So: I have an idea for my wine piece.
It’s due on 22 Nov, so I only have a few weeks. That means I should probably write about something I know, and – I know you.
What would you think about me writing a piece about Bibliophile? You and Isamu have such an interesting story, with the way that your dad took you all around the world before you finally established yourselves in Tasmania. I’ve always loved that thing you told me about how Isamu started accumulating books when you settled hereand that made it feel like home. I assume that’s where the name Bibliophile came from (?), which would be a great segue from talking about the two of you to talking about the wine
If you’d prefer I write about something else, that’s obviously fine. But if you’re happy for me to make my big wine writing debut talking about Bibliophile – and if you’re not too busy!! – I’ve attached a few questions it would be handy if you would answer. (Do you think Isamu would be happy to answer them too?)
F xo
P.S. Just checking we’re still on for Thursday!
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: wine piece
Attached: questions_TS answers.docx
Fiona, of COURSE you can write about Bibliophile. Do you think we would ever turn down free advertising?
I’ve attached my answers to your questions – sorry if they’re not amazing, you know I’m not exactly a wordsmith – and I’ll send them on to Isamu. I can’t imagine he’ll be a terribly good interview subject either (you know what he’s like) but I’m sure he can manage a few sentences.
And yes, that’s exactly where the name Bibliophile came from. Tsundoku is a riff on it – it’s the Japanese word for letting books pile up in your house without reading them.
Can’t wait to read your draft!
Sato xx
P.S. We’re definitely still on for Thursday x
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: wine piece
You’re the best. Thank you!! These answers are brilliant – your passion for the wine really comes through x
And I already knew that re Tsundoku I looked it up after the first time I came in. Lex clearly did the same, because Jonah asked what it meant once and they answered the question before I could even open my mouth.
F xo
P.S. Do you want me to bring anything?
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: wine piece
Attached: questions_TI answers.docx; CMS_Intro_Hobart.pdf
You are both very welcome and very clever.
Two other things:
1) Isamu answered your questions (attached). He was surprisingly verbose by his standards – he usually never talks about our father – so this basically counts as an exclusive He put his phone number at the bottom in case you want to text him to clarify anything.
