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May 25, 2012
Playground Cool Paperback in Europe!
That's right folks. As of ten minutes ago I have added Amazon Europe to my distribution channels for Playground Cool. Eh?
It means that if you don't have a Kindle but you want to read my book, or like me you just prefer the feel of a real book, you can now buy my debut novel in print from Amazon.co.uk and the rest of their Euro websites. Exciting times.
Sadly it's a bit pricey (£7.49) but it is pretty good. Amazon need a few days to update the sites so you can find it so I'll post a link when it's ready. Needless to say the rest of my books will be made available in paperback in the next few months.
By the way, to the person who bought the first paperback Playground Cool from Amazon.com, many thanks, you are a visionary and a pioneer. I'll happily sign it anytime just in case I end up famous then we both win.
Carry on...
It means that if you don't have a Kindle but you want to read my book, or like me you just prefer the feel of a real book, you can now buy my debut novel in print from Amazon.co.uk and the rest of their Euro websites. Exciting times.
Sadly it's a bit pricey (£7.49) but it is pretty good. Amazon need a few days to update the sites so you can find it so I'll post a link when it's ready. Needless to say the rest of my books will be made available in paperback in the next few months.
By the way, to the person who bought the first paperback Playground Cool from Amazon.com, many thanks, you are a visionary and a pioneer. I'll happily sign it anytime just in case I end up famous then we both win.
Carry on...
May 22, 2012
Book Sales, Kindle Users and Painting
Morning gang,
I'll be brief as it's late/early and I'm tired from my neverending painting project.
The number 1 features heavily for me today. I have sold 1 copy of Playground Cool in paperback. Good times.
I have only had 1 vote for book of the month over at Kindle Users Forum. Bad times.
Aside from that my digital sales are steady despite the lack of promo. In terms of the day job there's talk that next week we might here something with regards to redundancy. So the dream of a period of full time writing might be back on.
When I know. You will. Night all...
I'll be brief as it's late/early and I'm tired from my neverending painting project.
The number 1 features heavily for me today. I have sold 1 copy of Playground Cool in paperback. Good times.
I have only had 1 vote for book of the month over at Kindle Users Forum. Bad times.
Aside from that my digital sales are steady despite the lack of promo. In terms of the day job there's talk that next week we might here something with regards to redundancy. So the dream of a period of full time writing might be back on.
When I know. You will. Night all...
May 21, 2012
Bee Gees, Kindle Users, Paint and Alison Steadman
Morning kids,
It's been awhile but now I'm back and my fingers are sticky with gloss! That's right, I'm elbow deep in a decorating project which is taking up more time than I'd like. That said, it's looking good and I do have a shiny new 9 foot wide cinema screen dangling from my freshly painted ceiling.
In book related news I've done no promo at all in 2 weeks but thankfully book sales have continued, although at a slower pace than usual, especially in America. When the paint has dried, I'll address that and spread the word.
On that note, I have positive news. A chum from the Goodreads website has nominated my latest book The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe for book of the month for June on the Kindle Users Forum. Voting is underway now so if you can be bothered a vote would be appreciated.
Finally, as you will know another music legend has died in Robin Gibb. I was particularly saddened to learn that people hadn't heard of him. I kid you not. I was listening to Radio One in the car today between meetings while the reporter explained who the Bee Gees were. They then proceeded to ask a host of folk about their music and half of them didn't have a clue. They should teach this stuff in schools! Sad times.
Finally, a musician mate of mine texted tonight to say Alison Steadman had turned up to his gig tonight. Make of that what you will.
It's been awhile but now I'm back and my fingers are sticky with gloss! That's right, I'm elbow deep in a decorating project which is taking up more time than I'd like. That said, it's looking good and I do have a shiny new 9 foot wide cinema screen dangling from my freshly painted ceiling.
In book related news I've done no promo at all in 2 weeks but thankfully book sales have continued, although at a slower pace than usual, especially in America. When the paint has dried, I'll address that and spread the word.
On that note, I have positive news. A chum from the Goodreads website has nominated my latest book The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe for book of the month for June on the Kindle Users Forum. Voting is underway now so if you can be bothered a vote would be appreciated.
Finally, as you will know another music legend has died in Robin Gibb. I was particularly saddened to learn that people hadn't heard of him. I kid you not. I was listening to Radio One in the car today between meetings while the reporter explained who the Bee Gees were. They then proceeded to ask a host of folk about their music and half of them didn't have a clue. They should teach this stuff in schools! Sad times.
Finally, a musician mate of mine texted tonight to say Alison Steadman had turned up to his gig tonight. Make of that what you will.
May 9, 2012
5 * Review of the Jazz Cafe!
