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April 30, 2015
Just Enjoy The World Around You!
Originally posted on A Little Daydreamer:
Dear Awesome Reader,
This evening, I took Indie for a walk and it was so lovely; the sun was shining, the birds were singing, Indie was smiling. I was so relaxed and I felt, happy.
I feel like there is so much pressure put on teenagers currently and I think it’s so important to, every now and then, take yourself away the stress of school and just enjoy the world around you.
Exams are can be important, but what’s more important is to enjoy and app...
Blogs that Help Promote Writers
Publicity Tip #83~Chris has featured me several times on his site for which I am extremely grateful. If you haven’t checked out his blog then I recommend you do so. Kevin
Originally posted on Depending on how long you’ve been in the book/author publicity game you will either have a good sized list of helpful publicity sites (that don’t cost an arm and a leg) or a very small one. Regardless of the length of your current list one of the best blogs I’ve discovered onl...
April 29, 2015
Stop Press! Blind Man Becomes The World’s First Visually Impaired Roofer!
In life it is advisable to have more than one string to one’s bow. Bearing this excellent advice in mind I am delighted to announce (trumpets sound) the launch of a new company – abacusroofing.com! Looking down on the world from a great height will, no doubt get the little grey cells working overtime and enhance my capacity to produce literary works of outstanding quality.
How did I determine to become a roofer? Is not roofing somewhat dangerous for a registered blind person such as myself? T...
April 27, 2015
Writing “Home Squeak Home” A Guest Post By Author Victoria Zigler
Many thanks to Victoria (Tori) Zigler for the below guest post. Tori’s latest book, Home Squeak Home comes out tomorrow (Wednesday 29 April 2015).
My book “Home Squeak Home” was inspired by two things: our gerbils, and some of my own books.
The “Kero’s World” series is a series of seven books that are semi-fictionalized accounts of the events in the life of my beloved Westie, who we lost in August 2014. They show his take on the events of his life: his walks, a vet trip, a couple of the bi...
A Snippet Of Conversation
Have you ever overheard a conversation about yourself, failed to speak up and, later wished that you had done so?
Some time ago I was strolling along with my guide dog when I overheard an elderly lady remark to her companion,
“He’s blind”.
In retrospect I should have come back with the quick fire response,
“But he’s not deaf”.
I did, however hold my tongue. There is, as is said in the north of England, “nowt so queer as folk” and the above snippet of conversation acts as living proof of this...
April 26, 2015
The Seeker
He sought for love, deluding himself passion could be bought.
Alack, Too late, he learned the damage he had wrought.
Stopping Off
Bending, I trace the weathered stone resting peacefully in the grass. Being blind I know not who slumbers below, but hope they sleep well.
Birds sing. My dog investigates the plants growing in and around the grave, his warm head finds my hand, looking for an answer, “why have we stopped so close to home?” he seems to ask.
Turning, I run my hands over the rough bark of a huge tree. I notice a split in the midst of this mighty oak. Slowly the tree is dying. It won’t go soon unless storm uproots...
April 25, 2015
An Ode to Trigger
A humorous poem, penned by a former colleague, regarding my angelic four-legged friend, Trigger.
Originally posted on newauthoronline:
The below humorous poem was penned by one of my former colleagues and relates to the antics of my guide dog Trigger who can be seen in the below photograph:
There was a young guide dog named Trigger,
Who pursued people’s lunches with vigour,
Whether cold food or hot,
He’d go after the lot,
And caused many a smirk and a snigger.
A 5 Star Review Of “Dalliance; A Collection Of Poetry And Prose”
I was delighted to receive the following 5 star review of my book, “Dalliance; A Collection Of Poetry And Prose”:
“Each page has a short, often poignant, poem, prose or story that seem to reach inside and grasp the heart”. (For the review please visit http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R301LNR40266YO/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00QQVJC7E).
Thank you to the reviewer, Chris Graham for the above review. To download “Dalliance” please visit http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dalliance-collection-poetry-pro...
Secret Diary Of PorterGirl
I recently came across The Secret Diary of PorterGirl, (https://portergirl.wordpress.com/), which relates the fictional adventures of Deputy Head Porter. PorterGirl is comfortably ensconced in her position at Old College where she spends her time engaging in various escapades. The blog is humorous and well written. I recommend checking it out.
Kevin
