David Thorpe
David Thorpe
David Thorpe Warning: technology becomes you.

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54 years old
Wales
United Kingdom



Last Login: 11/30/2009
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    David Thorpe's Interests
GeneralChallenging art, music, writing, comics, poetry, fiction & non-fiction, films, protecting the environment, Chinese philosophy, tai chi, lucidity, love, world peace & justice. There's no such thing as evil: humanity's achilles heel is ignorance and stupidity. Broaden your mind and nurture your body.

These are recent scans of my brain
Music * Muse * Cinematic Orchestra * Ian Dury * Keith Jarrett * The Streets * Aphex Twin * The Levellers * Kroke * Regina Spektor * Preisner * Miles Davis * Bjork * Ani DiFranco * The Bad Plus * Dirty Pretty Things * Xploding plastix * David Bowie
Movies * Groundhog Day * Apocalypse Now * The Third Man * Jean Cocteau's Orphee * The Usual Suspects * The Coen Brothers' movies * Brazil * Blade Runner * Amores Perres * Syriana * City of God * Tsotse * Darwin's Nightmare * Fearless (and all Jet Li)
TelevisionI prefer the net
Books * Catch-22 * My Name Is Red * His Dark Materials * 100 Years of Solitude * Straw Dogs * Sandman * Tao te Ching * Tao and Method * The End of Time * Magic and Mystery in Tibet * Great Apes * The Soft Machine * The Algebra of Need * Liber Null and Psychonaut * Cocaine Nights
HeroesActivists: * Ghandi * Nelson Mandela * Dalai Lama * Robin Hood * Joseph Sekiku (see and join Friends of Fadeco - charity I'm chair of) Artists: * Marcel Duchamp * Tristan Tzara * Max Ernst * Rothko * Basquiat * Keith Tyson * Dave McKean Writers: * Mary Shelley * William Burroughs * JG Ballard * Orhan Pamuk * Grant Morrison * Angela Carter * Pete Carroll From the East: * Bruce Lee * Lao Tsu * Confucius * Alexandra David-Neel * Master Chen (Tai Chi) * anyone and everyone who stands up for freedom, social justice and the environment against power, greed and capitalism!


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     David Thorpe's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:West Wales
Body type:Slim / Slender
Religion:Taoist
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:writer

   David Thorpe's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
My publisher is HarperCollins. See www.davidthorpe.info for more info. My literary blog is sympathyftm.blogspot.com. My agent is Sarah Molloy at AM Heath (www.amheath.com). Also
Publishing - Writer - Journalist
lowcarbonkid.blogspot.com - The Low Carbon Kid - eco blog. And www.cyberium.co.uk/insights.htm - Journalism samples - also some cartoons there if you look!
Music - Performance - Keyboards
Keyboard, guitar, songwriting

   David Thorpe's Companies
Cyberium
Machynlleth, Powys UK
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   David Thorpe's Blurbs
About me:

Hybrids by David Thorpe front coverI'm a writer of fiction, environmental journalism, comics and more.


I'm the winner of the 2006 HarperCollins contest to find a major new children's writer with my novel Hybrids. It's for anyone aged about 11 upwards and is about all the horrible things that could happen if you keep using this computer and your ipods and mobiles too much.

YOU'LL START TO MERGE WITH THEM!
AND IT'S VERY VERY PAINFUL!


>> Buy David Thorpe's Hybrids on Amazon UK. What are you waiting for?!

"A stunningly clever novel" - The Times

Read all about it on my web site www.davidthorpe.info. Updates will be posted on the blog here.

Download the first two chapters to read: (PDF file, 100kB).