That's right folks. The new book has only been out for a couple of days and somebody loves it. Needless to say, I'd be daft not to mention it. So here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Hour-Jazz-Cafe-ebook/dp/B00819F5V6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1336601701&sr=8-11
and here's a bit of it just in case you can't be bothered to click:
"This book turned out to be a thoroughly stonking read! It started off pretty gently and then the story, action and indeed characters gradually built up to a pretty great crescendo which, along with the grand finale, left me almost breathless."
http://www.amazon.com/The-Hour-Jazz-Cafe-ebook/dp/B00819F5V6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1336601701&sr=8-11
and here's a bit of it just in case you can't be bothered to click:
"This book turned out to be a thoroughly stonking read! It started off pretty gently and then the story, action and indeed characters gradually built up to a pretty great crescendo which, along with the grand finale, left me almost breathless."
May 8, 2012
The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe has arrived!
Evening folks.
So, in November last year I started this blog with a view to creating a chronicle of my writing. The title of the blog made reference to the Jazz Cafe. Now, finally, that book is available to buy on Kindle.
It's my first foray into crime/detective fiction and is also the first in what is going to be a series of books featuring Mitch and Rupert, the lifelong friends who find themselves caught up in murder, corruption and a tale full of twists and turns. It's also set at the seaside! Winner.
Here are the links to Amazon:
The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe Amazon US
The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe Amazon UK
I hope you enjoy it!
So, in November last year I started this blog with a view to creating a chronicle of my writing. The title of the blog made reference to the Jazz Cafe. Now, finally, that book is available to buy on Kindle.
It's my first foray into crime/detective fiction and is also the first in what is going to be a series of books featuring Mitch and Rupert, the lifelong friends who find themselves caught up in murder, corruption and a tale full of twists and turns. It's also set at the seaside! Winner.
Here are the links to Amazon:
The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe Amazon US
The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe Amazon UK
I hope you enjoy it!
May 2, 2012
Paperback!
Hi folks,
Just a quick update tonight. Playground Cool is now available in paperback via Createspace. It will be on Amazon within a few days too. You'll need to be a millionaire, or live in America, or be my mother, to want to buy a copy though because of the costs of shipping outside the US. But it does look pretty cool and if you don't do digital books then this is the option for you.
I am also a member of Book Blogs who seem like a nice bunch so far and hopefully it will lead to more followers of these ramblings.
Thanks
Just a quick update tonight. Playground Cool is now available in paperback via Createspace. It will be on Amazon within a few days too. You'll need to be a millionaire, or live in America, or be my mother, to want to buy a copy though because of the costs of shipping outside the US. But it does look pretty cool and if you don't do digital books then this is the option for you.
I am also a member of Book Blogs who seem like a nice bunch so far and hopefully it will lead to more followers of these ramblings.
Thanks
April 29, 2012
Sale in Germany
Morning folks,
As the title suggests I have sold my first book in Germany and very satisfying it is too. I've had books downloaded there before but only as part of free promo events. However, today some enlightened and wonderful individual purchased a copy of Playground Cool. Whoever you are, thanks very much and welcome aboard!
In other news I've tweaked the front cover of the paperback version of Playground Cool, along with a few other minor things, and resubmitted it for proofing. Assuming Amazon are happy with it then it should be available to buy in the next day or so.
Further to this I've also finished the formatting etc for the paperback version of The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe. I'll have to wait for the proof to come so I can review it but all being well that will also be available in paperback in June. The digital version should be available within a week or so. As a teaser I have included a picture of the cover from the paperback.
As the title suggests I have sold my first book in Germany and very satisfying it is too. I've had books downloaded there before but only as part of free promo events. However, today some enlightened and wonderful individual purchased a copy of Playground Cool. Whoever you are, thanks very much and welcome aboard!
In other news I've tweaked the front cover of the paperback version of Playground Cool, along with a few other minor things, and resubmitted it for proofing. Assuming Amazon are happy with it then it should be available to buy in the next day or so.
Further to this I've also finished the formatting etc for the paperback version of The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe. I'll have to wait for the proof to come so I can review it but all being well that will also be available in paperback in June. The digital version should be available within a week or so. As a teaser I have included a picture of the cover from the paperback.
April 27, 2012
Morning all,Bit of a late night which isn't clever after ...
Morning all,
Bit of a late night which isn't clever after a long week at work. I've been up for twenty hours but I've had a productive day (once the day job was out of the way).
I've got a bit of a side project on at the moment - I'm decorating/refurbing my home cinema so I've been removing skirting boards, plastering, hammering, sanding and generally making a mess of what was the best room in the house.
Aside from that the writing is progressing well. I've completed 12,000 words of the new book and finished formatting the Jazz Cafe for paperback. Yes, that's right. The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe will be coming out in paperback shortly. I've also formatted about 50% of it for Kindle so that should also be out very soon. I'll post links on here when available.
The other big news is that today I received my proof copy of Playground Cool and very nice it is too. I've spent this evening tweaking the front cover and altering the page number layout and have resubmitted it for checking. I should have a revised proof within 48 hours and if I like it, then Playground Cool will be my first novel in print. Exciting times. I can tell you that it will be priced at $9. It's a bit steep but the price is determined by the size of the book. However, it's only about £5.50 to us Brits which isn't bad I don't think.
