So what exactly is reality? Maybe the angels know.

I came across a new book by the sceptic scientist Richard Dawkins dealing with ‘reality’. I haven’t read it so I cannot comment on the content. It put me in mind of that annoying phrase used by everyone from trades … Continue reading →

Shock: Horror novelist James Herbert dies at 69

It hits home when you hear about the death of a seminal writer whose work you grew up with. For me, James Herbert, who has died aged 69 (and I’m not far away from that age hence the reality check) … Continue reading →

Diversity versus brand image – the writer’s dilemma

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Quite a few people have been surprised by the diversity of material I have written, from thrillers, spiritual adventure, YA SF/fantasy and children’s books to non-fiction. Apart from romance (which I quite fancy tackling maybe using a female pseudonym), I … Continue reading →

Author Solutions bought by Pearson now in bed with Simon & Schuster

Avid book readers and literature fans (mainstream or self-published) will probably be unaware of the silent revolution taking place behind-the-scenes whereby specialist companies offer aspiring, hopeful, talented and mediocre writers the opportunity for do-it-yourself publishing. A few years ago people … Continue reading →

Read chapter one of ‘The Immortality Plot’

I have put up the first chapter of my latest Mike Delaney thriller, ‘The Immortality Plot’ as a separate link on the blog.

http://thebookwriters.wordpress.com/excerpt-chapter-1-the-immortality-plot/

I’d appreciate any comments, criticisms or feedback you care to give.