The judges said:

  • "Wonderfully original"
  • "Totally fresh & exciting"
  • "Vivid & unputdownable"
  • "Page turning"
Orange Prize-winning author Helen Dunmore said:
"The central premise is that humans begin to bond with the pieces of technology that they use most. This hybrid virus - Creep - can give a girl a mobile for an arm, or a boy a computer monitor for a face. Like all pandemics, it creates hysteria. David Thorpe has imagined his world through and through, with its Gene Police, its Centre for Genetic Rehabilitation, and its feral, desperate kids who have hybridised and want to stay out of the clutches of the authorities. The question of what it is to be human isn’t asked directly, but the whole book implicitly deals with it."

Extracts from reviews

  1. Orange-prize winning author Helen Dunmore: "The writing is sharp, the dialogue good, and the action pacey and page-turning. But there's a real depth to this story, too. Like all good fiction it makes the reader see the world in a different light."

  2. The judges added: "This wonderfully original and compelling story is told in the alternating voices of the two young teenage protagonists in a totally fresh and exciting way. The reader is instantly drawn into a world which is current but not quite; which is real but only just; which is horribly close to our fears of what is happening and may happen in future. Exciting, page-turning, vivid and unputdownable, Hybrids and David Thorpe will I am sure be a real winner."

  3. The Times: "A stunningly clever novel. Hybrids will get boys (and girls) talking and thinking about a brave new world without technological stimuli."

  4. James Lovegrove, Financial Times: "There is vigour and validity in Hybrids... a commendable first novel."

  5. Donal Cumiskey, Inis; Childrens Books Ireland: "A fast-paced plot, good dialogue and engaging characters. Thorpe injects a seriously Orwellian feel...Readers aged 13+ should enjoy an exciting read with substance from this great debut."

  6. Collins Educational, Book of the Month: "Perfect for teaching at Year 7 and above! Essential reading for the cyberpace generation. A powerful and compelling story which raises relevant issues for the next generation and is sure to spark debate amongst your students."

  7. Verity Newman, WATERSTONE'S BRENTWOOD 5 out of 5: "I'm not really a big reader of science fiction so I was initially convinced I wouldn't like this but how wrong could I be! Hybrids is a terrifyingly realistic and contemporary novel ... an absolute must read."

  8. John Lloyd, WATERSTONE'S BATH: "David Thorpe’s debut has the verve of Orwell’s ‘1984’ and Camus’s ‘The Plague’ conveying a dramatic apocalyptic foresight.... Depicting a gruesome confusion so imaginatively, David Thorpe has surely marked a place amongst promising and highly intelligent writers."

  9. Anthony Brown, Starburst 351 (the only review to get 4 stars that issue): "Hybrids may have the length and style of a Young Adult book, and two teenage heroes to go with them, but Thorpe doesn't pull punches with the satirical ideas he packs in. Thorpe approaches distinctly adult ideas in an approachable hero-led way... Over the mere 296 large print pages, Thorpe packs in an immense number of ideas, shaking up the situations in surprising ways time and time again."

  10. Claire Main, Doodled Books: "David Thorpe has huge potential".

  11. Reading Matters: "Brilliant. I loved it. And I can tell you for sure that you won't guess how this one ends. Highly recommended."

  12. Red House Reader Reviewer Aaron Marchant (Age 12): "I thought that this book was a materpiece. The book is fast paced, and it interacts perfectly with the modern world. I recommend it to everybody. It is a five-star book!"

  13. Red House Books: "Powerful and compelling."

  14. Richard Hawkins, ScFiUK.com: "an eerie contemporary tale on the fusion of man and machine... An enjoyable debut novel, a good introduction to SF which leans towards younger readers who haven’to read the genre."

  15. Write Away: "The writing in Thorpe's debut is tight, and the dialogue convincing. David Thorpe is a good writer, and the book is both easy to read and pleasingly open ended."

  16. frombumptogrump.co.uk: "When our teenage reviewer took this into a school as part of a lesson showing what you read at home, the book drew an appreciative crowd and was the star of the show. Not a bad reaction for a first novel! David Thorpe has cleverly tapped into the teenage psyche with awesome precision. Oh, this is clever stuff and you will just love it! Bring it on!"

