A Word of Thanks
On 1stMarch, my first comic novel, Unreliable Histories, reached the top of the charts on Authonomy - a site on which independent authors review one another's works. It's a large and thriving community, and each month's 'top five ' books go on to be reviewed on the Harper Collins Editor's Desk.
It would be fair -though something of an understatement - to say I was pleased. However, there now follows a nervous wait for a publishing editor's professional review.
Getting to 'the desk' was by no means the result of a solo effort. Scores of writers provided invaluable help and support and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank them. Their feedback has enabled me to address flaws that I would never have seen, had I been left to my own devices. As a result of their scrutiny and suggestions, I have edited, clarified and re-written, and I'm sure the finished draft is a far superior work as a result.
Many individual writers have helped and I have thanked some of them personally, but I wanted to say a public thank you to Rob Wingfield, for suggesting I join the site in the first place and to the members of the Comedy Literature Only Group(CLOG). A finer and more supportive group of people you will never find.
Another CLOG member who is drawing excitingly close to the Editor's Desk is the talented and generous-hearted Alastair Miles. If you enjoy truly 'creative' writing and individuality, you could do a lot worse than to sign up on Authonomy and read his metaphysical comedy 'Going Afterlife.'
You don't have to be a writer to join Authonomy, incidentally. There are lots of people there who just enjoy reading and commenting on indie works, so feel free to jump in and browse. And whilst you're there, here are a few other novels that are well worth a look. (Unless otherwise shown, all works may be previewed on Authonomy.com.)
Aaron Gray and the Dragon WarBad BusinessDandruffHits the Turtleneck (complete; on Amazon)Elves and SuchEnd Time GentlemenEscapeFather McGargles(complete; on Amazon)God's CaptainLast Action ZeroMidge Fly and the End of the WorldMirrorsmithSaltusShow and TellSlow PoisonSoul HostsSummer of Forbidden LoveTeatime for the DeadThat Scoundrel Emile DuboisThe Book In The BottleThe Cotton SmileThe Exit ManThe Flatpack ObserverThe Legend Of GilangellyThe Origin Of Writing In The Footprints Of BirdsThe Private Rage of GeorgeThe SnobgoblinThe Suicide FaerieTall(er) Tales: The Legend of P.P. PirateThe Transition of Johnny SwiftThe Worst Man on MarsThese IthacasThis Iron Race: Acts of the Servant White Matter
These are just a few examples and, of course, I've only read a fraction of all the works on offer. The site really is something of a treasure trove. Why not have a look and treat yourself?
It would be fair -though something of an understatement - to say I was pleased. However, there now follows a nervous wait for a publishing editor's professional review.
Getting to 'the desk' was by no means the result of a solo effort. Scores of writers provided invaluable help and support and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank them. Their feedback has enabled me to address flaws that I would never have seen, had I been left to my own devices. As a result of their scrutiny and suggestions, I have edited, clarified and re-written, and I'm sure the finished draft is a far superior work as a result.
Many individual writers have helped and I have thanked some of them personally, but I wanted to say a public thank you to Rob Wingfield, for suggesting I join the site in the first place and to the members of the Comedy Literature Only Group(CLOG). A finer and more supportive group of people you will never find.
Another CLOG member who is drawing excitingly close to the Editor's Desk is the talented and generous-hearted Alastair Miles. If you enjoy truly 'creative' writing and individuality, you could do a lot worse than to sign up on Authonomy and read his metaphysical comedy 'Going Afterlife.'
You don't have to be a writer to join Authonomy, incidentally. There are lots of people there who just enjoy reading and commenting on indie works, so feel free to jump in and browse. And whilst you're there, here are a few other novels that are well worth a look. (Unless otherwise shown, all works may be previewed on Authonomy.com.)
Aaron Gray and the Dragon WarBad BusinessDandruffHits the Turtleneck (complete; on Amazon)Elves and SuchEnd Time GentlemenEscapeFather McGargles(complete; on Amazon)God's CaptainLast Action ZeroMidge Fly and the End of the WorldMirrorsmithSaltusShow and TellSlow PoisonSoul HostsSummer of Forbidden LoveTeatime for the DeadThat Scoundrel Emile DuboisThe Book In The BottleThe Cotton SmileThe Exit ManThe Flatpack ObserverThe Legend Of GilangellyThe Origin Of Writing In The Footprints Of BirdsThe Private Rage of GeorgeThe SnobgoblinThe Suicide FaerieTall(er) Tales: The Legend of P.P. PirateThe Transition of Johnny SwiftThe Worst Man on MarsThese IthacasThis Iron Race: Acts of the Servant White Matter
These are just a few examples and, of course, I've only read a fraction of all the works on offer. The site really is something of a treasure trove. Why not have a look and treat yourself?
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