Tag: Invisible College
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Invisible College Trilogy: Volume III Complete
After more than ten years, The Invisible College Trilogy is complete and almost ready for publication. Volume III has been the most difficult to write, with the multiple challenges of plot resolution, consistency across all three volumes and decisions of which issues to leave open or unresolved. Over the next few weeks, with the assistance…
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The Invisible College Trilogy: Publication Schedule
Following discussion with my publisher, I am pleased to confirm the revised publishing schedule for The Invisible College Trilogy is as follows: Book One – pre-publication copies to be available for review from May/June – released publicly in August 2015 Book Two – pre-publication copies to be available for review from June/July –released publicly in…
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The Invisible College Trilogy: March 2014 Progress Update
With a publisher’s contract for my trilogy signed and two volumes completed and ready for editing, I am keen to complete the final volume. I have a beginning and an ending; the challenge is to resolve outstanding issues and develop the plot in a measured, logical and credible manner. I am looking forward to feedback…
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The Invisible College Trilogy: Publisher Contract Signed
This week I received the signed copy of my publisher contract. I was delighted that the accompanying message included the comment: ‘Your trilogy is likely to be our most exciting project for 2014.’ Volumes I and II are complete and have been delivered. I hope both will be published during 2014. A major life event!…