books

  • Markets For Writers

    How would you like to win £20,000? If you would, then you’ll need to publish a book with Kindle Direct Publishing – and it’ll need to be published between 1st May 2019 and 31st August 2019. Here’s some information from Kindle Direct Publishing on their Storyteller competition: ‘The Kindle Storyteller Award 2019 is a literary

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  • My New Book Is Coming!

    I had a bit of a shock recently when I realised it was nearly five years ago when, The Siege, my first book of short stories came out. So I think another one is long overdue! It’s not as if readers haven’t been asking for another one; it’s just been something that I’ve always meant

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  • Monday Motivations

    I hope you’ve settled down into 2017 well. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge, here’s one for you: Write a story or poem on any of the following themes: Disaster Love Silence Your themes from last week were: A fresh start The dark place Monsters Robert Griffiths has sent in a super true-life story

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  • Exciting News!

    Sophie’s Secret Quest As a few of you know, I’ve been fortunate enough to have my series of children’s books for 5-7 year olds accepted by a publisher. I’ve still had to pinch myself, but now there’s some information about it on the publisher’s website so I’m starting to believe it more now.  I’m not

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  • I have to admit I’ve been quite overwhelmed by the amount of people who have asked to buy a signed copy of my book of short stories.  A huge thank you to all of you. I’ve just had to order some more for another book signing, so there are some books if anyone else would

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  • Paperback Launch!

    Paperback Launch!

    It’s Out! It seems like it’s taken forever, but the paperback edition of my collection of short stories, The Siege and Other Award Winning Stories is now available to buy through Amazon, Waterstones On-line and other on-line stores. It can be ordered through all book stores and selected retailers are stocking the book. After several

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  • It’s All Dad’s Fault!

    It’s All Dad’s Fault!

    Well, I hate to say it, but it is all Dad’s fault. I couldn’t wait to tell him about my e-book of short stories. “It’s not a proper book though, is it?” he said. “Yes,” I replied indignantly. “But I can’t hold it,” he said, miming the action of holding a book as if I

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  • Top Tip Of The Week

    Check, Check and Check Again! I’ve been reading the final proofs for The Siege and Other Award Winning Stories paperback this week (If any of you would like to buy a copy, please let me know. It should be out mid-November. You will be able to buy it on-line from most e-book stores and bookshops,

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