I’m delighted to announce the official release of my fourth book, Man vs Cat. After two instalments of the Elencheran Chronicles - Fezariu’s Epiphany and A World Apart – and a short story collection - Dark is the Day, Dead is the Night - I am entering the world of non-fiction with the story of the six cats that own(…)
Writing
The Next Big Thing: Ansel’s Remorse
Thank you Coral Russell for tagging me on The Next Big Thing last week! The Next Big Thing: Week 7 What is the working title of your book? Ansel’s Remorse. Where did the idea come from for the book? I wrote a story – The Sparkling Dew on the Lakeside – back in 2004 and(…)
Prepare for an Argggh-some Launch Party for A World Apart
On June 16th Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dave’s very own Dave will be launching the second book in his Elencheran Chronicles: A World Apart To celebrate the launch, the Book Bloggers’ Collaborative are holding an ARGGH-Some Launch Party and one lucky winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. What’s more, we’re offering a prize(…)
All Aboard for the Discover Fantasy Tour
Roll up, roll up, for the Discover Fantasy Tour. Step right this way… I’ve always loved the fantasy genre and I am delighted that it continues to prosper and find new fans every day. When I started writing in 1999 it was an easy decision for me to write fantasy and the likes of Tolkien(…)
Double-take Tales gets a new cover – plus it's a big fat *ZIP!* on Amazon
Well, I don’t talk about the book on the blog that often because the blog has always been about me discovering the work of others. However, it’s a special day today so I wanted to share it. Thanks to the wonderfully talented Renee Barratt at The Cover Counts, I have a beautiful new cover. Renee(…)
Guest post: Any Seats Free At The Writer’s Banquet? – David M. Brown
Today I’m delighted to welcome David M. Brown, one of the authors taking part in March’s #winwithebooks event! Buy one book at just $0.99 and get another one absolutely free. Head on over to http://winwithebooks.com to find out more. Guest post: Any Seats Free At The Writer’s Banquet? Nervously entering the large dining hall, a large(…)
Fiction: Out of the Darkness
Out of the darkness a soft mewling sound emerged. “There’s something in the cellar,” I whispered. My husband tried the light switch again. “Damn fuse box,” he muttered. “Be careful,” I urged, as he made his way down the stone stairs, torch in hand. I listened to his footsteps as he moved around the small(…)
Fiction: Shelving My Worries
Today, I bought a shelf. It was not the wisest course of action. I had a meeting in the afternoon so I had to take the shelf with me. It was a corner shelf and the top protruded from out of my smart bag. I wrapped a carrier bag around it but – being a(…)
Come on in, the writing’s lovely – thanks to Coral Russell, Frederick Lee Brooke and others!
So… I don’t talk about being a writer very much, mostly because I consider myself a reader, reviewer and blogger first and foremost. Nonetheless, I do write and even though it’s taken me a decade to put something out there, I released a set of three short stories recently in Double-take Tales. Being in the(…)
Why Fezariu’s Epiphany will always be my favourite book of 2011
I’ve seen the work and effort and commitment that went into Fezariu’s Epiphany and whilst my intimate involvement with the story and its author prevents me from reviewing it objectively, I feel utterly justified in proclaiming my love for it.
When even the Yeti says yes, how can you say no?
We wanted to do something fun to promote Fezariu’s Epiphany this Christmas and to send some cheeky holiday wishes so we got this fun video done courtesy of borzack at Fiverr.
Double-take Tales is out now on Amazon!
I’m pleased to say that I’ve released a trio of short stories on Amazon: Double-take Tales. Double-take Tales is priced at just $0.99 for three tales with a twist that will (hopefully!) provide a satisfying read for these dark winter nights.
My NaNoWriMo shame…
Around me I begin to see people who have met – or in some cases – exceeded their NaNoWriMo targets. First thing’s first, allow me to say: Good on you!
5 tools to make an author’s life easier!
Facebook, Twitter, blog, website, promotion, marketing, reader interactive, editing, networking, proofing. Oh – nearly forgot! – writing. Just some of the balls an author has to keep up in the air on a regular basis. Thankfully there are free tools available to make life much easier.
Fiction: Joe’s Homecoming
Dear Sarah Joe arrived home last night after twelve years away. The family were gathered here together to mark his return. I’m sorry you couldn’t be here but I know that flight costs are high for you and the children. It was a remarkable reception. People I hadn’t seen for years turned up. Mark you,(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #6
“Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman” was written by a unique individual known as Norman Verne. Who is Norman and where does he come from you might ask…
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #6
In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me a blog to maintain and(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #5
I’ve been exploring the world of Elenchera for more than a decade now. Over time I’ve been privileged to learn of some amazing events:- gods at war voyages of discovery near extinction of ancient races the elevation of magic as the necessity of all slaves breaking free of their shackles and inventions that changed the(…)