M.J. Webb's Blog, page 6
March 10, 2022
New Book
I'm writing again. Strange, after such a long time. Anyhoo, the new novel will be a complete change. Adult Thriller. Twenty chapters penned and I think it's rather good. But then I would, wouldn't I?
Update;
The book is now penned. The dilemma is whether to submit to agents/how many and for how long? I may self publish but have to give it a chance first.
Update;
The book is now penned. The dilemma is whether to submit to agents/how many and for how long? I may self publish but have to give it a chance first.
June 24, 2021
My Son the reader.
Several years ago I had the crazy idea to write a book for each of my two children. I wanted to give them each something very personal which had taken a lot of effort to create. Something special. A tiny piece of my heart and soul that they could always carry with them through life, whether physically or mentally. Something which would arm them with ideas, memories, inspiration.... should the need arise.
After deciding on a fantasy epic in which the main characters would be easily identifiable as representations of my Jack and Sophie (Jake West shares my son's initials and physicality's/Princess Zephany I thought was close enough to Sophie in name and spirit), the rest came easily.
Far too easily as it turns out for an unplanned third instalment soon had to be penned in order to complete the story.
.....Anyway, the point? Well, after years of suggestions, hints, bribery etc. a few weeks ago my now teenage son suddenly decided out of the blue that he was going to actually put his phone and Xbox down long enough to read them!
Chuffed? I don't think I've been that happy since Villa were promoted back to the Premier league.
And so it began. The nail-biting wait to hear what he thought. Absolutely nobody's opinion to date has mattered to me more.
In the end I needn't have worried. He flew through them with lightning speed and gusto. As my wife will testify he could often be seen reading well past midnight..... On a school night too I might add. And this from a lad who usually reads an average of one book every two months.
His verdict? He loved them. He actually reviewed them in a recent English exam.
It's something really quite extraordinary when your 15 year old says he has become your biggest fan.
I suppose now I need to continue working on Sophie?!
You never know.
After deciding on a fantasy epic in which the main characters would be easily identifiable as representations of my Jack and Sophie (Jake West shares my son's initials and physicality's/Princess Zephany I thought was close enough to Sophie in name and spirit), the rest came easily.
Far too easily as it turns out for an unplanned third instalment soon had to be penned in order to complete the story.
.....Anyway, the point? Well, after years of suggestions, hints, bribery etc. a few weeks ago my now teenage son suddenly decided out of the blue that he was going to actually put his phone and Xbox down long enough to read them!
Chuffed? I don't think I've been that happy since Villa were promoted back to the Premier league.
And so it began. The nail-biting wait to hear what he thought. Absolutely nobody's opinion to date has mattered to me more.
In the end I needn't have worried. He flew through them with lightning speed and gusto. As my wife will testify he could often be seen reading well past midnight..... On a school night too I might add. And this from a lad who usually reads an average of one book every two months.
His verdict? He loved them. He actually reviewed them in a recent English exam.
It's something really quite extraordinary when your 15 year old says he has become your biggest fan.
I suppose now I need to continue working on Sophie?!
You never know.
August 28, 2019
GIVEAWAY OF ALL THREE BOOKS
Hi,
I'm giving away a copy of all three books to one lucky winner drawn at random. All you have to do is click on the link to my Facebook page below. Then simply Like AND share the post. Your name appears automatically and will be entered into the draw. Entries close 1/10/19.
Good Luck.
https://www.facebook.com/TheJakeWestT...
I'm giving away a copy of all three books to one lucky winner drawn at random. All you have to do is click on the link to my Facebook page below. Then simply Like AND share the post. Your name appears automatically and will be entered into the draw. Entries close 1/10/19.
Good Luck.
https://www.facebook.com/TheJakeWestT...
March 24, 2018
School giveaway
If you want to win a paperback copy of all three books in the Jake West Trilogy for a school library it's simple;
You and/or supporters of the school in question should join this group and comment below with your school's name.
I'll also accept entries by pms on Goodreads.com.
The winning school will be the one which has the most posts/comments so get sharing :-)
UK schools only I'm afraid.
Competition open from today - 24/03/18. Competition Ends 30/4/18.
Best of luck.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/12071...
You and/or supporters of the school in question should join this group and comment below with your school's name.
I'll also accept entries by pms on Goodreads.com.
The winning school will be the one which has the most posts/comments so get sharing :-)
UK schools only I'm afraid.
Competition open from today - 24/03/18. Competition Ends 30/4/18.
Best of luck.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/12071...
April 28, 2014
Review
'Brilliant writing, excellent storytelling, did not want this book to end. Fantastic choice of characters and a fantasy that everyone should enjoy.'
Review of Estian Alliance on Amazon UK ;-)
Review of Estian Alliance on Amazon UK ;-)
March 2, 2014
Thanks
Over recent weeks I've tried to raise awareness of my novels by offering to give away free pdf files in return for reviews. It's hard to reach my target audience of teens so I was hoping to generate a little interest/some discussion in various groups and among site members.
I'd like to thank all those of you who have participated and I look forward to reading your thoughts and opinions.
If you're a teen/young adult and you'd like a free pdf file of book 1, just pms me with your preferred e-mail address. All I ask is that you review the book if you'd like books 2 and 3.
I'd like to thank all those of you who have participated and I look forward to reading your thoughts and opinions. If you're a teen/young adult and you'd like a free pdf file of book 1, just pms me with your preferred e-mail address. All I ask is that you review the book if you'd like books 2 and 3.
February 17, 2014
FREE
Hi,
Just to let you all know that book 1 of my trilogy, 'Jake West - The Keeper of the Stones' is free on kindle today - Amazon. The offer expires 21/2.
Thanks.
Just to let you all know that book 1 of my trilogy, 'Jake West - The Keeper of the Stones' is free on kindle today - Amazon. The offer expires 21/2.
Thanks.
February 9, 2014
Another 5 star review
Very, very happy to have received another 5 star review on Amazon UK. Haven't quite cracked Goodreads but I'm so grateful to the readers for every single review or rating.
'Brilliant. Nothing more to say really. I was wondering if this series could get any better, and it just did. The dragons were immense. At times I was almost crying. This trilogy has everything but this book is the star of the show. I'll be looking out for more by this author that's for sure.'
:-)
'Brilliant. Nothing more to say really. I was wondering if this series could get any better, and it just did. The dragons were immense. At times I was almost crying. This trilogy has everything but this book is the star of the show. I'll be looking out for more by this author that's for sure.'
:-)
December 30, 2013
Appearance on the wonderful Meghan's blog
A very good friend from Goodreads asked me to give some advice to new writers. Here's the link;
http://the-gal-in-the-blue-mask.blogs...
http://the-gal-in-the-blue-mask.blogs...
December 21, 2013
Christmas Giveaway
Congratulations to Goodreads member Daisy for winning my Christmas giveaway ! A copy of all three novels in the Jake West Trilogy is in the post. Big thankyou to everyone who entered.
