Monthly Archives: January 2012

Book Review – The Istanbul Puzzle, by Laurence O’Bryan

Posted on Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 by

I was eager to read The Istanbul Puzzle, after following Laurence O’Bryan’s path to publication for some time now. If you haven’t heard of authonomy.com, it’s Harper Collins’ rather clever idea to find new writers. The concept is simple – … Continue reading →

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Crime Writers’ Association – Debut Dagger

Posted on Monday, 23 January, 2012 by

I’m happy to report that I completed my entry to the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger. And more importantly, submitted it. I was really pleased with the 2,700 word first chapter (which I polished until I could see it sparkle), … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf Porn

Posted on Monday, 16 January, 2012 by

What can I say? Click here for Bookshelf Porn.

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Pingu meets The Thing

Posted on Wednesday, 11 January, 2012 by

I love the internet. Or the World Wide Inter Web, as I like to call it when I’m trying to sound cool. Normally just makes me sound like I’m getting old and trying just a little too hard. Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution

Posted on Friday, 6 January, 2012 by

Firstly, apologies for my absence – you would think that moving hemispheres would mean I would have a lot to say. Well, I have no excuses, so let’s brush over that. I’ve reprinted the following image from a four-year-old blog … Continue reading →

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