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REASONS TO BE VICIOUS – PART ONE

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

My current work in progress is no longer current. It sits in a deep vault on the hard drive and I’ve bolted the door, for now. It had taken me around two years to write, so the decision was hard. … Continue reading →

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I KNOW YOU’RE A WRITER, BUT HAVE YOU GOT AN ELEPHANT?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

In mid-nineteenth century Britain the Theatre was changing. Theatre audiences were demanding entertaining acts and Shakespeare was no longer classed as entertaining by the hoi pilloi. So, classically trained actors had the choice of either working to diminishing audiences or … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER BIG THANK YOU!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

A lot of people downloaded NORTHMAN in my recent free promotion on Amazon KDP Select. I can’t tell you how many because – I was surprised to learn – I would break my contract with Amazon if I were to … Continue reading →

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THE CASE OF THE MISSING NOVEL

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

“So, where’s this novel, then?” It was a question. Although the enveloping twittermist that has recently befogged my brain was  a pea souper, I recognised it as a question. Good so far. Usually, only a glass of Islay single malt invites such clarity. I … Continue reading →

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