Done and Done

So, it’s now out there, published and out there, in both ebook form and paperback. The Awakening is the first book I’ve published, though I don’t plan for it to be the last. A sequel is already mostly written and undergoing additions and updates. A couple of other stories are in the works. I have […]

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When Gatekeepers get Sexist

This isn’t the first time that the self-appointed gatekeepers of major franchises have been openly bigoted. It will not be the last. When a company gets caught up in a ideology it will destroy the company. Get Woke, Go Broke refers to the negative, destructive ideologies of Hollywood and CBS. Women run CBS and women […]

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Heat Wave

I’ve bemoaned the lack of decent summer sun so far. It’s been more than a bit frustrating to be in lockdown and to barely see the sun. It seems that is changing – just as I return to work. This is just typical of my luck. At least today is hot, even if the first […]

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It’s all Done…

My brother has produced, in my humble opinion, a brilliant piece of artwork to serve as the cover of The Awakening. He’s created an image of Seluban that sticks to the idea of orcs, yet gives an alien take on them. Once the revised submission to the Kindle store is complete, and once the paperback […]

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And finally…

I first shared about my intention to publish my novel early this year, but a couple of setbacks made me drop my imaginary deadline. Then last week, I didn’t have to go to work because there was no work for me left to be done… I was angry. Very much so. I felt useless and […]

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Wake up Sleepy

Getting back to the work groove means some early starts – some very early starts. I’d tried to get up at a reasonable hour during lockdown, but my efforts were, at best, inconsistent, and not aided by the occasional bout of insomnia. Now I have no choice, I need to be at the store for […]

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Back to Work…

Today marked the end of my furloughed exile from work. I have a feeling it will take me a few days to get into the proper flow of a working week, but at least I’m back, full-time and properly. I landed a sale today and will grab more in the coming days. It certainly seems […]

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The NHS Protection Vote

The other day I took the unusual step of writing to my local MP, a Tory MP, to query and question the recent Parliament vote that saw the majority of MPs (virtually all of the Tory MPs no less) vote against enshrining protection for the NHS. I was assured that this will not happen (along […]

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Healthcare Cost Comparison – UK vs US

In light of the decision by Tory MPs to deny the NHS protection from being sold off as part of trade deals, I wanted to highlight the stark differences in the UK and US healthcare systems, to illustrate why we need to protect the NHS from encroachment by US businesses. Firstly, some basics. Hopefully you […]

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