Thursday 30 August 2012

Funeral Arrangements

Ian's funeral is at La Zenia Church, Saturday 1st September 2012 10:30 am.
Then after at Clarke's Bar, Playa Flamenca, next to Maggie's.
Wear something blue, if you have.

Wednesday 29 August 2012

A Loss Beyond Compare

This morning between 7:30am and 9am, Ian Govan (writing as Ian Alexander) passed away.

A sudden death, seemingly from a massive and quick heart attack, has taken Ian from us.

He was a top friend, my best friend, and avid supporter of all new and upcoming writing talent. WordPlay was his brainchild, and I am proud to have been asked by him to begin the venture and help lead it to where it is today.

He loved writing in all genres, but particularly social commentary. He found many friends at WordPlay, and was continually amazed by the talent that the group unearthed.

He will be sadly missed.

The last article that he wrote will be appearing in next week's CBN, on sale 7th September 2012. It is an article that observes the nuances of the English language (that he loved), with his typical wit dotted throughout.

The novel that he has written jointly with Joy Lennick will be published later this year.

Our condolences go to his family and friends, of whom he had many.