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Hitting the promotional trail

Getting to say the word “testicles” on live radio has been the highlight of my promotional activities so far. Here’s how a self-confessed quiet author has stepped up to put himself out there recently…   Radio Gaga I’m sitting in … Continue reading

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What a start!

THANKS!! And now for the inside story… After such a barnstorming start to the crowdfunding campaign to my novel 26 Miles to the Moon, I simply have to start with saying thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered, everyone who has … Continue reading

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Clear for take-off

It’s almost here…the chance for YOU to be a hero, to get YOUR name in print and to help my publishing dream come true. But a first, a reminder of the basics… What’s this crowdthingymajig again? You mean crowdfunding. Yes, … Continue reading

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On the March again

I’m married! I’m going to be a dad! I’m going to be a published author! Ok, so only two of those three are definitely true, but which ones? If you know me well (or at least a Facebook friend) then you’ll … Continue reading

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Statement of intent

Shut the hell up, you inconsiderate *******s!!!   I’m struggling with this blog entry. I’m sitting on the train as it rolls into Kings Cross on my way to work and I’ve already restarted it several times. I feel like … Continue reading

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Dreams, doubts and dodgy metaphors

I’ve had a million pound book deal, a best-seller in fifty countries, three-hour book signing session in China, TV interviews, attended the Disney film premier at Cineworld and had an offer from Richard Branson to go into space. Ok, so … Continue reading

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Try

I’ve done it. Two years on from the first line being typed, I’ve finally submitted 26 Miles to the Moon to agents. Let the waiting begin… If you’ve been following this blog, you’ve probably wondered what I’ve been up to … Continue reading

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Past ambitions

When I was 15, for some reason I decided to write down my ambitions in life. They ended up being a mixed bag, which you can now see in the photo below, taken from the original orange school exercise book … Continue reading

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What’s your dream?

Nadal. Hamilton. Robson. All of these sportspersons have one thing in common: they all realised one of their dreams this weekend. Raphael Nadal first. Have you ever seem someone battle so hard for their dream, against the best of the … Continue reading

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