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Children’s book looking good, short story on the way.

So far this month I have completed the latest version of my children's book "Pete and the Persian Bottle".  Now I am up to the editing part.  Great fun. I am really happy with how the story is developing and just need to say (again) what a huge difference the professional advice has made (to… Continue reading Children’s book looking good, short story on the way.

Books, Children's Books, editing, Outlander, Pete and the Perilous Persian Bottle, The Persian Bottle, Writers Journey

What’s on the books for February

I have two major projects for February, the first is to complete the initial edit of my re-write of Pete and the Perilous Persian Bottle.  On that note I would like to mention that the professional advice I received on the original manuscript has been invaluable. As a result I have made significant changes to the story… Continue reading What’s on the books for February

Books, Reading

A wonderful read

Now I know that I have a separate page on this blog for all of the books I read in 2015, but this one was so wonderful that it deserves a separate post. My friend and author Erik Berrevoets gave me this book for Christmas. It is Jen Campbell's "The Bookshop Book" and is a must-read for anyone… Continue reading A wonderful read

Children's Books, Pete and the Perilous Persian Bottle, The Persian Bottle, Writers Journey

Where to now?

I have re-writen the first five chapters of "The Persian Bottle" - now called "Pete and the Perilous Persian Bottle" and I am very happy with the suggested changes.  The feedback I received has been really helpful and I can see the difference it is making already.  I am hopeful that the changes will make… Continue reading Where to now?