Another year has come and gone, which will always happen if you wait (and live) long enough.
I’m writing this on the 2nd January 2019, the first day back in the office after 11 days off, so that’s depressing.… Read the rest
When I sat down and first had a crack at this blog several weeks ago, I began with the following paragraph:
[Sandwiched between a clutch of Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett and the Demonata series by Darren Shan (coming next) I read what might be described as three other books.]
This would have been a good beginning, if it was true, which it isn’t.… Read the rest
It’s Monday.
Isn’t it always?
Well, no, I suppose not. Yesterday, for example, was Sunday. Get a few of those now and then.
I planned to write this blog on that Sunday.… Read the rest
The funny thing about stress is I’m feeling it.
Maybe you’ve experienced it — the swollen pulsing ball that sits in the pit of your stomach sending waves of discomfort to your throat.… Read the rest
I’m an indie author – so naturally, when I see an author such as Christopher Shevlin who has done well from his writing it makes me swell with pride that my fellow professional has –
No wait, I remember.… Read the rest
A long time ago, in this galaxy, I spent a review looking at my Man vs Bookshelf stats over the first 100 days.
Well, 102 days, to be exact and, at the time, I thought, I should do this again when I get to a year.… Read the rest
Hi guys. Been a long time right?
Okay, well, no, not for you. As far as my screaming, ever excited fans are concerned, my last blog came out three days ago.… Read the rest
You’ve probably heard of Steve Jobs.
You know the one. Co-founder of Apple one of the largest and most successful technology companies in the world. Creator of the iMac, iPhone, iPad and iTonya.… Read the rest
Must we talk about another book on writing?
I love this challenge, but sometimes it does feel like I’ve made a rod for my own back, when I’m staring at yet another book it’s going to be almost impossible to review.… Read the rest
Last week I spent a lot of time talking about one of my favourite TV shows, and because I think originality is overrated (or I forgot to plan or something), I’m going to do the same this week.… Read the rest