Philip Whiteland - the man behind Josiah and Archibald (which makes it sound like we're in a queue!) Showing 1,401-1,450 of 3,307

[Philip]

David wrote: "Great review, Philip. Well done!"

Thanks David. It does rather cheer up a miserable Monday, doesn't it?

[David]

Makes it worthwhile!

[Philip]

I'm particularly pleased because Steady Past Your Granny's has been hit by some negative reviews, some of which were justified because the original file had obviously become corrupted at some point in the publishing process, causing font irregularities. Now that I've addressed this, and taken the opportunity to update the formatting and add some pictures, I'm hopeful that the overall star rating might improve.

[David]

I'm sure it will. You can't please everyone but sorting those irritants out gives you more confidence in the book!

[Philip]

I've been interviewed!

http://www.jcarmensmith.com/2013/03/a...

[Philip]

It's tucked away in a comment to a review, unfortunately, but it's definitely there ;-)

"I liked it very much, lighthearted ,funny ,good story ,just what's needed in this busy,busy life ."

Find out what it's all about for just 99p/99c until Sunday -

[Philip]

Something for the weekend, sir?

[Philip]

I can still hear you, you know. Above all of those little voices in my head, I can still hear you ;-)

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So what are we all saying then?

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "So what are we all saying then?"

Can't say, it's a secret!

[Philip]

Sold a copy of Jambalaya in Germany! Wonders will never cease :-)

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Have you tried selling it to the Eskimoes yet?

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "Have you tried selling it to the Eskimoes yet?"

No, but I've got some arabs interested in a consignment of sand ;-)

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You could throw a copy of the book in free with every dune.

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "You could throw a copy of the book in free with every dune."

Ah yes, it will soon be a case of 'dune is busting out all over'

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Its hard to pack a dune neatly, I'll admit.

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "Its hard to pack a dune neatly, I'll admit."

Frank Herbert might disagree!

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He didn't pack them, he just wrote about them.

[Philip]

You wouldn't think you could get a novel out of a pile of sand, would you? Mind you, according to some, Jambalaya stems from something far less wholesome ;-)

[Philip]

Just passing through, don't mind me ;-)

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Passing through what?

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "Passing through what?"

Don't ask! Oh sorry, you did.

[Philip]

Here's a few seasonal ramblings to mull over:

http://philwhiteland.blogspot.co.uk/2...

[Philip]

Philip wrote: "Here's a few seasonal ramblings to mull over:

http://philwhiteland.blogspot.co.uk/2..."

This is the sort of thing that could get me in trouble with the Provisional wing of the Salvation Army ;-)

[David]

I enjoyed that Philip! Some very funny moments, and some resonating ones too, particularly this :

Then there's Easter Cards. I had never even heard of these until I met my wife.

Haha! Had a good chuckle at that. We spoke about that last night!

[Philip]

David wrote: "I enjoyed that Philip! Some very funny moments, and some resonating ones too, particularly this :

Then there's Easter Cards. I had never even heard of these until I met my wife.

Haha! Had a goo..."

Thanks David, glad it's not just me!

[Philip]

Mind your head! This month's Derby Telegraph article:

http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Hea...

[Philip]

Philip wrote: "Mind your head! This month's Derby Telegraph article:

http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Hea..."

You'll find this explains a lot ;-)

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What kind of chair?

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "What kind of chair?"

Wooden school chair for the seating of students. You may recall they tended toward the solid in the 1950s/1960s.

[Philip]

Tales from the garden:

http://philwhiteland.blogspot.co.uk/2...

[Philip]

What about this then!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R26Q3Q...

[David]

That's a cracker! Well done, Philip

[Philip]

David wrote: "That's a cracker! Well done, Philip"

Thanks David. I'm particularly pleased because, to say this has been languishing would be an understatement ;-)

[Philip]

I've decided that April will be Jambalaya month. To start with, I've reduced the price to 99p/99c for the rest of the month (to celebrate the 5 star review, see above) but there's more to come.

[Philip]

A further report from the gardening front:

http://philwhiteland.blogspot.co.uk/2...

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is that kind of like the Popular Front. Or more like a warm front...

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "is that kind of like the Popular Front. Or more like a warm front..."

I haven't had a warm front for weeks ;-)

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You need to stand in front of the fire.

[Philip]

I think I must attract them in some way ;-)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2MVCB...

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She should have bought a Dr Who book then!

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "She should have bought a Dr Who book then!"

I was just regretting not having replaced the dilithium crystals in my time machine.

[Philip]

I know, I know, I should be ashamed of myself!

http://philwhiteland.blogspot.co.uk/2...

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Are you?

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "Are you?"

Ish!

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Bless you! Here - have a tissue.

[Philip]

I'm going to do some thumbnail sketches of the various characters in over the next few weeks, accompanied by Emma's excellent drawings, such as this one of Judge Garden http://pinterest.com/pin/255157135110...

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Does that mean you will draw them on your thumbnail?

[Philip]

Gingerlily (or Cyberlily..) wrote: "Does that mean you will draw them on your thumbnail?"

Yes, I accept that it's going to restrict the audience somewhat but it is convenient and handy (sorry)

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Just stay away from DIY while this is running.