Steady Sales of Dust and Shadows Continue
#DustandShadows, Book 2 of my Invisible College Trilogy, still in a respectable position in Amazon rankings
Cremation Ceremony for a Balinese Prince
I arrived in Ubud, Bali, on Sunday 8th May having learnt that a public cremation procession and ceremony was taking place for a royal prince, Cokorda Putra Widura, who had recently died young from an asthma attack. Preparations had been under way for several days; the procession was scheduled to depart from the Royal Palace […]
May 2016: Fox Cubs, Little Baddow
I took a break from writing to walk in the late afternoon sunshine. I am fortunate to live in a small village surrounded by countryside, including a large expanse of National Trust woodland. After leaving the minor road to take the lane into the woods, I noticed the young fox, above, about twenty metres away, […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Stocked by Red Lion Books, Colchester
Good to see my books 'They Do Things Differently Here' and 'Dust and Shadows' in stock at the excellent Red Lion Books, Colchester. In good company too!
The Invisible College Trilogy: Sales Rankings
In common with most authors, I am obsessed with indications of sales figures of my books, not for the royalties, but as confirmation that they are gaining a greater audience. I have quickly learnt that selling books is like selling any other commodity: if no-one is aware your product exists, then no-one is going to buy […]
Chaouwara Tanneries, Fès el-Bali Medina, Morocco
The Chaouwara (or Chaoura) tanneries in the ancient medina of Fès should be near the top of any traveller to Morocco's list of places to visit. The medina is a UNESCO World Heritage sight and is considered one of the most extensive and best conserved historic towns of the Arab-Muslim world. The tanneries date back to the […]
The Invisible College: Article in Local Magazine
I have had a short article, publicising my trilogy, published in a local magazine (click on link, and download Danbury April 2016 pdf. Page 19). Although only a local magazine, it is printed in a glossy format and is delivered to 4,000 homes.
Encouraging Response to My Goodreads Giveaway
Encouraged by the interest in my Goodreads giveaway for book 1 of The Invisible College trilogy. Am optimistic that it might result in sales. Most recent giveaways All of your giveaways They Do Things Differently ... 801 people requested it status: approved ends: April 03, 2016 11:59PM