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Nicky P. Gardiner

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Nicky P Gardiner is the Author of the 'Deadly Shades' series following his ghostly characters and their ongoing conflicts with each other in the afterlife. Book 1 'The Showman And The Shade' received glowing reviews from local newspapers where Nicky Resides in Essex.

Book 2 'Shades Of Vengeance' is newly released and follows on directly from the tale within 'The Showman And The Shade' although both are written as stand alone stories with a satisfying conclusion.

Nicky has a keen interest in history as well as anything that offers him a degree of escapism.

Nicky has set up a Facebook page and welcomes anyone who wishes to talk about the book, or wants to ask him a question regarding the novel. It is also a good way to find out about his up-c ...more

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What inspires your desire to write? How do you psyche yourself up for writing big scenes?

Nicky P. Gardiner Hi Roy,
I have always wanted to write, I think maybe I have an over-active imagination. When I think of childhood memories, my brother can recall exac…moreHi Roy,
I have always wanted to write, I think maybe I have an over-active imagination. When I think of childhood memories, my brother can recall exactly where we were and what we were doing, whereas I remember running about pretending I was killing monsters or some such - the actual facts elude me!
I have always written, but it was only following recuperating from a bad illness that I was given the time (albeit in the worst possible way) to actually write something from beginning to end.
I spend a lot of my time playing my story (the one I am currently writing) over in my head. Reworking it, thinking of individuals' different motives, scrapping whole scenes and reworking them again before even sitting down to write.
Then I pull up the chair, get the laptop, sit facing out of my apartment (so I have a view, of sorts) with a drink and some nibbles by my side so that I can commit to writing the scene.
That's the only way I psyche myself up. Once I start writing, I find it hard to stop. But there are times where it's hard to stay motivated to write as I spend a lot of time procrastinating (or 'thinking things through'!)...
Thank you for your question and hope you are enjoying the book so far!
Book 2 is nearly ready for release ('Shades of Vengeance') - just going through final edits and cover design.(less)

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Nicky P. Gardiner Han Solo and Princess Leia of course. Slightly ruined now that we know it didn't work out in the long run. But for me especially during Empire Strikes…moreHan Solo and Princess Leia of course. Slightly ruined now that we know it didn't work out in the long run. But for me especially during Empire Strikes back there was a park there, which it turns out is probably because the actors who played them were involved. Now I know they originated in film, but I like many read the novels surrounding the movies, including what is now no longer canon. At least in that version they stayed together. :-) (less)

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Average rating: 4.77 · 13 ratings · 11 reviews · 2 distinct works

	The Showman And The Shade 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shades Of Vengeance (Deadly shades book 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I have entered a contest on Inkitt and would like to ask you to help me by downloading a FREE copy of The Showman And The Shade from the Inkitt website (story is available to read on their website or via their app).

The link to it is here: FREE Book

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The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History

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“the political and symbolic significance of retaining a captured ship’s name were powerful, as was the sailors’ belief that to change the name of a ship was unlucky. British sailors were unable or unwilling to pronounce Téméraire properly, and so she became to them Timmera.”
― Sam Willis, The Fighting Temeraire: The Battle of Trafalgar and the Ship that Inspired J.M.W. Turner's Most Beloved Painting

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