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Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Long Ships
A copy of ‘The Long Ships‘ by Frans G. Bengtsson has just been brought by the postman. I think it is also known as ‘Red Orm‘ in some countries. I first read it at school and haven’t been able to … Continue reading
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Indie writing prize
The Sunday Times Short Story Prize for 2012 has been announced. It excludes self-published writers. So how about a prize for indie writers? If you like the idea please comment or contact me on martinlake14@gmail.com
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Another 5 star review for The Lost King: Resistance
I’ve just read another 5 star review for The Lost King: Resistance. It’s by MegaReader who seems to read very widely about this period. Thanks very much, indeed. The other great thing about this review, by the way, is that … Continue reading
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Which places inspire you?
I have written before about my favourite place in the world, where I feel inspired. This is the lovely town of Menton. It is nestled between Monaco and Italy, a paragon of a frontier town. It is said to be … Continue reading
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Here’s hoping for a quieter night
Like most people in the country I’m hoping for a quieter night In Britain and an end to the rioting and looting. I also hope the British media will stop it’s knee-jerk reaction of immediately going on a witch-hunt. Too … Continue reading
How about an indie writing prize for the UK?
Prizes such as the Man Booker and Orange Prize generate a huge interest in their authors as do prizes such as the Pulitzer in the USA. I have found a few such indie prizes in the US but how about … Continue reading
Who first thought of indie publishing?
When most people think of indie publishing they think of Amazon, Smashwords, Kobo or Diesel. But who was the person or persons who first came up with the idea? I want to thank them for making a life-time’s dream come … Continue reading
Ten people who screwed up my country
I’m feeling in need of a good rant so here is my list of ten people (plus) who I believe have screwed up Great Britian. William the Conqueror. For stealing English lands and concentrating it into the hands of his … Continue reading
1914, Great Britain declares war on Germany
The First World War led to over 15 million deaths and 20 million casualties. It also ended the political, economic and military dominance of Europe. Four empires, Austria-Hungary,Germany, Ottoman and Russia disappeared. Two empires,France and Great Britain were terminally weakened. … Continue reading
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