The book is sitting quietly on my bedside cabinet as I type. It's quite a strange feeling to know that something I wrote over ten years ago is now a real book. The fact that it's sold as many as it has on Kindle continues to amaze me.
Anyway, that's it for today. I'm aiming to start designing the cover for the Jazz Cafe this weekend as well as write a bit more of the new book. In between tidying up my mess in the home cinema of course. But all of that can wait until I've enjoyed a significant lie in!
Thanks to everyone who continues to follow my blog, retweet me, Facebook me and buy my books. It means more than even my stellar vocabulary can articulate.
Bit of a late night which isn't clever after a long week at work. I've been up for twenty hours but I've had a productive day (once the day job was out of the way).
I've got a bit of a side project on at the moment - I'm decorating/refurbing my home cinema so I've been removing skirting boards, plastering, hammering, sanding and generally making a mess of what was the best room in the house.
Aside from that the writing is progressing well. I've completed 12,000 words of the new book and finished formatting the Jazz Cafe for paperback. Yes, that's right. The 24 Hour Jazz Cafe will be coming out in paperback shortly. I've also formatted about 50% of it for Kindle so that should also be out very soon. I'll post links on here when available.
The other big news is that today I received my proof copy of Playground Cool and very nice it is too. I've spent this evening tweaking the front cover and altering the page number layout and have resubmitted it for checking. I should have a revised proof within 48 hours and if I like it, then Playground Cool will be my first novel in print. Exciting times. I can tell you that it will be priced at $9. It's a bit steep but the price is determined by the size of the book. However, it's only about £5.50 to us Brits which isn't bad I don't think.
The book is sitting quietly on my bedside cabinet as I type. It's quite a strange feeling to know that something I wrote over ten years ago is now a real book. The fact that it's sold as many as it has on Kindle continues to amaze me.
Anyway, that's it for today. I'm aiming to start designing the cover for the Jazz Cafe this weekend as well as write a bit more of the new book. In between tidying up my mess in the home cinema of course. But all of that can wait until I've enjoyed a significant lie in!
Thanks to everyone who continues to follow my blog, retweet me, Facebook me and buy my books. It means more than even my stellar vocabulary can articulate.
April 22, 2012
FREE BOOK!!
Afternoon folks,
All the Fun of the Fair will be free for 24 hours as of tomorrow the 23rd April.
It's had 5 star reviews and is apparently rather good. The fact that it's free removes any excuse you previously had for not reading it. Unless you can't read, in which case get someone else to download a copy and make them read it to you.
If you do download it and read it, please review it. I'll be suitably appreciative.
Thanks
All the Fun of the Fair will be free for 24 hours as of tomorrow the 23rd April.
It's had 5 star reviews and is apparently rather good. The fact that it's free removes any excuse you previously had for not reading it. Unless you can't read, in which case get someone else to download a copy and make them read it to you.
If you do download it and read it, please review it. I'll be suitably appreciative.
Thanks
April 18, 2012
Music in Books
Afternoon folk,
Quick one this. As you'll know if you've read anything I've written I use a lot of music in my books whether it be references to bands, lyrical references, characters liking certain bands etc. This isn't a new thing and tons of writers do it but I like it as it allows me to add certain moods to scenes and it gives more depth to a character if we know what kind of tunes they like.
So, the point of today's post is to say that I've added a scene to the new book where Rupert, who is in reflective mood following the unearthing of a photo album containing pictures of his best friend Mitch and deceased lover Emily together, is sitting with his eyes closed, drinking a beer and listening to Music from Big Pink by The Band.
I did this partly because I'm a fan (I also share a first name with the guitarist) but also because of the news that Levon Helm is nearing the end in his battle with cancer. As such, if you are familiar with the music of The Band, you'll totally understand what I'm saying. If you're not, stop reading this and to Amazon and buy their stuff, you'll love it.
Quick one this. As you'll know if you've read anything I've written I use a lot of music in my books whether it be references to bands, lyrical references, characters liking certain bands etc. This isn't a new thing and tons of writers do it but I like it as it allows me to add certain moods to scenes and it gives more depth to a character if we know what kind of tunes they like.
So, the point of today's post is to say that I've added a scene to the new book where Rupert, who is in reflective mood following the unearthing of a photo album containing pictures of his best friend Mitch and deceased lover Emily together, is sitting with his eyes closed, drinking a beer and listening to Music from Big Pink by The Band.
I did this partly because I'm a fan (I also share a first name with the guitarist) but also because of the news that Levon Helm is nearing the end in his battle with cancer. As such, if you are familiar with the music of The Band, you'll totally understand what I'm saying. If you're not, stop reading this and to Amazon and buy their stuff, you'll love it.