  17. The Bookbag: "It's a real page-turner and my sons and I - even my younger son, the notorious reluctant reader - fairly galloped through it in our rush to find out what happened at the end. There were lots and lots of things I enjoyed about it."

  18. Kez (Amazon.co.uk): 5 stars "had to say how wonderful I thought it was. Sci Fi/Fantasy tends to leave me cold; but 'Hybrids' had me from the end of the first chapter. David Thorpe grabs your attention with a refreshingly punchy style...and won't let it go. 'Hybrids' ignites the imagination, raises questions and makes you see the 21st century in a new - often eerie, often amusing -light. It's an intelligent, fabulously structured novel; with multifaceted characters that are completely tangible. I eagerly await the second in the trilogy!"

  19. J Teague (Amazon.co.uk): 5 stars: "the points made by the story are made succinctly and clearly yet without appearing preachy or repetitive, a rarity in literature in general let alone a book aimed at young people. This will definitely appeal to all ages as it manages to combine a love story with a political parallel with such impressive ease. With the current state of world affairs this book couldn't be better timed. Bring on the sequel."

  20. CY ezine, Book of the Month: "Seriously spooky."

  21. Michele, Scholar's Blog: Quotes Helen Dunmore's comments and adds: "A view I can endorse whole-heartedly." And by email adds: “It's a terrific and fascinating book

  22. VK' 07-28-2007, on http://forums.bleachexile.com/archive/index.php/t-3768.html - “i just read a book by david thorpe called hybrids which is excellent.”

  23. Scholastic Autumn 2007 Highlights SECONDARY FAIRS: “this powerful, compelling tale asks searching questions about what it means to be human. • A dystopic, imaginative sci-fi chiller about our human reliance on technology • Explores the boundaries of what it means to be human • Asks important moral and philosophical questions about rights and responsibilities. This book will provoke lots of thought and debate • Timely and important as we enter an age of robotics, nanotechnology and genetic modification.”

  24. Connaugh Fenner by email: “My name is Connaugh and I've just finished reading Hybrids. I have to compliment you on this novel. I loved it.

  25. Felipe Cunha, Brazilian artist, by email: “The word I could find to describe it is: Astonishing. Awesome work, man. It made my year.

  26. Adam Horovitz, poet: Finished Hybrids on the train to Chester on Saturday and was delighted with it. A satisfyingly surprising cliffhanger ending, a lot of meaty detail, a swift but worthwhile read - I am still chuckling at the idea of a prime minister so hooked up to the communication industry that he is locked away. Now, of course, I want to know what happens next... Liked it so much I gave my copy away to the first person I saw in Chester who I thought would like it.”

  27. Copper Penny (on Amazon) 5 stars "Brilliant page turner. This is a gripping and edgy story that leaves the reader questioning the future for ourselves and our relationship with machines. I was entranced by the romantic plot that wraps around you in its complexity drawing you into political and social issues. A wonderful book - I would highly recommend it.”

  28. School librarians in Lewisham and their students, who have shortlisted it for the second annual Lewisham Book Award: "Thank you for writing such a thought-provoking and thrilling book ."

  29. Bookseller's Choice, The Bookseller - "What singles out Hybrids is its well-crafted characters and finely spun tension. It's an impressive debut and clearly demonstrates why it beat nearly 900 other manuscripts to win a HarperCollins/Saga magazine writing competition. I certainly look forward to seeing what other ideas David Thorpe has to explore in the future."

  30. Books for Keeps - "Thorpe creates an inventive dystopian world."

Avoid catching Creep! - follow my advice!



As I'm also an environmental writer you'll find I blog about that too, though much more often over on The Low Carbon Kid, plus writing and Chinese philosophy. Please subscribe to my blog!

I believe children are not listened to enough. With my writing I want to grab people by the (metaphorical) balls!

