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I Write Because I Enjoy Telling Stories

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

So, ‘The Blade’s Fell Blow’ has gone to be published and will be delivered to any pre-release purchasers on the 951st anniversary of the Battle of Hastings! Of course I am very pleased about this as it is the culmination … Continue reading →

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Fiction is an Escape from Reality

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

Fiction, any kind of fiction is an escape from reality. It is not a question of genre it is a question of need. Human beings need to escape every once and a while into their own imagination. This is hardly … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Author Should I Be?

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

One of the themes that I have picked up on recently while doing some research on promotional work is that an author should identify their audience and tailor their writing accordingly. I have to admit that this idea has never … Continue reading →

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From the Silent Page to the Talkies

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

I have had several readers ask me if I was going to produce an audio book version of my work and I have to admit that I found the idea quite interesting. I have listened to a couple of audio … Continue reading →

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A Book’s Life Beyond Kindle

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

There is no doubt that Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has revolutionised publishing for everyone. I published my first book, The War Wolf, through KDP after going through the usual frustration of trying to find a literary agent. I do … Continue reading →

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Take Science Fiction

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

When I was younger Science Fiction was one particular genre that always fascinated me. I was a fan of Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury and such. I found their alternative worlds rich in texture and imagination, even the darker … Continue reading →

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I had a Moment of Design Madness – Unless it Works of Course in Which Case it’s Genius!

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

I was looking around Amazon with my own novels as a starting point and I realised that there many fine examples of book covers out there. In fact it seems that everyone has upped their game with regards to covers. … Continue reading →

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