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April 1, 2009
EasterCon LX
Just a reminder that I will be attending EasterCon LX in Bradford Easter weekend. (10th-13th April 2009.)
This takes place at the Cedar Hotel, Bradford.
I will be taking part in panels on Saturday so I hope you will have time to call in. The rest of the time David and I will be found floating around the venue.
In the dealer's room Murky Depths will have a table selling copies of Killing Kiss and taking orders for Futile Flame, which should be available in June.
For further details of the events, m
This takes place at the Cedar Hotel, Bradford.
I will be taking part in panels on Saturday so I hope you will have time to call in. The rest of the time David and I will be found floating around the venue.
In the dealer's room Murky Depths will have a table selling copies of Killing Kiss and taking orders for Futile Flame, which should be available in June.
For further details of the events, m
March 28, 2009
Did I mention ...?
I've been house hunting recently and I've learnt it is a mine field: one wrong step and boom!
There is a lot of legislation out there that make it very difficult for genuine buyers to buy.
One of the worst situations I've come across is falling in love with a house that was repossessed. (Which in itself left me in a quandary - because I'm aware it means someone else couldn't afford to keep it and lost it!)
Like any buyer I put in a bid to buy and the bid was accepted. Then the estate agents decid
There is a lot of legislation out there that make it very difficult for genuine buyers to buy.
One of the worst situations I've come across is falling in love with a house that was repossessed. (Which in itself left me in a quandary - because I'm aware it means someone else couldn't afford to keep it and lost it!)
Like any buyer I put in a bid to buy and the bid was accepted. Then the estate agents decid
March 22, 2009
Jade Goody.
I just thought I'd copy and paste this blog written by my teenage daughter. It says it all about the recently grotesque media coverage of the death of Jade Goody.
While I agree that her death has raised awareness for Cervical Cancer, I can't help thinking that this is an extremely horrific situation for her children. I believe there are better ways than this to bring the issue to the public eye that would not be exploiting someone in a vulnerable position.
So - Here's Linzi's blog.
Jade Goody and
While I agree that her death has raised awareness for Cervical Cancer, I can't help thinking that this is an extremely horrific situation for her children. I believe there are better ways than this to bring the issue to the public eye that would not be exploiting someone in a vulnerable position.
So - Here's Linzi's blog.
Jade Goody and
March 19, 2009
Pre-Order Futile Flame
You can no pre-order Futile Flame from www.murkydepths.com.
Log onto the sight - look in the Murky shop. Choose paperbacks.
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Log onto the sight - look in the Murky shop. Choose paperbacks.
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March 10, 2009
Futile Flame Update
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Futile Flame has been delayed and will not be available at EasterCon as planned. Those of you in the publishing industry will undoubtedly understand that these things happen.I am, naturally, very disappointed but have to accept the situation.
However, here is the preview of the cover of the book.
Pre-ordering should be available very soon on www.murkydepths.com and Amazon as the novel does already have an ISBN number.
ISBN: 978-1-906584-08-5
Also, I
February 21, 2009
Gallifrey One
This is a diary of my weekend at the Gallifrey One convention in LA.
Thursday 12th February 2009
I arrived at the Marriott Hotel feeling very jetlagged at 8.30pm LA time. We'd been travelling all day, gone through various time zones and to our body clock it was actually 4.30am. But as we walked in we were greeted by the lovely Steve Roberts and his adorable partner Sue Cowley - who screamed and whooped in delight to see us. It was then we saw all of our British friends and the next few minutes wer
Thursday 12th February 2009
I arrived at the Marriott Hotel feeling very jetlagged at 8.30pm LA time. We'd been travelling all day, gone through various time zones and to our body clock it was actually 4.30am. But as we walked in we were greeted by the lovely Steve Roberts and his adorable partner Sue Cowley - who screamed and whooped in delight to see us. It was then we saw all of our British friends and the next few minutes wer
February 8, 2009
Celebrity Culture
What is your concept of celebrity?
I am too young to remember Marilyn Monroe at the height of her fame; she died a few years before I was born. But Marilyn, and the other Hollywood stars of her time, were the celebrities I grew up with. Hollywood glamour was my concept of 'fame', 'beauty', 'talent' ... and let's face it, you had to have talent to find fame in those days.
I remember being thrilled by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in I Love Lucy; wowed by Howard Keele in an array of musical classics a
I am too young to remember Marilyn Monroe at the height of her fame; she died a few years before I was born. But Marilyn, and the other Hollywood stars of her time, were the celebrities I grew up with. Hollywood glamour was my concept of 'fame', 'beauty', 'talent' ... and let's face it, you had to have talent to find fame in those days.
I remember being thrilled by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in I Love Lucy; wowed by Howard Keele in an array of musical classics a
February 4, 2009
Snowing in the UK
This Monday it was a rare treat to have the day off when London was snowed in. This is an unusual occurance for me because in Manchester we get snow quite frequently. Which means it doesn't often cause that much havoc.In London however, the trains were off. Schools were closed for the day and buses were running on a skeleton service.
I went out for a walk in the afternoon with my boyfriend, everyone was treating the day like an unexpected holiday, and in some respects it was. All along the street
January 22, 2009
Signing - Dark Delicacies in LA.
Taking advantage of the fact that I'm in LA for a short time, I'm delighted that those very nice people at the Dark Delicacies store are putting up with me for an afternoon so I can sign copies of Killing Kiss with them.
The signing is at Dark Delicacies on Saturday 14th February, starting at around 3.30pm.
The address is : 4213 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
Tel: +1 818-556-6660
Anyone who wants a signed copy can reserve one by simply calling the store. Go on ... you know
The signing is at Dark Delicacies on Saturday 14th February, starting at around 3.30pm.
The address is : 4213 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
Tel: +1 818-556-6660
Anyone who wants a signed copy can reserve one by simply calling the store. Go on ... you know
January 11, 2009
Gallifrey One
I'll be attending Gallifrey One in LA in February.
This is the Dr Who convention that most people rate as being the absolute best.
The dates for the convention are 13th-15th February. Dr Who stars and writers will be present and taking part in panels and discussion groups.
I will have a few books with me if you want one, but don't want to wait for the delivery time for the UK. Also, I'll be willing to sign any books you already have as well as giving out some Demon Lover Cd's as a promotion.
For f
This is the Dr Who convention that most people rate as being the absolute best.
The dates for the convention are 13th-15th February. Dr Who stars and writers will be present and taking part in panels and discussion groups.
I will have a few books with me if you want one, but don't want to wait for the delivery time for the UK. Also, I'll be willing to sign any books you already have as well as giving out some Demon Lover Cd's as a promotion.
For f
