Tag Archives: Morzine

Return to Labrador Island – The Covid Demons

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Chris Tomlinson

Having married a doctor in December, I was all set to live a hypochondriac’s dream. My medical needs, real or imaginary, were further served by the GP surgery conveniently located next door to our home. Now, thanks to Covid-19, that … Continue reading →

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Extreme Apres Skiing in Morzine

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Chris Tomlinson

After surviving the powder bowls of Tignes and the glaciers of Saas Fee, I headed to the Portes du Soleil for possibly the biggest challenge of the season – a weeks skiing with my Morzine Crew. This would involve very … Continue reading →

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Neuf is Enough

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Chris Tomlinson

It’s that difficult time of year again. August always means a dilemma for me. Do I steel myself, hold my nerve and stick to my post-season decision to make it my last – or will I panic and frantically start … Continue reading →

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Style Altitude – interviews a “geezonaire”

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Chris Tomlinson

Being asked for an interview by Elaine Deed,  Style Altitude’s editor in chief and former fashion editor at Tatlor, was flattering. Being called a “geezonaire” –  not so much. Not really being known for my dress or indeed skiing style, … Continue reading →

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The clocks have finally gone back and it will soon be time for me to go skiing rather than writing about it. The Bacon Run looms and it’s also time to put winter tyres on Landie, fix everything on her … Continue reading →

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Chris Tomlinson | Leave a comment

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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Excitement builds – the cover illustration arrives

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

Just got the cover graphic from the illustrator (Dan House) – very pleased. Of course you need to read the book to understand why it’s so perfect for Skiing With Demons. It shows the Apres Aliens arriving, a backdrop of Mt Blanc … 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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Why Self-Publish ?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Chris Tomlinson

Because nothing else made sense. After almost being suckered by a vanity publisher – I did my research and discovered that the world of book publishing is now completely different to how I, and most of us, conceptualise it. You no longer … Continue reading →

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