Tim Flanagan's Blog, page 9

Eidetic Minds – Recollection in Amazing Detail

A photographic memory has been coveted by many a scholar and student, since its concept has been recognised. Having the ability to recall everything that we looked at, exactly as we saw it, for an extended period of time could be extremely beneficial in many circumstances. Disappointingly, however, a photographic memory has never been proven… Read More

Telekinesis – Reported Cases of Mind over Matter

Telekinesis is the rare ability to move objects without actually touching them. It is speculated that it is done by using the mind, hence the other term used interchangeably psychokinesis – which is derived from the Greek words ‘psyche’ meaning mind, spirit, soul and ‘kinesis’ meaning movement. Seen as a super human ability, telekinesis is… Read More

Brompton Road Station – A Ghost in the London Underground System

The London Underground has been carefully thought out, constructed and maintained over the years that it has been a part of the city’s history. Even though most of the stations on the London underground have all been located in places of heavy traffic, there are a few that have been erected and very rarely used.… Read More

Royal Mail Underground Railway – A Forgotten System

Every day there are millions of letters and parcels delivered by Royal Mail. Their system is very efficient and there are few complaints and mishaps, in proportion to the amount of mail that has to be delivered. Over the years, the Royal Mail system has found different ways to transport the post. One of the… Read More

The London Underground – Animal Life in the Deepest, Darkest Depths of the City

Most people that live in, or visit, London end up on the tube at some point or another. This is the most convenient way to get to any destination in the city, providing you actually manage to figure out a route to where you are going, using the awfully confusing underground map. We are not… Read More

Dragons – Their Symbolism and Meaning in Popular Culture

I’ve been working hard on the second book in the New Savant series. One of the creatures featured in this book will be dragons – small Welsh Dragons to be precise. Here’s an interesting look at how different cultures perceive dragons: Dragons are mythical creatures that are well-known symbols in many places in the world.… Read More

Inspiring Children

Sometimes you get an email that genuinely touches you and makes you realise that real people are reading your books and you are having a positive effect on their lives. The following email was sent to me from one of my Priority Readers, a group of people who enjoy my books and get them free… Read More

Do you want FREE books?

I know what you’re thinking – he must be mad to be giving his books away, but I genuinely want to give you the opportunity to download some of my stories. Not only will you get two books to read, you will also have the opportunity to become one of my exclusive Priority Readers. I’ve… Read More

Harry Potter Winner

Some of you may recall that last year I hosted a competition for two people to win a trip to the Warner Bros. Studio in London where they filmed the Harry Potter series. Well the lucky winner decided to wait and use her tickets to coincide with the traditional Christmas dressing of the studio. Winner Alaina… Read More

Lawrence Pinkley – Audio Book

Well, it’s been a fun journey trying to find the right voice for the lovable, if slightly confused, teenage detective Lawrence Pinkley, but Ian Dransfield has risen to the occasion nicely! Ian has a wonderfully expressive voice for the variety of bizarre characters, as well as excellent comic timing that suits the writing and illustrations… Read More