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Book Deal
So as I've been saying in my various other social media outlets, some time in 2012, I will actually be a published author.
WiDo Publishing have offered me a contract for my novel, Locked Within:
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Locked Within
A little while ago I entered by first novel, Locked Within, into a contest being held by WiDo Publishing. The prize is to be considered for a publishing contract. Of three finalists, any or all may be offered a contract.
Today it's been officially announced that I am one of the three finalists.
Now I have to put together a promotional plan as the ( Read more... ) -
So that's what one of these looks like...
This is the result of more than a year of writing and over 10 years of grinding a small nugget of inspiration into something worthwhile.
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Advice
I could some advice from anyone from or living in the UK about some ideas I had to how to deal with the Royal Family in my new book, or at least in the setting's background. -
1st Paragraph Contest
Nathan Bransford is holding his sort-of-annual 1st paragraph contest. It looks like a fun contest so I'm going to give it a shot. It's also interesting to see how so many others start their own stories.
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New Book Idea
I have a new post to my writing blog, Coffee Thoughts, about a new book idea that struck me today. -
News
So I'm certain everyone knows by now, but here it is again ( Read more... ) -
Christmas Eve Eve
I really suck at keeping up with this ( Read more... ) -
Cork
Jen and I went to Cork for the weekend. We had the worst run of luck on the way down, whicb culminated in a tyre blowing out on the M8. 2 hours and one emergency pick-up and replacement later, we were back on our way. We really need to join the AA. Emergency pick-ups don't come cheap, not to mention having a blowout on a busy motorway is pretty ( Read more... ) -
Reiki
I've set up a new Facebook profile for Reiki, which can be found under "Paul Shortt Reiki."
This should make it easier for me to manage client lists and determine exactly who is and is not interested in hearing about treatments. Next step is to get a proper website built and get some rea advertising.