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September 3, 2019
The Dragon Has Wings - First Draft Complete
The first draft of The Dragon Has Wings is at last complete! Now for the hard work...
If you are interested in a free ARC copy (ebook only) then let me know. My first attempt at Grimdark. Will be interested to know what readers think.
In the meantime, thank you to my sons Christopher and Rhys for buying the cover - love it. I told you I would put it to use! The artist is Viergacht, purchased from SelfPubBookCovers.com/ Viergacht
August 25, 2019
Gremlins Abound! My Interview
Thank you to Lee Monroe for interviewing me this morning. Unfortunately the server was down and there were several tech issues in the studio. The interview went ahead nonetheless and went out to Blaenau Gwent and beyond. I hope none of my ghostly gremlins were responsible. Ghost Town by The Specials stopped playing - chilling stuff!
Lee has very kindly invited me back in two weeks time for a second interview, when hopefully it will all go smoothly. No matter, I enjoyed chatting to Lee. Thank you to BGFM for giving me the opportunity and the air time, I look forward to talking to you again.
For everyone who tuned in or tried to listen online, thank you so much. I will let you know when the next interview is up. Have a great Sunday everyone.
August 24, 2019
Sunday Breakfast with Lee Monroe - My Interview
Don't forget to tune in tomorrow morning for my interview with Lee Monroe ! The show is on from 8 - 10 am and you can listen to it here on http://brfm.co.uk or on 97.3fm
August 22, 2019
Zombie Survival - Thoughts?
I live in a little rural town in the Welsh countryside. I walk past this almost daily, yet today was the first time that it occurred to me that it might make a great basic construction to survive in.
Okay I know you can see through the bars and there must be one hell of a draught through there in winter, but you can do something to cover those bars up from the inside, which would also strengthen your security even more. There is a low fence immediately to the front, but inside the padlocked gates, so you could wind/waterproof as much of the external as necessary, including the low fence, leaving the gated part barred but uncovered. Just step over it for safe access to fresh air and water. as well as visibility in close range.
It is situated at the top of three natural ponds, a larger one to the left. Good food sources too, ducks, fish etc… Even better, when you are brave enough to venture out, there is a kitchen garden below the bottom pond, walled all the way around and with a sturdy iron gate which you can also padlock. Fortify as necessary and garden away! It is full of fruit and veggies. There are loads of woodpigeons and geese about, as well as the occasional chicken and cockerel! Get hunting!
I must also mention that this construction houses the largest single block of coal in, I think, the world (I am prepared to be corrected.) Which means you have a valuable resource for cooking and heating right there. You can sleep on it if you are so inclined, thus raising yourself off the ground, though of course your bunk would lower the more fires you light, but eventually you would be left with a cosy mining truck for a bed.
I would want a few more chains and padlocks around those gates, but all in all I think this is a viable little base from which to start. Anyone joining me?
August 18, 2019
Radio Interview with Lee Monroe!
Looking forward to my interview next Sunday on Blaenau Gwent For Music - BGFM - with Lee Monroe. Lee is kindly showcasing me as a local author. Thank you Sunday Breakfast With Lee Monroe
The show is on from 8 - 10 am and you can listen to it here onwww.brfm.co.uk or on 97.3fm
August 9, 2019
A Change of Heart
Taken all of my books off Draft2Digital as it was doing absolutely nothing for me. So, they are all now available from Amazon. Wakeful Children is also in paperback and is available on Amazon and Troubador. Links below. Watch this space for an upcoming competition to win a signed copy plus merchandise...
Wakeful Children: A Collection of Horror and Supernatural Tales - on Troubador
ALWAYS grateful for honest and fair reviews. Feel free to share. Thank you.
August 5, 2019
July 31, 2019
July 29, 2019
There's Still Time...
Two days to go. Fair to say I did not succeed in this, but at least I wasn't too scared to try. Thanks to all who supported me in this. If you haven't posted a review yet, I would be grateful if you could do so before 31st as agreed. Thanks everyone. Reviews are ALWAYS gratefully received, at any time of the year!
July 25, 2019
New Guest Author - T L Bodine
Very pleased to welcome a new Guest Author to the site, T L Bodine. Click the link to find out more and, as ever, comments welcome! https://solostinwords.doodlekit.com/home/guest-authors
