David Bowie

Paul Burston

Jan 28, 20241 min read

LGBT History Month

LGBT History Month is upon us, and I have a few author events lined up, including a pop up Polari at Flitwick Library. Feb 10 - Author...

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Paul Burston

Sep 1, 20232 min read

A message from the Action Man

Today is September 1, which means it’s been exactly 2 years and 8 months since I stopped drinking alcohol. And it’s been exactly 3 months...

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Paul Burston

Aug 6, 20231 min read

We Can Be Heroes - The Second Coming

My book tour for #WeCanBeHeroes continues from next Saturday, August 12. Here's where I'll be between then and the end of September. Aug...

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Paul Burston

Jun 18, 20231 min read

Independent Bookshop Week

It's the middle of Pride Month. It's also Independent Bookshop Week, so here's a list of the indie bookshops where you can order copies...

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Paul Burston

Apr 6, 20231 min read

I Am What I Play

Music features heavily in my memoir. There are references to songs by David Bowie (of course) and to other artists who've provided the...

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Paul Burston

Mar 3, 20233 min read

“All is transient” - or why I bother

“All is transient. Does it matter? Do I bother?” - David Bowie Three years ago this month, I received a grant from Arts Council England...

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Paul Burston

Feb 27, 20232 min read

A crash course for the ravers

I’m sitting here, eagerly anticipating the launch of my memoir on June 1, watching my We Can Be Heroes book tour grow day by day – Bath,...

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Paul Burston

Jan 18, 20231 min read

Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours!

Huge thanks to everyone who's preordered a signed edition of We Can Be Heroes from the Hastings Bookshop. I'm so grateful for all your...

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Paul Burston

Jan 1, 20232 min read

New year, new me?

It’s high time for me to reconnect with the brave young man I was - and take better care of the older, battle scarred one I’ve become.

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Paul Burston

Dec 14, 20222 min read

More rave reviews of We Can Be Heroes

Huge thanks to everyone who’s read an advance copy of We Can Be Heroes and shared their thoughts! As Mr Bowie used to say, "love on ya!"...

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Paul Burston

Nov 14, 20223 min read

We Can Be Heroes - early reviews

My forthcoming memoir went out into the world last week, via Netgalley. Physical proof copies will be sent for advance reviews soon. This...

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Paul Burston

Jul 27, 20221 min read

A crash course for the ravers

Obviously, I couldn't produce a podcast called We Can Be Heroes and NOT interview Bowie expert Nicholas Pegg. The tenth and final episode...

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Paul Burston

Dec 9, 20211 min read

We Can Be Heroes

“What d’you say?” I’m thrilled to announce that my memoir will be published by Amazon Publishing imprint Little A. It’s called We Can Be...

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Paul Burston

Apr 18, 20211 min read

Polari Live Online & In Heaven

Hello, folks! I hope you're keeping well. Just to let you know, I have two Polari events coming up in May. On May 6, there's Polari Live...

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Paul Burston

Apr 9, 20204 min read

Lockdown Bookclub – Ziggyology

‘I never thought I’d need so many people’ - Five Years I’m writing this during the third week of lockdown and the fourth week since we...

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