Indie Author Book Marketing Is All About Bums on Seats
You write a book. You self-publish as an indie. Then you sit back and wait for the sales… and nothing happens.
Living in Cyprus: Make Mine a Meze
The title of this post is innocent, but the content behind the subject matter is palpably sinister. I of course refer to that Mediterranean meal that is designed to pounce on unsuspecting and carefree travelers. If you have no idea what a meze...
It’s the Nature of Things, Despite a Pandemic
Despite a Pandemic, Nature moves on.
The Noun Clown
A clown can be many things… this is also true of the noun.
Soothsayers & Doomsdayers
In 2012 a British newspaper did a survey in the United States and the result showed that 1 in 10 adults believed the end of the world was coming in that year and 22% believed the world would end in their lifetime. That’s a lot of people...
Theories of Life, the Universe and Everything
Life is not what it seems.
Throwing in the Holiday Towel
Going on holiday seems to be the focus for many people in the pandemic lockdown. Holiday memories will keep us sane, no matter how embarrassing they are.
A Writer’s First Draft Golden Rule
As a writer I have one golden rule I never change.
English Words to Confuse – Club
I once had a conversation in my head, the way writers do, about the word club.
Scrambled Eggs and Covid-19 for Breakfast
What’s the difference between scrambled eggs and a boiled egg? In my case one I can eat the other makes me sick to my stomach. Welcome to the weird world of side effects. The more I read about the side-effects some people experience when...
Historical Fiction – Progress for The Brittle Land
Progress report for The Brittle Land
Historical Fiction: The Brittle Land – Extract #7
Historical Fiction The Brittle Land Extract #7 Sentries were posted as the evening turned to night and a light drivel fell. It was going to be a long and miserable night. Unfortunately for Peter, it was a long and miserable six weeks before he...
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