As with every year there is much to learn, even if it’s I have a tendency to keep repeating my mistakes. Anyway, here’s a few of the random ramblings I’ve picked up from 2019: 1. […]
One writer’s random learnings from 2019
Tag: fantasy
Those pre-launch jitters – what to do?
My last book, Inspector Kirby and Harold Longcoat – A Northumbrian Mystery went down well with those who read it. There just weren’t enough of those readers. A familiar story to many out there I’m […]
The appeal of magic in writing
I’ve read science fiction from an early age and always been enthralled by its possibilities. Even if man can’t visit the stars in person just yet (someday I’m sure we will) we can go there […]
Indie authors – is writing that series the key?
Like most indie-authors I’m looking for the “secret of sales”. How do I get the word out, how do I attract those followers I need. And yes I know it’s not all about selling, at […]
Who and what has influenced me as a writer?
I was asked what influenced me as writer recently. At first I thought it was an easy thing to answer. I’ve said before that Arthur C Clarke’s Childhood’s End is what got me hooked on […]