Kevin Cowdall's Blog, page 15
April 4, 2015
Get 'PAPER GODS AND IRON MEN' for only $0.99!
A reminder that 'PAPER GODS AND IRON MEN' (with the short story, 'Flanagan's Mule') is now available as a KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL for only $0.99 on AMAZON.COM until 12 am PST on Friday 10th April only!
http://www.amazon.com/…/dp/B008QNS1E0...…
http://www.amazon.com/…/dp/B008QNS1E0...…
March 26, 2015
One of the best short stories I ever read!
Another Five Star Review for 'Paper Gods and Iron Men' on Amazon (UK)!
***** One of the best short stories I ever read.
By Les
Verified Purchase This review is from: Paper Gods and Iron Men (with Flanagan's Mule) (Kindle Edition)
"Very well written - absorbing, gripping, held one in suspense from start to
finish. As with 'Flanagan's Mule' you could almost be there."
Thank you, 'Les', whoever you are!
£1.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon UK at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...…
or
$2.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/…/dp/B008QNS1E0...…
***** One of the best short stories I ever read.
By Les
Verified Purchase This review is from: Paper Gods and Iron Men (with Flanagan's Mule) (Kindle Edition)
"Very well written - absorbing, gripping, held one in suspense from start to
finish. As with 'Flanagan's Mule' you could almost be there."
Thank you, 'Les', whoever you are!
£1.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon UK at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...…
or
$2.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/…/dp/B008QNS1E0...…
January 18, 2015
I would be really grateful if you could possibly share / support this:
My mother died from cancer 22 years ago today.
To mark the anniversary I am going to donate the royalties from any sales of my Kindle book 'Paper Gods and Iron Men' over the next few months or so to a local Cancer Care Centre.
'Paper Gods and Iron Men' is available for £1.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon UK at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...…
and for $2.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/…/dp/B008QNS1E0...…
Many thanks.
To mark the anniversary I am going to donate the royalties from any sales of my Kindle book 'Paper Gods and Iron Men' over the next few months or so to a local Cancer Care Centre.
'Paper Gods and Iron Men' is available for £1.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon UK at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...…
and for $2.99 from the Kindle Store on Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com/…/dp/B008QNS1E0...…
Many thanks.
December 19, 2014
International best-selling author, Marius Gabriel ('The Original Sin', 'The Mask of Time'), gives 'Paper Gods and Iron Men' Five Stars on Amazon!
***** An epic journey of survival.
Intensely-felt and beautifully-written, "Paper Gods..." is a story of determination and grit which will make a thrilling film, along the lines of "Ice Cold In Alex."
The author plunges his readers into a world which he imagines and describes with great vividness. Poole and McBride, ordinary men pushed to the limit by war and the elements, are brilliant creations. At one level, this is a classic war story, but it is Kevin Cowdall's prose which makes it something special. The writing varies from terse and gruffly masculine to poetic.
The accompanying story, "Flanagan's Mule," makes a good companion piece, showing the author's talents in a different light.
Recommended to all who have ever imagined themselves on an epic journey of survival.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Gods-Iron...
Intensely-felt and beautifully-written, "Paper Gods..." is a story of determination and grit which will make a thrilling film, along the lines of "Ice Cold In Alex."
The author plunges his readers into a world which he imagines and describes with great vividness. Poole and McBride, ordinary men pushed to the limit by war and the elements, are brilliant creations. At one level, this is a classic war story, but it is Kevin Cowdall's prose which makes it something special. The writing varies from terse and gruffly masculine to poetic.
The accompanying story, "Flanagan's Mule," makes a good companion piece, showing the author's talents in a different light.
Recommended to all who have ever imagined themselves on an epic journey of survival.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Gods-Iron...
September 10, 2014
Ordinary people in extraordinary situations!
Read my article on how the great works of war fiction are about everyday people, not swashbuckling heroes on ENGLISHEPOCHS.BLOGSPOT.COM
English Epochs 101: Paper Gods and Iron Men: Ordinary people in extraordinary situationsenglishepochs.blogspot.com
http://englishepochs.blogspot.com/201...
Thanks to the wonderful Debbie Brown for the opportunity!
English Epochs 101: Paper Gods and Iron Men: Ordinary people in extraordinary situationsenglishepochs.blogspot.com
http://englishepochs.blogspot.com/201...
Thanks to the wonderful Debbie Brown for the opportunity!
September 4, 2014
Another Five Star Review for 'Paper Gods and Iron Men' on Amazon!
