(originally published in Hourglass Literary Magazine https://hourglassonline.org/news/modern-reading-by-lochlan-bloom) Credit: David Evers There is a group, let us call them the anti-fictionists, that proclaims the death of fiction. They call for an end to the make-believe, the fake, the imaginary. Who needs fiction, these anti-fictionists say, when there is the scientific method, progress, development. We may be …
(originally published on 33rd Square www.33rdsquare.com/2017/03/machine-learning-one-truly-serious.html) Machine learning is in the news again this week as it was announced that systems can now surpass humans at identifying those at risk of taking their own life. Following a seemingly endless series of breakthroughs in recent years the news may seem like just one more thing that …
Originally published on The Short Story Interview by Rupert Dastur Hi Lochlan, thank you for speaking to us. Could we begin by asking about your development as a writer – when did the craft switch from hobby to profession, and what have been the major landmarks in your development? Hi! That’s a good question. It’s …
It has been known for several years now that slave traders are operating in this area but despite the best attempts of the police captain and his men it has proven impossible to catch any of them. Some people have blamed this on poor Captain Jacobs himself, suggesting he is corrupt, but this is unfair …
It is calm, there are no puzzles, the parcel arrives. It is not so big, perhaps the size of your head. It is a box, a sturdy cardboard box. There is a stamp on it but the postmark is illegible. You pick it up. It is heavy. You shake it — it makes a hissing noise. You …
Thanks to everyone who has read and supported The Wave so far. Its great to see it longlisted for The Guardian’s#NotTheBooker prize! Unlike all the other literary prizes out there the NotTheBooker shortlist is voted by readers so if you are reading this that probably means you. Voting closes at midnight on 14 Aug so get your vote in …
A short piece on The Wave at Litro Magazine: Before The Wave was published I assumed the task of “pitching” the novel would end the moment the book was in print. With hardback in hand, I imagined, I could simply point to the blurb on the back and let people go off to make up …
What’s It All About?: On Writing My Debut Novel, The Wave Read More »
The London launch event for The Wave will be on 12 May at Pages of Hackney on Lower Clapton Road. Join Dead Ink at Pages of Hackney for the launch of Lochlan Bloom’s debut novel, The Wave. You’re invited to join us for some complimentary drinks at one of London’s favourite bookshops to hear Lochlan read and …
London launch The Wave @Pages of Hackney, 12th May Read More »
The first copies of The Wave have arrived with Dead Ink and they are looking great. You can order here: http://deadinkbooks.com/product/the-wave-by-lochlan-bloom/ or here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wave-Lochlan-Bloom/dp/0957698569
After a few delays getting the right shade of black for the cover, The Wave has finally gone to print. Very excited to see the finished result and launch the book next month. Still finalising details for the launch event but probably somewhere in deepest, darkest Hackney. If you’re interested in coming along or have any …