The Invisible College Trilogy: October 2015 Update
My business cards arrived this week. I am very pleased with them. They combine the striking image of the book cover with a list of the genres into which the trilogy falls and the main themes addressed, together with contact details for me and my publisher. The cards are already proving an effective way of spreading the word […]
Paradigm Brewery, Sarratt, Hertfordshire
A brief video of my good friend Neil Hodges' (he speaks first) microbrewery in Hertfordshire. As well as the interesting, concise account of the brewing process and how he and his business parter came to set up the business, take note of the immaculately clean premises. I wish I lived near enough to sample the […]
Book 1, 'They Do Things Differently Here' Review Copies Received September 2015
The long-awaited parcel arrived, containing the review copies of They Do Things Differently Here, the first book in my Invisible College Trilogy. This is the first time I have seen the the physical book. Beautifully produced, with bright white paper, its most striking feature is the cover design, based on an image I chose well […]
Book 1, 'They Do Things Differently Here' published August 2015
At last! They Do Things Differently Here, Book 1 of The Invisible College Trilogy, has been published. The Kindle version is available from Amazon UK here; the paperback version here. This is a major event in my life, of which I am very proud. It is the culmination of many years of research, writing and […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Draft Cover for Book I August 2015
A pleasant surprise late last night when I received the draft covers for Book 1 of The Invisible College Trilogy, due for publication 'within weeks'. Above is the complete cover. I am delighted that the designer has succeeded in taking a poor quality 19th century image, in the public domain, coloured it and integrated it into […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Publication Date News, July 2015
As the planned publication date approaches, the tension is rising. With the writing of the complete trilogy now complete, there is a void in my days that cries out to be filled with the next stages of activity: marketing, publicity, promotion and I hope most importantly, planning for the possibility of a follow up, whether […]
May 2015: The Suffolk Show
Like most agricultural shows, the Suffolk Show, held annually at Trinity Park, Ipswich, is a mixture of competition, commerce and entertainment, equally enjoyable for the farming community and a family day out. The grounds open at 7 a.m. Events take place throughout the day, some starting as early as 7.15 a.m. It is worthwhile arriving […]
Tirta Empul: A Holy Spring and Temple in Central Bali
Pura Tirta Empul dates from around CE 960, when a temple was built on the site of the spring. According to legend, the ancient ruler Mayadanawa angered the gods by suppressing Hinduism and the freedom of his subjects to worship freely. An army, led by the god Indra, pursued Mayadanawa, who poisoned a nearby river making the troops […]