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Barry C. Cunningham

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Born
in Kingston Upon Hull (Hull), The United Kingdom
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Iain M Banks, Greg Bear, Arthur C Clarke, Peter Hamilton

Member Since
February 2017


Barry is 74 and a retired chemist, not working in a shop (that would be a pharmacist), but someone who has spent his career immersed in the world of Industrial Laboratories and Product Development. He has been an active Rotarian for many years with The Rotary Club of Hull Kingston. He lives in the East Riding of Yorkshire, with his wife, Diane, two toy poodles, Tessie and Frankie, a tortoise named Daisy-May and several beautiful Koi Carp. He is a life-long Science Fiction fan, which is just one of his many interests and passions, these include exploring the world of antiques and collectables, collecting and listening to music (He still buys vinyl, new and old and is developing an extensive 78rpm record collection).

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Barry C. Cunningham Don't write until it feels natural, don't focus on being blocked it will be a self fulfilling prophecy. Forget about it come back when an idea pops in…moreDon't write until it feels natural, don't focus on being blocked it will be a self fulfilling prophecy. Forget about it come back when an idea pops into your head. It mostly did as dream for me, sounds odd that but what I mean is thinking about the story whilst in bed half asleep really, often feels like a dream. Thinking of problems in dreams is a great way to solve them.(less)
Barry C. Cunningham I am working on book 2, it is a follow-on story and continues to explore the same themes as in book one. I only have a working title which I am certai…moreI am working on book 2, it is a follow-on story and continues to explore the same themes as in book one. I only have a working title which I am certain is only a prompt for me and not the actual title. It is 'Antigravity Drive Two - From One Enigma to Another'. I am being very careful about wording in this response as I don't want to even hint at spoilers for anyone who has not read it.(less)
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Writing is a very individual thing, how I write, what I write, where I write it, what I use to write - Note books, pens, pencils, drawings , diagrams (not a very good artist so all my drawings and diagrams are very personal as only I can really 'see' them) I wrote my first book exclusively on a Kindle Fire HDX, I was in no hurry, it was convenient, could write anywhere anytime. Now on book two, th Read more of this blog post »
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“I'm 67 and have been reading books since I was 5, I have almost lost track of all the fabulous books I have read by so many authors. It would take me forever to list and name them all, suffice to say I have enjoyed every moment that I have been immersed in so many worlds, so many stories, writing one was inevitable, I enjoyed that too, writing is no different to reading it is still a wonderous surprise as each word is processed.”
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“I'm 67 and have been reading books since I was 5, I have almost lost track of all the fabulous books I have read by so many authors. It would take me forever to list and name them all, suffice to say I have enjoyed every moment that I have been immersed in so many worlds, so many stories, writing one was inevitable, I enjoyed that too, writing is no different to reading it is still a wonderous surprise as each word is processed.”
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“These woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
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“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.”
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Erin Thanks for the friend request.


message 11: by Barry

Barry Cunningham Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️ wrote: "Hello Barry!
I look forward to our interactions.
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"Hello you too" Same here, hope we have many fascinating discussions :)


Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️ ilikebooksbest.com ❤️ Hello Barry!
I look forward to our interactions.



message 9: by Cindi

Cindi Thanks for the friend-vite, Barry. :)


message 8: by Barry

Barry Cunningham Bill wrote: "Always pleased to have GR friends in Yorkshire. If you like school stories, take a peek at my new book on Amazon."
Hi Bill, - Me too, amazing to have friends almost local on such a diverse and global site. I will check out your book, when you say schools it reminds me of my childhood, Jennings, Billy Bunter, Just William and all the rest. I will keep an open mind and have a look. I too hope you have a look at my book, the first, A Sci-Fi novel written as a diary. Currently working on a follow up.

Cheers

Barry


message 7: by Bill

Bill Kupersmith Always pleased to have GR friends in Yorkshire. If you like school stories, take a peek at my new book on Amazon.


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Barry Cunningham Catherine wrote: "Thanks for the friend invite!"

You are welcome, I just love this site and its community


Catherine Thanks for the friend invite!


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Barry Cunningham Tara wrote: "I love that you have poodles; we currently have 7! They are great little dogs :) Thanks for the friend request!"

Send pics please


message 3: by Taz

Taz I love that you have poodles; we currently have 7! They are great little dogs :) Thanks for the friend request!


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Barry Cunningham Luís wrote: "Thanks Barry"

You are welcome, thanks for accepting my friend request. Hope we have many discussions here on GR.

Kind Regards

Barry


Orient Thank you for the friendvite :)


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