They say I'm Spider-Man:
Spider-Man
85%
Batman
75%
Superman
65%
Catwoman
60%
Robin
55%
Green Lantern
55%
Supergirl
45%
Iron Man
45%
Hulk
40%
Wonder Woman
30%
The Flash
30%
Apparently I am "intelligent, witty,
a bit geeky and have great
power and responsibility." That's what THEY think!
Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test
Who I'd like to meet:
Readers, other creatives and free thinkers!

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David Thorpe's Friends Comments
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Luke Romyn - Author of THE DARK PATH

Luke Romyn



Dec 1 2009 2:18 PM

Hi there David, thanks for the add.

THE DARK PATH is out now and took just one week to become the Fictionwise and eBookwise #1 best selling Horror! Read the prologue here for FREE: http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b93042/?si=0

Take care,

: THE FUTUREPROOF CUDDLING POP BLOG BY PG£ :

: THE FUTUREPROOF CUDDLING POP BLOG BY PG£ :



Nov 20 2009 10:57 AM

Art Shows In London

Art Shows In London



Oct 20 2009 3:59 PM

Photobucket

Photographs of David Porter’s exhibition ‘Furore’ at the Jago Gallery Redchurch Street, pics of the private view and of the artworks! Follow this link>

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=157258882&albumId=2319089
~{@ RACHEL @}~

R.N. HADLEY



Oct 11 2009 10:57 AM

Hi, thanks for the add, i hope you are having a great weekend. Please feel free to stop by my page sometime and or subscribe to my blog.

Rach
Sierra

Sierra Delis



Oct 2 2009 9:59 PM

Thank you, please feel free to leave comments.

Sierra
Virgogray Press

Virgogray Press



Sep 28 2009 2:53 AM

Thanks for accepting our friendship! Virgogray Press is an indie press with big dreams! Be sure to check out all of our publications and authors at virgograypress.blogspot.com and keep up with the latest news from the press at virgograypress.wordpress.com! We publish mostly poetry and proudly produce chapbook editions of writer's work! Right now we're also open to submissions of poetry. We're currently looking for poetry for our anthology series, which collects various opinions from the writing community by way of their poetry or prose on various topics. We've done an anthology called Valium which was about the psychological pharma industry and are getting ready to publish our next edition in November, a publication called "So It Goes," the topic being death for this chap. We're accepting submissions for Carcinogenic Poetry, an online poetry blog that will roll out in December! Do you have a chapbook manuscript you'd like published? We're accepting these as well, but not for long. Submissions will close by the end of the year!

Till then, stop by our official site and associated sites and get to know some of our authors: Marc Olmsted, A.J. Kaufmann, Justin Blackburn, Suzi Kaplan Olmsted just to name a few! And thanks again!!!
T. H. Davis (Official Page)

T. H. Davis
Online Now!


Sep 27 2009 8:29 PM

 
Hi David! Thanks for accepting the add! It's nice to meet you. :)

Check out my website some time, for good horror/supernatural fiction. On the website you can safely download a selection of my stories in .pdf format absolutely free!!

Also, check out my blog here on Myspace and subscribe so you know as soon as I put new stories on my website!


Thanks again! Have a great day!
T. H. Davis
Art Shows In London

Art Shows In London



Sep 3 2009 11:38 AM

Furore at The Jago Gallery, over thirty new paintings by David Porter, September 17th – 29th, Private view 17th Sept, 7 – 10 pm, all welcome!!

The Jago 77 Redchurch Street, E2 7DJ, www.thejago.com

 

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Riverside Writers

Riverside Writers



Jul 1 2009 3:50 PM

Parallel Dimensions
We hope you can make it!
Ross Brodie

Ross Brodie



Jun 30 2009 3:18 PM

Chicks Dig Scars - Chapter Two








Andrew

Andrew



Jun 24 2009 10:10 PM

Congratulations on the grant from Powys Art Forum. That must have taken some doing...
Author Aiden Adair

Aiden Adair



Jun 24 2009 3:13 PM

Hi David, 

Thanks, & I'll let you know when I have a release date on the first novel of the Minder series. I also have a short story coming out next month, I'll send a link out when I get one. Cheers and it's nice to meet you also. 

