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July 29, 2015
What will future generations make of us?
As a science fiction writer I am of course imagining what life will be like in the future, the technology and the worlds we humans will inhabit. However, I’m also intrigued by what our societies will look like. If we get to the stage where we inhabit many worlds and have the space to spread … Continue Reading →
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July 21, 2015
Information technology – who’s in charge?
Now I’m of an age where I can remember setting out on a car journey with just a map and a good idea of how to get there. No satnav, no mobile phone and in the car a radio with a cassette player (yes I did say cassette player). Did I survive? yes. Did I … Continue Reading →
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July 14, 2015
What is the right price for a Kindle book?
This question was brought into focus for me recently. I meet with a group of friends (20 -25 of us) once a month over a meal and a few glasses of wine. And of course one of the things I get asked is ‘how’s the writing, sold another book yet?’ cue good natured banter. I … Continue Reading →
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July 8, 2015
New book – launch plan, well almost.
If you follow my blog you might be aware that I have a new book coming out soon ‘Bleak’, a story of a manipulent (shapeshifter). My son has promised me the cover design soon and I’m trying to put together a launch plan. With my first two I launched them on Kindle tweeted and waited, … Continue Reading →
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July 1, 2015
Stuck? Writing something, anything, helps.
Over the last few weeks at the writing group I attend there has been some discussion on how those of us who are writing novels go about it, meticulous planning vs. just start and see where it takes you and everything in between. For someone writing historical fiction once they have the idea then detailed … Continue Reading →
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June 24, 2015
The natural world – be amazed.
Every year I go away for a weekend with a group of guys on a barge weekend. That basically amounts to sixteen or so blokes on the canals in narrow boats for three days. And yes there is some drinking involved, but less than you might think as none of us are as young as … Continue Reading →
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June 17, 2015
Fortitude – a lesson from the canal builders
At the weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to spend a few days on a narrow boat belonging to friends. Despite the weather’s attempts to put a damper on things a great time was had by all. As we were chugging along you have lots of time to think and being on the … Continue Reading →
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June 10, 2015
Gardening, yes gardening, can be good for writers
Living in the UK I think I’m lucky to have the benefit of such notably different seasons. And yes, I admit when it comes to the end of February I can feel a bit miserable with the British climate. But even then I know (without whishing the year away) in a few months that will … Continue Reading →
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June 3, 2015
The universe – 15 mind boggling facts
I have a dictionary that I was given at Christmas when I was eleven and in my first year at secondary school. On the blank opening page I wrote my name and address. After the obvious local part I wrote; England, Great Britain, Europe, The World, The Solar System, The Milky Way, The Universe. It … Continue Reading →
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May 26, 2015
Writers – lots in my summary blog
While I’m spending a week in the sun I thought I’d bring together some of my writing blogs. So please dip in, I’m sure you’ll find something useful, encouraging or entertaining. 1) Two recent blogs extolled the virtues of photographs for the writer, both the act of taking a photograph and the benefits of having … Continue Reading →
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