Phoenix Jackson

Writer

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

I had to get out of the bath as the postie left these in the rain, but it’s worth it I am sure. Happy weekend everyone!

[International Association for Suicide Prevention @IASPinfo]

What's in a smile? To someone thinking about suicide, it can be the first step towards life.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay is September 10. Look around and #StepCloser.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

The queue outside Livraria Lello, Porto.
In 2019, it’s a wonderful thing to have to wait 2 hours to get into a bookshop, & then there’s that interior.

[NHS @NHSuk]

How do you look after your mental health? Get an action plan and advice from #EveryMindMatters

[Axe the Reading Tax @AxeReadingTax]

Today, @Konnie_Huq headed to Downing Street to join almost 100 parliamentarians in calling for an end to the unfair 20% tax on eBooks with @JDLiteracyTrust, @StephenLotinga @Eleanorthomps0n @halfon4harlowMP & @ALewerMBE. Join the campaign @ https://t.co/IG1lduD6Lz @AxeReadingTax

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

It seems I can’t go to America without coming across an amazing bookstore. Last time it was ‘Auntie's Bookstore’ in Spokane, WA and yesterday I came across ‘A Room of One’s Own’ in Madison, WI. Where to next?!
So happy with my new purchase! Been waiting for this one.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@cam_writes @WebbWrites @the_anastasia_a @LillyCotswolds @EliseHFord1 @senoradonagato @Light_Imagery @iamplaywright @PRaiology @ddanish4u @MayaCMcDonald @SusanMcdW @snehaauthor @KylaSkidmore ‘The collected schizophrenias’ essays by Esmé Weijun Wang, ‘Dead man’s float’ poems by Jim Harrison, and Richard Brautigan’s ‘A confederate general from Big Sur’. And a bunch of lit mags ���

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@esmewang I finally have my mitts on it! Thank you

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@ralhan_anita Thanks for sharing. It’s so nice to see the familiar squiggles. Reminds me that the ms page is my favourite part of The Paris Review.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@BookPostUSA @lithub When I read ‘Amy Hempel’ and ‘Joy Williams’ in the same sentence I’m pretty sure my brain floods with endorphins. Thank you for this.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

Sunny garden, cuppa and new Amy Hempel = HEAVEN!

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@KrisRey19 Sorry I’m late with this one...Ava, keep talking to Mum and those you trust. Share your feelings. You are the strong one here and you certainly are not alone. There is a world out there who despise the weak people trying to hurt you. Take care

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@BaillieWinters I met J. G. Ballard when quite young and he was lovely so for a while I’d toy with using my first and middle initial with my surname. It was more reverence than anything practical.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@doylejacq @lithub Ordered mine today too and stocked up on tea bags. Ears tuned to the sound of the letter box...

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with men aged 20-59 at the biggest risk of suicide. Our new campaign shares real stories from men who've been through tough times, encouraging other men to seek help when they need it https://t.co/ilyYo0iBlv #RealPeopleRealStories

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@Galactic_Rabbit @bookswimming Oh just go nameless.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@MissReviewMag has arrived on my birthday! My evening sorted. Thank you.

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

@AdrienneVerones @DaniAtSea @Donjthomas1 @Nancybugx6 @glenhswilson @PanopticalPoet Thank you Adrienne. And also for the Bolaño article. A new novel, yes yes yesssss!

[Phoenix Jackson @PJsGrandson]

Liverpool Central Library, where hours felt like minutes, and The Picton Reading Room may just be heaven. Thanks for keeping me dry and enthralled!