David Haynes's Blog, page 2
April 2, 2015
Web Site Update
I've had a web site for quite some time but Im sorry to say it's been neglected. I had a play with it yesterday whist lying in bed (medically enforced) and cleaned it up a little bit. My blog will still keep running but I wanted a webpage to keep things tidy!
http://davidhaynesfiction.weebly.com/
http://davidhaynesfiction.weebly.com/
January 11, 2015
BBC radio drama and a (very) brief update
I'm a huge fan of BBC Radio drama but have recently discovered the joys of the 'On Demand' feature on the iPlayer. I've always woken up very early compared to Mrs H and in the past have been accused of huffing and puffing, tossing and turning until I've made sure she's awake. This, of course, is completely true, although don't let her hear me admit it.
As a result I started listening to the radio in an attempt to lie still and fall back to (fat chance) sleep. I got bored with Farming today, although it's a fine programme in its own right, and so I found the iPlayer. And what a find it was.
Under the cloak of darkness I put my earphones in and make my choice. This morning I listened to an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's classic gothic vampire tale - Carmilla.
It was wonderful and extremely atmospheric. From the echoed footfalls in the castle to the howling wind and the clattering of horses hooves it was excellent. The cast was impressive too.
David Warner (Original Omen film), Kenneth Cranham and Celia Imrie, among others, only added to the experience.
There's no way I'd fall asleep during that!
I don't know if anyone outside of the UK can listen but here's a link anyway.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016q2l5
I hope to be in a position to publish Beneath the Boards in early February.
As a result I started listening to the radio in an attempt to lie still and fall back to (fat chance) sleep. I got bored with Farming today, although it's a fine programme in its own right, and so I found the iPlayer. And what a find it was.
Under the cloak of darkness I put my earphones in and make my choice. This morning I listened to an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's classic gothic vampire tale - Carmilla.
It was wonderful and extremely atmospheric. From the echoed footfalls in the castle to the howling wind and the clattering of horses hooves it was excellent. The cast was impressive too.
David Warner (Original Omen film), Kenneth Cranham and Celia Imrie, among others, only added to the experience.
There's no way I'd fall asleep during that!
I don't know if anyone outside of the UK can listen but here's a link anyway.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016q2l5
I hope to be in a position to publish Beneath the Boards in early February.
July 27, 2014
Short Story Competition Runner Up
Fantastic news! I finished second in Michael Brookes short story competition with my entry - The Truth.
You can read it here (along with the other stories)
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
You can read it here (along with the other stories)
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
July 11, 2014
A Gathering of Ghosts is Unleashed
Good morning!
I'm delighted to announce the release of my new book, A Gathering of Ghosts. For the next week or so it will be on sale at just 99c or 77p!
It was edited by David Wailing's Storywork Editing Services and the beautiful cover was created by Michaela Margetts.
http://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Ghost...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gathering-Gho...
In the shadows of Victorian England, the ghosts are gathering. Prepare to have your blood chilled by six tales of fear and phantasmagoria…
The Silent Bell: A doctor’s invention to prevent people being accidentally buried alive backfires on him with horrific results.
The Stonegate Manor Collection: Lord Feltham’s paintings are worth a fortune, but also conceal a gruesome tragedy that has yet more lives to claim.
The Haunting of Reverend Carson: The charlatan Musgrave makes a living pretending to talk to the dead, until he discovers his new client’s demons are more than merely spiritual.
The Last Waltz: Through that miracle of technology, the Zoopraxiscope, a lonely man’s long-lost love is brought back to life before his very eyes.
The Speaking Tube: John Barker is consumed with hatred for his malicious father and torments him with voices from hell, unaware of how close to the abyss he is himself.
The Ghost Train: Alone aboard an empty train running along a dead track, Godfrey witnesses the grotesque secret that is entombed beneath Paddington Station.
Go deeper into David Haynes’s world of the macabre…
I'm delighted to announce the release of my new book, A Gathering of Ghosts. For the next week or so it will be on sale at just 99c or 77p!
It was edited by David Wailing's Storywork Editing Services and the beautiful cover was created by Michaela Margetts.
http://www.amazon.com/Gathering-Ghost...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gathering-Gho...
In the shadows of Victorian England, the ghosts are gathering. Prepare to have your blood chilled by six tales of fear and phantasmagoria…
The Silent Bell: A doctor’s invention to prevent people being accidentally buried alive backfires on him with horrific results.
