I don’t usually say anything on high-profile or emotive topics doing the rounds on the internet. I stay out of the discussion on purpose. All too often I have seen a wave of anger swell up on Twitter and there be repercussions. Actions taken by people in power because they believe Twitter is the voice […]
How To Join In With The New Online Crime Book Club
Yesterday I posted about the new online crime fiction book club I was starting up. In that post there was a link to the tab at the top of the page with the details on how the club would technically function. I have had a lot of interest in the book club on Twitter but […]
Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Booked!
On Sunday I booked my tickets to the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival! I have been waiting since last years, in July, to do this, so I’m thrilled. If you’re planning on going though, you need to think about getting your tickets, because some are sold out already. The festival is growing every year and I […]
Commander Chris Hadfield Returns To Earth After Tweeting From Space For 5 Months
If you follow me on Twitter you will know that I have a real interest in science, specifically Earth, Space and Genetics based sciences. I love the world around us and how life exists. It fascinates me. Before I started writing Shallow Waters I was studying Geosciences with the Open University but decided to take […]
Pursuing A Writing Career Feels Like I’m Having The Soul Sucked Out Of Me
I’m writing this post Friday night, before scheduling it to go live Saturday morning. It’s more about how I’m feeling than usual posts. And this evening I’m feeling it more than usual. Just one of those nights. I could lose blog readers. Do you know what though? That is fair enough. Our lives are hectic […]
Marketing Your Book? – What Not to Do
Marketing. A bit of an ugly word to some. According to Dictionary.com – the total of activities involved in the transfer of goods from the producer or seller to the consumer or buyer, including advertising, shipping, storing, and selling. But, what if you’ve written a novel, short story, poem, screenplay or anything else and you want someone to see and read it? Unfortunately the days are gone where you can simply write, publish and expect readers to find your work […]
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