Tyke brings up the issue of conflict of interest and I must say that, as well as the muse deserting me, my other reason for giving up writing is my own feeling of conflict of interest as I now book artists for a folk club. Although I have been involved in booking artists for festivals previously the numbers involved were small so it was relatively easy to avoid that conflict. With around 40 artists a year to book it is more difficult - though I see nothing wrong in mentioning that an artist is visiting a local club (even if I have booked them!) if I am reviewing the CD near the time.