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Wakey Wakey: You can’t please some people!

Ooh, I had an artistic moment when I received my latest review for Chronovisor the other day. For once, it’s nothing to do with what I’ve written. All to be … Continue reading →

Life’s Funny: Standing Order Confusion Leaves Lloyds Laughing

With Internet scams and credit card fraud rife in modern times, we tend to keep a close eye on our bank accounts. We had an alarming moment when Dave noticed … Continue reading →

I’m as amazed as the very first cinema audience!

Imagine yourself as a young Parisian in 1895, and you see an invitation to the first ever public screening of a motion picture created on the cinematograph (cinématographe) by the … Continue reading →

Blast from the Past: Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert A. Heinlein

As part of my blast-from-the-past series of old book covers I remember from childhood, here’s Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein. As is quite often the case, … Continue reading →

Indie Author Tips & Tricks: Writing Process Blog Hop

Planetary Defence Commander has asked me to participate in the Writing Process Blog Hop / Writer’s Blog Tour. [See PDC's post for the hop.] To participate, an author answers the … Continue reading →

Writing Process Blog Hop

Originally posted on Planetary Defense Command:
James Pailly of the Tomorrow News Network has asked me to participate in the Writing Process Blog Hop / Writer’s Blog Tour. [See James'…

Let’s Celebrate a Writing Legend!

Sunday 25th May 2014 is designated as Towel Day, in honour of the great Douglas Adams. With all the international days for silly things (left-handed badgers, agoraphobic pigmies, narcoleptic yuppies … Continue reading →

Life’s Funny: Invasion of the Furry Frogs

This is the time of year when I witness the transformation our otherwise boring garden into a wonder of nature. No amount of wielding a sharpened machete is going to … Continue reading →

Indie Author Tips & Tricks: Sometimes, you should give yourself a break!

Most, if not all, Indie authors don’t have the luxury of giving up work or a hectic family life to pursue their dreams. With the added pressure of being your … Continue reading →

I’ve bitten off more than I can chew!

Having spent all weekend sanding and painting our boat until it looks like it was built last week and not thirty years ago, I had intended to relax this evening. … Continue reading →