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Inspirations - 2024 catch up!
When I started this blog/podcast I intended to write short articles talking about the inspirations behind each story, partly to remind...
John Lombard
12 hours ago
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The scissor horseman snips a wedding
“Charlene, your dad’s making everyone empty their bags.” “Why?” “I dunno, but he just pocketed Amelia’s cuticle nipper.” “Not this again!...
John Lombard
Apr 11
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The American Standard for Frankensteins
The hardest part of creating life is choosing its star sign. I decided to bring Christopher to life on July 8, the anniversary of the...
John Lombard
Mar 6
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The enchantress’ suffocating bounty of olives and pigs
Men can be such useless beasts. I can understand the ruined kitchen. That’s just brute appetite - gulps of honey and wine. Although a...
John Lombard
Jan 18
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The Leers and Prances of the Upsetting Mr W
Apply the blue eyeshadow, for sleepless nights of scheming. Affix the pink nose and long moustache, for the twirl of the melodrama...
John Lombard
Nov 30, 2024
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My teaching assistants, the wee folk
“Gutweed, you will return that IT billionaire to his California mansion! And put his kneecaps back while you’re at it.” “But Your...
John Lombard
Nov 19, 2024
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