your website and have been browsing it with interest. I have enjoyed following your career, and am very pleased that you became such a successful author. None of us ever doubted you! (You taught me at Islay High. You maybe didn't know it, but we all thought you were amazing!) I am currently doing an English degree through the OU, with a view, I'm afraid, to try to teach. And I have to partly blame you for inspiring me. I know it's tough and I'll end up burnt-out and jaded, but I'll never know until I try.
All the best to you and yours, and I hope you remain a success for as long as you want to be!
Sun, 20 Dec , 2009
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 Betti, good to hear from you and good to hear that you are heading for the classroom once again - this time at the front. I wish you all the best for your OU degree.
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Paul Markey
Scotland
Hi Bernard
Was at the Easterhouse Writers' Group last night at which you were present. Thoroughly enjoyed the short stories you read for us : The Roundabout and A Belfast Memory. It was such a joy to have you recite them as it seemed to give the stories even more authenticity. I had read The Anatomy School previously and had seen the film versions of Lamb and Cal many years ago but I so enjoyed hearing you read last night. As you know the night flew in and was all too short. It was a pity we couldn't have continued it down the local pub say. Still thanks again for a wonderful evening.
Tue, 10 Nov , 2009
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And thanks for saying so.
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Sandy Morton
Kilmarnock
I am doing "creative writing" at uws ayr. david manderson speaks highly of you as do a wheen more. Just read "Lamb" now onto Grace notes. Thought Lamb was so gripping couldn't put it down. Just ordered the anatomy book! as well. Just wanted to express my sincere appreciation that is all. Thank you.
Thu, 5 Nov , 2009
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Karen Martin
Motherwell
Is there any relation between the infinitesmal touch of Crilly's thumb on the blade at the start of the book compared to the infinitesmal tremor of Marcella's lips at the end of the book. i noticed you used this twice in the book i am just curious whether this was coincidence or deliberate to indicate Crilly being the first person close to Cal, except Shamie, and then Marcella being the first lover of Cal? Can you clarify please? Thank you very much.
I loved the novel Cal and it has a profound effect on me that i am considering returning to the catholic church because of the content and meaning of some aspects of this brilliant book. I do intend to further explore your work
Sat, 31 Oct , 2009
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The use of 'infinitesmal' twice in the book was not consciously done. And yet maybe it wasn't unconscious. In both the contexts you point out, to have the root of the word 'infinity' around is not out of place, given the religious overtones of the book.
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Gemma
Scotland
Hello, i have read your excellent book 'Cal' for my higher english. I am struggling to see how the different settings contrbute to how the charaters mood is or if there is anything that symbollyses any particular character. Also any mannerisms that any character has? i would be greatfull if you could reply, Gemma.
Wed, 7 Oct , 2009
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Saniya Nasir
Lahore,Pakistan
asslam u alaikum. im reading 'secrets' at school.its really interesting and touching.um..i was wondering if u could provide some help concerning the story?
Sun, 27 Sep , 2009
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Try me, Saniya. Ask a question.
All the best
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charlotte wilson
glasgow
hey im doing a critocal essay i english, its about your short story "More Than Just A Desiase" and i was wondering what you meant by the ball that they find with carvings in it, and smaller balls inside that look exactly the same as eachother. was that meant to mean something or ....
Thu, 10 Sep , 2009
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First of all it is a beautiful ornament. And it is also complex. The boy is amazed by it. Maybe it does mean something, but if you say what it means that limits the meaning to one thing. If you don't say what it is, it can be many things. And that is richer.
All the best
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Jen
usa
nice
Thu, 3 Sep , 2009
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