Patrick C. Walsh's Blog, page 6

Covid Blues? Well, yes actually but it’s all good

Although I have to say that there were times this year when I was very blue indeed. This wasn’t just down to Covid but a number of… Read more "Covid Blues? Well, yes actually but it’s all good"

Cozy, hard-boiled or somewhere in between? Crime fiction and uncertain times

Book sales have increased during this pandemic and, for some, it seems that crime fiction has boomed. This caused me to look at my own sales figures. As I’m a self-published author on Amazon, my sales figures are very easy to find. It looks as if my book sales have more or less doubled compared […]

Cozy, hard-boiled or somewhere in between -crime fiction and uncertain times

Book sales have increased during this pandemic and, for some, it seems that crime fiction has boomed. This caused me to look at my own sales figures.… Read more "Cozy, hard-boiled or somewhere in between -crime fiction and uncertain times"

Disabled writers in the UK – a new group

I joined the Society of Authors some time ago and I’ve found it to be a valuable resource. However, I noted that there were no groups catering… Read more "Disabled writers in the UK – a new group"

I’m not disabled – I’m ‘life-limited’

Firstly, like my main character Mac Maguire, I identify as being disabled. However, I’m not in a wheelchair like the sign says. Why on earth a depiction… Read more "I’m not disabled – I’m ‘life-limited’"

What’s in a title?

What you call your book may be one of the most important decisions that an author will ever make. It will be the first thing that readers… Read more "What’s in a title?"

The virus, writer’s block and an operation

In this era of Covid-19, I’ve found it incredibly difficult to write. I couldn’t see it at the time but, looking back, I can understand why this… Read more "The virus, writer’s block and an operation"

Goodreads Giveaways – Free copies of The Body in the Boot

If you’re a member of Goodreads you can apply for one of a hundred free copies of The Body in the Boot. You can find the link… Read more "Goodreads Giveaways – Free copies of The Body in the Boot"

Editing and typos- the hardest part of a writer’s job

I’ve been writing full-time now for nearly two years and I’m loving it. I especially love those moments of pure creation when new characters, situations and even… Read more "Editing and typos- the hardest part of a writer’s job"

Just published – The Eight Bench Walk – the tenth Mac Maguire mystery

The Eight Bench Walk, the latest Mac Maguire detective mystery, is now available from Amazon Books (see the links below). Here’s the blurb – After a long… Read more "Just published – The Eight Bench Walk – the tenth Mac Maguire mystery"