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Monthly Archives: June 2014
HITLER AND THE GAME OF THRONES
Like most of the western world, I am totally hooked on Game of Thrones. I don’t watch much TV but this is story telling at its finest. However I got a bit behind so I’ve only just got to watch … Continue reading
Zebras are black and white. People aren’t.
It is so clichéd to observe that people are not black and white. We all say it - yet we don’t get it. Not really. Encouraged by the media, we tend to think of people as good and bad, as … Continue reading
WHY HISTORY IS A PAIN IN THE BUTT
History can be a real pain in the butt for every author of historical fiction. HF readers hate it if you get your facts wrong so you sweat blood on research. God help you if you make a mistake. Salad … Continue reading
INSPIRING AND INSPIRINGER
Now for something truly inspiring. I’ve never been a huge Jim Carrey fan. Sometimes when I see him in a movie he cracks me up - and sometimes I want to throttle him. But as a guy - I love … Continue reading
I LIKE HUGH JACKMAN BUT …
I like Hugh Jackman. He seems like a good bloke. And I liked Les Miserableableablebles. Whatever. Saw the stage show two or three times. But there is only so much a bear can bear. If you’re one of the two … Continue reading
Will you get my name tattooed on your inner arm?
You don’t have to go that far. We’re not Brangelina or the Beckhams. But I’d love it if you joined my newsletter! You get the opportunity toi win free books every month and find out more about you and what … Continue reading
SEX, DEATH AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
Writers think a lot about two things: sex and death. It’s very rare that you can write a book without talking about one or both, unless you’re Jamie Oliver. Questions of life and love possess most fictional characters; it’s the … Continue reading
AZTEC HITS AMAZON’S TOP 100
I have a special promotion this week that has pushed AZTEC into Amazon’s top 100. If you’d like to pick up your copy at a special price click the Amazon badge below!