The Stonegate Manor Collection: Lord Feltham’s paintings are worth a fortune, but also conceal a gruesome tragedy that has yet more lives to claim.
The Haunting of Reverend Carson: The charlatan Musgrave makes a living pretending to talk to the dead, until he discovers his new client’s demons are more than merely spiritual.
The Last Waltz: Through that miracle of technology, the Zoopraxiscope, a lonely man’s long-lost love is brought back to life before his very eyes.
The Speaking Tube: John Barker is consumed with hatred for his malicious father and torments him with voices from hell, unaware of how close to the abyss he is himself.
The Ghost Train: Alone aboard an empty train running along a dead track, Godfrey witnesses the grotesque secret that is entombed beneath Paddington Station.
Go deeper into David Haynes’s world of the macabre…
February 21, 2014
The Undertaker's Cabinet is out today!
Hi!
Today sees the release of my new book - The Undertaker's Cabinet. It's available from Amazon (other stores to follow) for just 77p or 99c.
I hope you enjoy the story!
The Undertaker's Cabinet
In the town of Littleoak, Moreton & Sons have been burying the dead for over a century… and Bobby Moreton has had enough.
When Richard Jacobs arrives and makes him an offer for the business, the offer is so good he's tempted. But there's something about Jacobs' killer smile that doesn't feel quite right. In fact it feels wrong, horribly wrong.
There may be another way to save the business… Sell the exquisite antique cabinet that's been waiting in the cellar for another chance to do what it was created for.
Bobby soon realises that's a bad thing, a very bad thing indeed...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IIT1FDG
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIT1FDG
Today sees the release of my new book - The Undertaker's Cabinet. It's available from Amazon (other stores to follow) for just 77p or 99c.
I hope you enjoy the story!
The Undertaker's Cabinet
In the town of Littleoak, Moreton & Sons have been burying the dead for over a century… and Bobby Moreton has had enough.
When Richard Jacobs arrives and makes him an offer for the business, the offer is so good he's tempted. But there's something about Jacobs' killer smile that doesn't feel quite right. In fact it feels wrong, horribly wrong.
There may be another way to save the business… Sell the exquisite antique cabinet that's been waiting in the cellar for another chance to do what it was created for.
Bobby soon realises that's a bad thing, a very bad thing indeed...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IIT1FDG
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIT1FDG
February 1, 2014
The inspiration behind The Undertaker's Cabinet
I've made a brief post about the inspiration for my upcoming release - The Undertaker's Cabinet.
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
November 29, 2013
New cover revealed
I've made a brief blog post which includes the cover for my work in progress, The Undertaker's Cabinet.
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co....
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co....
November 3, 2013
Off the Kuf released!
Today sees the release of the anthology"Off the Kuf" and with it my short story "The Silent Bell" This huge collection of stories from twenty-five writers covers the breadth of genres imaginable and has been edited by fellow author David Wailing(http://www.davidwailing.com) . I can only speak from personal experience but it was a pleasure to work with David. His edits weren't numerous but they were spot on and his suggestions only benefitted my little story. Well done David!
All proceeds will go towards maintaining the Kindle Users Forum - www.kuforum.co.uk The forum has become a very important part of my writing life and it's fair to say, the members of it have taught me everything I know about the publishing and writing process. It's a wonderful place where everyone is united over their love of books and writing. The advice I've received has been vital for my development.
So, what is The Silent Bell about? Well for those who know my writing it won't surprise you to know it's a little horror tale. At it's heart it's a traditional ghost story set in the nineteenth century based on an idea I'd had whilst researching The Macabre Collection. I hope you enjoy it!
Anyway without further ado here's the star of the show!
Off the KUF Volume 1 is an anthology of short fiction, guaranteed to appeal to readers of all genres! Whether you're a fan of mysteries, thrillers, historicals, romance, humour, literary fiction, horror or science fiction, Off the KUF will keep you entertained.
Volume 1 brings together 30 quality stories by 25 highly talented authors. Some will be well-known to fans of the indie fiction scene, while others will be new discoveries. All may become firm favourites after sampling their storytelling skills.
As well as short tales of varying lengths, this collection includes some drabbles - stories precisely 100 words long. So you can dip in and out as you wish, or consume the entire book from start to finish and be assured of an exciting degree of variety.
