Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks him for the specially bound copy of 'Field with Geese'. Asserts her belief in the importance of reviews to sell a book. Mentions the reviews of Maurice Wiggin and Peter Scott.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Typed letter to Mr Newman Turner
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Details the diagnosis process she has been through regarding her lung, mentioning Dr Mithal, Dr Greenberg, the Brompton Hospital, and Dr Owen. Reports that her lung problems have been connected with her hiatus hernia. Asks for dietary advice.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Informs him that she encloses the completed application for funding, and will post her three books separately.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
A rejoinder to Augustus Muir's review of 'So much love, so little money'.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Agrees with his apologia for authors in the Observer. Complains of Geoffrey Grigson's review of 'Field with Geese' in the same paper.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Typed letter to Norah Melville-Shepherd
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Discusses the reception of 'Alison Cairns'. Discusses plans for her trip to Scotland. Mentions Mairi Ann MacLeod, and Tertia [Liebenthal]. Remarks on her radio broadcast.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Asks for advice about the pain in her arm. Mentions treatment from Jimmie Cyriax, Newman Turner, and a Cambridge based osteopath.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Peter Scott for his praise of 'Field with Geese' both in his letter to Hamish Hamilton and in his review for the A. U. R. Mentions her appreciation of the Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge. Sends a question for he and Hugh Boyd to ponder.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Asks for his advice regarding publishing her book about Alison Cairns, after receiving a rejection from Hamish Hamilton, with what she felt were unhelpful comments from Roger Machell. Explains that she sent Hamish Hamilton an unfinished draft in the hopes they would accept it and allow her to raise the money to go to America to be at the birth of her first grandchild. Expresses a reluctance to try publishing with Fabers again.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Asks him to query the classification that the British National Bibliography has accorded 'Field with Geese', which she feels inappropriate.
Newman, Lyn (1901-1973) author and journalist