***** Well written captivating story.
"Extremely well written book. Was captivated by the author's style of writing from the very first page. His descriptive style captured the atmosphere and made me feel like I was there. I was fully engaged by the characters and cared about them and their outcome".
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Gods-Iron...
"Extremely well written book. Was captivated by the author's style of writing from the very first page. His descriptive style captured the atmosphere and made me feel like I was there. I was fully engaged by the characters and cared about them and their outcome".
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Gods-Iron...
August 31, 2014
GRAB YOURSELF A BARGAIN
'PAPER GODS AND IRON MEN' is currently being promoted on Amazon as a Kindle Countdown - Offer ends at midnight on Wednesday 3rd September.
Only 99p at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...
or $1.99 at:
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Gods-Iron...
***** Tremendous new voice
These are two wonderful stories of survival. Cowdall has an expertly controlled style and is a tremendous new voice. At times I was reminded of the early, and best, Norman Mailer.
Paul Pickering (author of 'Over the Rainbow' and 'The Leopard's Wife')
Amazon / Goodreads Reviews
Other Amazon Reviews
***** A real page-turner!
Two completely engrossing adventure stories which have you turning the page wanting to read what happens next. Strong characters and very atmospheric story-lines - really tense writing and highly recommended.
***** Tense and engrossing!
Not one, but two, tense and engrossing stories of survival and determination, which I really enjoyed and would highly recommend.
***** Fantastic read
Great novella, keeps you engaged throughout, fully developed characters that you care about and so descriptive, you feel so involved in their story.
***** Great story
Beautifully written, very atmospheric and engaging. Would recommend this for sure.
***** I was absorbed from beginning to end...a most enjoyable read.
***** Great read
Thoughtfully written and keeps you gripped as the two characters face their struggles. I've recommended it to others to read.
***** Blown away
War stories aren't usually my genre but this blew me away.
***** Great couple of stories!
I was thoroughly impressed and can't wait for his next work!
Only 99p at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paper-Gods-Ir...
or $1.99 at:
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Gods-Iron...
***** Tremendous new voice
These are two wonderful stories of survival. Cowdall has an expertly controlled style and is a tremendous new voice. At times I was reminded of the early, and best, Norman Mailer.
Paul Pickering (author of 'Over the Rainbow' and 'The Leopard's Wife')
Amazon / Goodreads Reviews
Other Amazon Reviews
***** A real page-turner!
Two completely engrossing adventure stories which have you turning the page wanting to read what happens next. Strong characters and very atmospheric story-lines - really tense writing and highly recommended.
***** Tense and engrossing!
Not one, but two, tense and engrossing stories of survival and determination, which I really enjoyed and would highly recommend.
***** Fantastic read
Great novella, keeps you engaged throughout, fully developed characters that you care about and so descriptive, you feel so involved in their story.
***** Great story
Beautifully written, very atmospheric and engaging. Would recommend this for sure.
***** I was absorbed from beginning to end...a most enjoyable read.
***** Great read
Thoughtfully written and keeps you gripped as the two characters face their struggles. I've recommended it to others to read.
***** Blown away
War stories aren't usually my genre but this blew me away.
***** Great couple of stories!
I was thoroughly impressed and can't wait for his next work!
May 18, 2014
"Paper God or Iron Man?"
I was recently interviewed by the wonderful Jane Davis, author of 'A Funeral for an Owl' and 'These Fragile Things'.
Check out the interview,'Kevin Cowdall: Paper God or Iron Man?' in full at:
http://www.jane-davis.co.uk/2014/05/0...
Check out the interview,'Kevin Cowdall: Paper God or Iron Man?' in full at:
http://www.jane-davis.co.uk/2014/05/0...
February 24, 2014
'A chat with a Liverpudlian Norman Mailer'
The pride and joy of 'the world’s most prolific Anglophile', Michigan's own Scott Lyman, The Shipping Forecast is dedicated to spotlighting up and coming and established British artists.
Check out 'A chat with a Liverpudlian Norman Mailer' (that's me!) at:
http://underanenglishsky.wordpress.co...
Check out 'A chat with a Liverpudlian Norman Mailer' (that's me!) at:
http://underanenglishsky.wordpress.co...
November 2, 2013
Another Five Star Review for 'Paper Gods and Iron Men' on Amazon!
***** A real page turner!
"Two completely engrossing adventure stories which have you turning the page wanting to read what happens next. Strong characters and very atmospheric storylines - really tense writing and highly recommended!"
"Two completely engrossing adventure stories which have you turning the page wanting to read what happens next. Strong characters and very atmospheric storylines - really tense writing and highly recommended!"
