Well, here we are - three-quarters through the year, and what a bloody year! I'd rather not dwell on the lockdown and barrage of shitty news so now I've acknowledged it, all I'll say is I hope the worst is behind us. My aim this year was to release three books. Headcase came out in March and I've just released A Page in Your Diary. Two down, one to go. So, before I make a start on that … [Read more...]
One Step Back, One Step Forward
As my writing career has developed, I've got into the habit of pausing halfway through each project and taking stock. As part of that process, I download what I've written to my Kindle and read it back as if I'd just bought it on Amazon - it's a different experience from reading it as I write it. Yesterday, I downloaded the 48,000 words of a half-finished tenth novel and began reading it ... … [Read more...]
My Latest Radio Interview, With Roy Allaway
Bravely battling an acute case of man-flu, I recently visited the Radio Woking studios to join Roy Alloway for the launch of his new 'Happy Hour' show. During the show, we were joined by Blobbie Williams - the world's biggest Robbie Williams tribute act. I'm reliably informed Mr Williams will soon be appearing on our TV screens, although I'm sworn to secrecy on which show. You'll all find out … [Read more...]
Clement Audiobooks – An Update on the Situation
A number of people have contacted me to ask when Wrong'un will be released on audiobook. I'm now in a position to confirm the situation, and unfortunately the short-term news isn't positive. The rights to first audiobook, Who Sent Clement?, are owned by the publishing company WF Howes. Since it's launch, the sales have been steady but unspectacular, with less than a hundred units sold. … [Read more...]
Meeting Mungo Thunk, and What’s Next?
I should start this post with an apology. What started out as a fairly lightweight novel, which I intended to complete within four months and cap at ninety thousand words, ended up taking six months and landed at over a hundred and twenty thousand words. Nevertheless, the early feedback on 'Meeting Mungo Thunk' has been, much to my relief, hugely positive and I hope it proves worth the wait … [Read more...]
Wey Valley Radio Interview with Mel Montagnon
Despite having to leave home at the ungodly hour of 10.30am (well, ungodly for me), I spent last Sunday morning being interviewed by the lovely Mel Montagnon on Wey Valley Radio. The abridged interview, which is just over thirty minutes long, can be heard below. Because of rights issues, the music tracks have been cut to a few seconds so you get to hear more of my dulcet tones. You can follow … [Read more...]
From Pub to Published: My First Year as an Author
I think it was late February before my hangover cleared, and prompted by several enquiries as to how the book was coming along, I finally got down to the job of actually writing it, or at least starting it. Fuelled by a half-decent idea, gallons of coffee, and breathtaking naivety, I then spent the next five months writing the first draft of The '86 Fix. Another month of editing and revisions … [Read more...]