~Mark,.
Shoes With Rockets

Paul Ewen



Jun 22 2009 5:12 PM

I raise a glass, pour it over my eyes, down my shirt...
Ross Brodie

Ross Brodie



Jun 21 2009 12:40 PM




Chicks Dig Scars - Chapter One

Chicks dig scars, everyone knows that, right? Meet Severence DeSnappio, a man who creates ‘fake’ injuries for desperate clients. He’ll get you a stab wound, shot gun blast, snowboarding injury - but a bite from a great white shark?

S
et in Miami, Chicks Dig scars is a lyrical, Lynchian mix of dream logic and hard boiled detection.

Subscribe to my blog to follow the serialization.
Local Patrol

Local Patrol



Jun 18 2009 9:15 PM

Welcome aboard!  Next stop... the mirth filled world of tomorrow!
LOLA DUTRONIC

LOLA DUTRONIC



Jun 13 2009 2:18 PM

Hello! :-)

We thought you might like to see the videos for our new summer singles.

If you don't already have copies, you can download them for your iPod by clicking here:
It's only a dollar! ;-)
Lola Dutronic - In Berlin - My Radio

If you fancy a proper copy of the new album "Lola Dutronic in Berlin" (featuring these tracks, plus the hit single "Brigitte Bardot" and special guest Mike Garson) you can get one (for the same price as a download) by clicking here:
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Hope you enjoy the clips and have a good summer!

love
Lola+Richard
LOLA DUTRONIC
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Living Jacket

Living Jacket



May 31 2009 11:13 PM

Hey David, I hope you're doing well!

We just finished our video for this year's Thrillerfest conference and would love your feedback: http://livingjacket.com/2009/05/26/video-for-thrillerfest-2009/
Kate Doubleday

Kate Doubleday



May 14 2009 7:05 AM

Thanks for the link looks interesting
x
Dirogui & Tavo Ruiz

Dirogui & Tavo Ruiz



Apr 25 2009 5:27 AM

We Are Very Happy Because Yesterday We Knew That "The Godmother"
And "Josu & Pia", Are Part Of The "Official Selection Of The
“Acapulco Film Festival (FICA)”, In The "Short Film Competition"
And "Antonomasia" Of Our Dear Friend "Arturo Guerrero Dubey,"
It..S Also Into The "Shorts Program 2 FICA"
(Dirogui Take Care Of The Sound On This.
)

If You Are In Acapulco You Can Go And Check The Program,
If You Want More Festival Information,
Here I Leave The Link Www.Ficaacapulco.Com,
Starts May 3rd Ends May 9th, Hope See You There,
You Can Watch "The Godmother" And "Josu & Pia",
In Our Myspace Bye.

…Dirogui & Tavo Ruiz

LOUISE HAWES

LOUISE HAWES



Apr 17 2009 3:07 PM

Thanks, David. You can't have too many writer friends -- we're a compassionate, empathetic bunch :-) And congrats on HC "discovering" HYBRIDS.
It's sounds like a wonderful book -- I look forward to discovering it myself :-)
Frank Burton

Frank Burton



Apr 14 2009 10:12 AM

Hello new friend

www.frankburton.co.uk
Cakehole Presley

Cakehole Presley



Feb 16 2009 11:32 PM

Thanks for accepting us David ♪)


peace&love~cp
FLICKER WARRIORS

Flicker Warriors



Feb 5 2009 8:33 PM

David. — I can’t tell you how delighted I am to have you join in, rather than be left behind. — W. Maltese, the chronicler of …



Red Moon

Red Moon



Jan 11 2009 5:24 AM

Thank you for the kind words and...

Sammi

Sammi



Dec 24 2008 11:25 PM

Merry Christmas, David!

I should get to sleep now, or Santa might not come. I don't have mince pies and sherry. I have toast and mulled wine.
But he's not having any!
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