C.C. Humphreys's Blog, page 9

Actor and Writer – My life as both

Since JACK ABSOLUTE relauched in the States last week, he has been bothering my mind. To the extent that I left my desk and the Great Plague and I searched my bookshelves for the script I used when I played … Continue reading →

Rebel’s early release: Shock on ferry!

A friend arrived for the weekend. ‘Look what I saw on the ferry,’ he said. And showed me this photo: I don’t really mind that it’s out three weeks before its meant to be. I mean, look at the positioning. … Continue reading →

Second Draft – My Favourite Part?

There is something special about the second draft. As those who read my previous post about not outlining till I finish the first draft – (What madness is this?) – will remember, I let my characters have their heads in … Continue reading →

The Return of a Novel

Does this ever get tired? Never! A new publisher: the ever wonderful Sourcebooks. A new snazzy cover (still a picture of me, different angle!). Yes, it’s true… JACK ABSOLUTE RETURNS TO AMERICA! (And I’ll be ‘with him’, going to various … Continue reading →

Outline after First Draft? What madness is this?

It’s true! I don’t do an outline until I’ve finished my first draft. Here’s the photographic evidence, taken in my hut not two hours since. And the reason? I have become quite good at this part of writing, at least: … Continue reading →

Terror of Number 13

Really, I have to get over this. And truly I wasn’t frightened… until the moment when I actually wrote ‘The End’ on the first draft today. Then suddenly the number 13 began to concern me. Why 13? Is it the … Continue reading →

Author Buys Sword – Hurrah!

I am so excited! I was like a kid in the proverbial candy store, cruising the great website of Darkwood Armory Because I’d decided that I was going to treat myself to a true fighting sword – an English Basket … Continue reading →

Swords and Words – ‘Rebel’ launches in Vancouver

OMG, I have unleashed a monster! This is what comes of having a few beers with an old friend – Christopher Gaze -  who also happens to be Artistic Director of one of North America’s top open air Shakespeare Festivals. … Continue reading →

Old Dog, New Tricks.

Doodled Books, an enterprising outfit in the UK have come up with a different approach to selling first editions. They ship copies to the author and have them sign, date, give a quote and… doodle! Now one of the reasons … Continue reading →

Shakespeare’s Head

He’s been on my mind a bit lately what with the new novel, Shakespeare’s Rebel, appearing on a very few booksellers shelves in England. How did I dare to put words in William’s mouth? Easy – he’s been putting words … Continue reading →