Tag Archives: Girlfriend Skiing

Sexism raises its ugly head – again

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Chris Tomlinson

Having heard a Podcast reviewing my first book, I’m forced to respond (again) to the accusation that I’m a sexist. Worse still, that I think ALL women can’t ski! I normally take bad reviews on the chin(s). I’ll admit, SWDI … Continue reading →

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Wine Run 6 – Uneventful thanks to Trigger’s Broom

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Chris Tomlinson

My winter’s lease has all too short a date and once again I find myself back in Sutton Coldfield with another long summer ahead. ‘The Wine Run’, as my annual northerly migration is known, went well. By Land Rover standards … Continue reading →

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“Dyslexic skier writes Best Seller” – Apostrophe Police Perplexe

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Chris Tomlinson

Six months have passed since ‘Skiing With Demons’ (SWD) was released into the wild and I thought I’d let you know how it’s been getting on. More than a thousand people have now parted with cash for the dubious privilege of … Continue reading →

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Boyfriend Skiing – Another Ring of Truth

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

In order to atone for my controversial, Girlfriend Skiing, chapter – I thought I’d add this supplementary blog. I was tempted to simply replace the word ‘girl’ with ‘boy’ and repost the chapter – but where would be the fun … Continue reading →

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An apology to My Ski Girlfriends

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

  UPDATES here : Sexism raises its ugly head – again ! I’ve decided to take Sample Chapter 19 ‘Girlfriend Skiing’ offline! A lot of people (mostly men it has to be said) thought it was hilarious but a few … Continue reading →

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Why did I write a book ?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

I’m not sure why I wrote it, or more accurately, I’m not prepared to tell you the real reasons. In fact I’m not even prepared to be honest with myself about its purpose. It could have been a cathartic exercise … Continue reading →

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You really never finish a book – it just gets published!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

Its been 3 years in the writing and finally I’ve finished it. Well, actually, my editor and girlfriend (Dr Debs) have forbidden me from fiddling with it any more. Every time I proof read it I want to change something. … Continue reading →

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