Volume 1 is edited by David Wailing and the contributing authors are (in alphabetical order): H.K. Abell, Andrew Barrett, Helena Hann-Basquiat, Jessica B. Bell, Nigel Bird, Michael Brookes, Anna Faversham, George Hamilton, John Gregory Hancock, Jennifer Hanning, David Haynes, Rick Haynes, Jonathan Hill, Sibel Hodge, K.M. Knight, Ken Magee, Kath Middleton, Cecilia Peartree, Lexi Revellian, Rosen Trevithick, David Wailing, Louise Warman, Lynda Wilcox, Andrew Craig Williams and Anne Wrightwell. The front cover is by Katie Stewart at Magic Owl Designs.
The Off the KUF trilogy of anthologies is brought to you by the Kindle Users Forum (KUF). All proceeds from ebook sales are used to maintain the forum. Join us at www.kuforum.co.uk.
Look out for Volume 2 in December 2013, and Volume 3 in February 2014!
It costs just £1.99/ $2.99 for over 100k of words. Bargain!!
http://authl.it/B00GDLGTCS?d
All proceeds will go towards maintaining the Kindle Users Forum - www.kuforum.co.uk The forum has become a very important part of my writing life and it's fair to say, the members of it have taught me everything I know about the publishing and writing process. It's a wonderful place where everyone is united over their love of books and writing. The advice I've received has been vital for my development.
So, what is The Silent Bell about? Well for those who know my writing it won't surprise you to know it's a little horror tale. At it's heart it's a traditional ghost story set in the nineteenth century based on an idea I'd had whilst researching The Macabre Collection. I hope you enjoy it!
Anyway without further ado here's the star of the show!
Off the KUF Volume 1 is an anthology of short fiction, guaranteed to appeal to readers of all genres! Whether you're a fan of mysteries, thrillers, historicals, romance, humour, literary fiction, horror or science fiction, Off the KUF will keep you entertained.
Volume 1 brings together 30 quality stories by 25 highly talented authors. Some will be well-known to fans of the indie fiction scene, while others will be new discoveries. All may become firm favourites after sampling their storytelling skills.
As well as short tales of varying lengths, this collection includes some drabbles - stories precisely 100 words long. So you can dip in and out as you wish, or consume the entire book from start to finish and be assured of an exciting degree of variety.
Volume 1 is edited by David Wailing and the contributing authors are (in alphabetical order): H.K. Abell, Andrew Barrett, Helena Hann-Basquiat, Jessica B. Bell, Nigel Bird, Michael Brookes, Anna Faversham, George Hamilton, John Gregory Hancock, Jennifer Hanning, David Haynes, Rick Haynes, Jonathan Hill, Sibel Hodge, K.M. Knight, Ken Magee, Kath Middleton, Cecilia Peartree, Lexi Revellian, Rosen Trevithick, David Wailing, Louise Warman, Lynda Wilcox, Andrew Craig Williams and Anne Wrightwell. The front cover is by Katie Stewart at Magic Owl Designs.
The Off the KUF trilogy of anthologies is brought to you by the Kindle Users Forum (KUF). All proceeds from ebook sales are used to maintain the forum. Join us at www.kuforum.co.uk.
Look out for Volume 2 in December 2013, and Volume 3 in February 2014!
It costs just £1.99/ $2.99 for over 100k of words. Bargain!!
http://authl.it/B00GDLGTCS?d
November 2, 2013
Mask of the Macabre 49p!
I woke up this morning to find Amazon have lowered the price of Mask of the Macabre to 49p or $0.76 to price match with someone.
If anyone fancies a bargain now's the time to grab it because I have no idea how long it'll last!
30 Goodreads ratings with an average of 4.13!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BDZYZP2
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDZYZP2
If anyone fancies a bargain now's the time to grab it because I have no idea how long it'll last!
30 Goodreads ratings with an average of 4.13!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BDZYZP2
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDZYZP2
October 27, 2013
Blog Interview and the chance to win a free book!
Fellow writer, and friend, Jonathan Hill has posted an interview with me on his blog. Some interesting questions were asked and there's a chance to win The Scream of Angels!
http://www.jhillwriter.com/2013/10/ha...
http://www.jhillwriter.com/2013/10/ha...
