Blog archive: July 2018
Competitions 28th May 2014
More contests to enter.
Disappointed not to make the Euroscript shortlist but am enthusiatsic about my forthcoming entry in the Bridport Novel prize.
I have decided to develop an old idea of mine entitled ‘The Templars’ – an Irish Traveller, tormented by what he sees as racial and religious bigotry, plots to give the Pope a Nuclear weapon.
A Catholic upbringing – never lets you be.
Read more…Northern Ireland Project 28th May 2014
One of the problems I often encounter when writing for military or ex-military people is that their stories involve issues relating to National Security and the manuscript needs to be vetted by the relevant authorities.
We are a secretive nation but also delight in spilling beans and the conflict between the two desires can be difficult – remember Spycatcher!
Anyway, we have just such an issue with my latest project, but hopefully it can be overcome and we can move on to develop what I think will be an absolutely cracking read.
Read more…Command Wire 28th May 2014
I helped the author with what I hope is a final edit last week and look forward to being able to direct you to an online link very soon.
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