Diary

Alexander Velky

Jun 211 min read

[Idle] Threatening cuts

I thought I'd better post a brief update on progress toward publication of the new book...

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"Threatening cuts" promotional video released

Alexander Velky

May 312 min read

"Threatening cuts" promotional video released

The promotional interview video for the forthcoming Doubtist Books poetry book "Threatening cuts" by Alexander Velky has now been published.

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Alexander Velky

Jun 26, 202012 min read

Ash dieback is a pain in the arse

For a few months now, my coccyx has ached every time I sit down. It’s a minor complaint, but a persistent one...

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Alexander Velky

Jun 18, 202012 min read

Landskerian Cadastral Tree Survey 2020

A comprehensive survey of 670 trees in our 2.5-acre garden in West Wales, as they were in June 2020...

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Alexander Velky

Mar 30, 20204 min read

Lockdown log

Like many people, I’ve found my usual routines interrupted this spring...

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Alexander Velky

Jul 7, 20199 min read

Cofiwch Gwmcerwyn

“Cofiwch Gwmcerwyn” or “Y Carreg Cofiwch Gwmcerwyn” is a painted boulder in Landskeria, Mynachlogddu, Wales.

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Alexander Velky

May 11, 201919 min read

Pimlico Nights, Parts 1 and 2

Landskeria is of late an entity more characterised by doubt than by certainty; and more by questions than answers.

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Another partial audit, with a view to completing the audit

Alexander Velky

Nov 6, 20178 min read

Another partial audit, with a view to completing the audit

Last time I wrote, I detailed a partial audit of the as-yet-undeclared state of New Landskeria, which (due to said undeclaredness) we...

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Alexander Velky

Oct 9, 20177 min read

A partial audit of the new realm

I’m waiting for washing to wash in Old Landskeria, formerly known as the Most Serene Republic of Landskeria. I think we can safely say...

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The sad fate of a self-published poetry book sent to a broadsheet for review

Alexander Velky

Mar 30, 20159 min read

The sad fate of a self-published poetry book sent to a broadsheet for review

I have a confession to make. Last week I bought a second-hand copy of my own poetry book off Amazon for £5.00, plus P&P...

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