Fiction & Events
I hope I’ve already thanked everyone involved in my Bristol book launch of In the Blink of an Eye directly, but after such a brilliant evening I had to put some thoughts and photos in a post. I was thrilled so many friends arrived, from many walks of my life (including those arguably spoiled spoiled … Continue reading In the Blink of an Eye enters the (Bristol) world
Today I’m welcoming a writer I’ve never actually met but who feels like an old friend. Jane Davis has been here on my blog at least once already and I’ve read several of her books including I Stopped Time, which alerted me to our shared interest in early photography. She is also lucky enough to … Continue reading Smash All the Windows: a new book from Jane Davis
There’s nothing to whet the appetite for a book launch like boxes of of the long-awaited book. But although you might not notice from this photo, these two consignments aren’t quite the same. How come? Our proof copies of Blink (this is its stable name by the way, books are like race-horses in that respect) … Continue reading Opening the book box. A tale of two covers.
I promised a follow-up to my ‘slow burn‘ article so here it is. Life and the internet these days are all about speed – right? But it can still surprise us when things – sometimes quite big things – come together in the blink of an eye (see how I did that?) For me the … Continue reading Social Media for Writers: (2) the quick fix
An apparently random ‘like’ on a Facebook post mentioning In the Blink of an Eye last week reminded me of the answer to a question I’m often asked. ‘Why did you go with Linen Press?’ It also illustrates how social media does work for writers, though not always in the ways we expect. Blogging – remember … Continue reading Social Media for Writers (1): the slow burn
Where? Spike Island Cafe Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX Myself and Linen Press are delighted to have booked this warm, bright and welcoming venue which is part of the Spike Island art complex, close to Bristol’s Historic Harbour. When? Saturday 14th April, 5 – 7 pm The cafe serves drinks and snacks all day. After 5 pm we’ll … Continue reading Party, party! Bristol Book Launch for In the Blink of an Eye
No, you can’t yet buy a copy of In the Blink of an Eye – it hasn’t even been printed yet – but before a book is published a few proof copies go out, in whatever form is available, to people whom it’s hoped will have time to read it and give some positive endorsement … Continue reading A wonderful first review!
