The Faintest of Tickles #charity #anthology #shortstories #poems #cricket – @AlexBPearl

Delighted to be playing a part in this new anthology of cricket writing devised by Alex Pearl. It’s in aid of Surrey County Cricket Club Charity Foundation.

My uncle was a whizz at Cricket but sadly that sporty gene missed me.

I must admit I was a little bit stumped what to write when Alex approached me. So, I wrote a cheeky poem.

Lol, I hope you enjoy!

Poem © M J Mallon, 2025

Book Overview

“In this beautifully curated anthology, authors and writers who might never normally do so are given free rein to train their gaze on this most full-bodied of sporting muses.

What results is a reminder that truly nothing in life cannot be improved with a generous dollop of cricket.”Daniel Norcross.

This eclectic collection of short stories, reminiscences, essays, and poems will appeal to anyone with a soft spot for the noblest of summer games.

Besides being entertained and amused by this compilation, the reader will discover some interesting and little-known cricketing facts such as Adolf Hitler’s view of the game.

Alongside a Foreword penned by Daniel Norcross, contributors to this attractive addition to the rich canon of cricket writing include:

● John Corcut ● Bud Craig ● Judith Cutler ● Jessica Davis ● Geoffrey Dean ● Robert Deighton ● Isabelle Duncan● Laura E. Goodin ● Pete Langman ● Ben Macintyre● M. J. Mallon ● Jonathan Margolis ● Sean O’Leary ● Ann Parker ● Alex Pearl ● David Pearl ● Hugh Salmon ● Paul Stewart ● Sarah Traynor ● David Whittle ● Peter Wise● David Alan Woods

All authors’ royalties are being donated to Surrey County Cricket Club’s charity foundation.

Do get your copy.

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Other anthologies of Alex Pearl I’ve contributed to: