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April 4, 2014

Life’s Funny: Everyone’s a Fruit & Nut-Case

After two glasses of wine on a Friday night, I could be described as ‘a little bit tipsy’. Certainly, I’m in no fit state for intellectual comment. Then, horror of … Continue reading →
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Published on April 04, 2014 16:55

April 2, 2014

Book Review: Echoes by Therin Knite

Echoes by Therin Knite My rating: 5 of 5 stars They say rule number one for novel writing is hook your reader in the first few paragraphs. Well, Therin certainly … Continue reading →
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Published on April 02, 2014 16:55

April 1, 2014

Wakey Wakey: Feeling a bit green with envy!

You know when you’re minding your own business, reading another Indie Author book, and you’re not expecting perfection, but hoping for a good read? Then you find yourself enjoying it … Continue reading →
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Published on April 01, 2014 16:55

March 29, 2014

Life’s Funny: My six-day yoga intensive was certainly that!

I mentioned the other day that I was quite relaxed waiting for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards first round announcements. I may have been like Schrödinger’s cat, but it was … Continue reading →
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Published on March 29, 2014 16:55

March 28, 2014

Wakey Wakey: The only spirit I have a grip on is my pre-dinner G&T!

When someone mentions spirituality, I immediately think of my favourite pre-dinner tipple, rather than anything divine. In case you were wondering, this is a Gin and Tonic (ideally Bombay Sapphire … Continue reading →
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Published on March 28, 2014 16:55

March 26, 2014

Happy birthday Chronovisor!

It doesn’t seem possible that I published Chronovisor on Amazon Kindle a year ago this week. In that time, I’ve sold a few – not sure exactly, but less that … Continue reading →
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Published on March 26, 2014 16:55

March 25, 2014

Wakey Wakey: This is all about meeeeeeeeeeee!

Well, there comes a time in an Indie Author’s life when they can revel in the joy of talking about themselves without too much complaint from long-suffering spouses and friends. … Continue reading →
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Published on March 25, 2014 16:55

March 22, 2014

Science Fact or Science Fiction: Quantum Levitation

Here’s another seriously cool – pun intended – science fact or science fiction update. Apparently quantum levitation is real and not some Victorian parlour trick. A simple explanation and educational … Continue reading →
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Published on March 22, 2014 16:55

March 21, 2014

Wakey Wakey: Science is way cool

Sometimes, science can be way cooler than science-fiction. Tomorrow, we’ll see some science boffin working on his levitation magic tricks!Filed under: Science Tagged: indie author, indie writing, sci-fi, Science, science … Continue reading →
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Published on March 21, 2014 16:55

March 18, 2014

Waiting for the ABNA announcement feels like being Schrödinger’s cat!

I’m writing today’s blog text on my trusty iPad in my favourite local coffee shop. The shortlist for the first round of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards 2014 should be … Continue reading →
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Published on March 18, 2014 11:45