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Do you think the rise of independent media is overtaking corporate media? For instance, the news is increasingly going independent, providing a level of legitimacy to written independent media.

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Did you face any hiccups in your publishing this year? How did you navigate that?

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Tell us about an iconic or weird object in your home.

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I wouldn’t say I have anything specifically “iconic” in my house, per se. Or weird, really. That said, define weird. Some might say a 38-year-old still playing video games and building Lego is weird/childish. Well, to that I say, “I know you are, but what am I?”

In a...

September has seen a few big things for me. Firstly, it’s seen the return of my writing mojo, which you can find out more about below. I enjoyed some frankly fantastic live comedy in a city that I love to visit. And most recently, my wife and I enjoyed a short break in the beautiful city of Bergen in Norway. It was a trip filled with food, sights and stunning fjords and mountains. The only downer on the month has been picking up Covid for a second time.

The mojo is back, despite coming...

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

What do you look forward to as Fall approaches?

Remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have created. You can find their works here!

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Victorians had a whole language around flowers. Do you have a favourite bloom? Do you know what it means? What does it mean to you?

Remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have created. You can find their works here!

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Have you come across any great new websites for writers? Or maybe share an old favourite.

Remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have created. You can find their works here!

And once more, the weather has shifted here in the UK. We’ve had a few more spells of hot weather, some rain and even the odd thunderstorm! My cup has been running a bit empty lately, so my progress in writing has been limited at best this month. I’ve got a week off work coming up at the beginning of September, so fingers crossed this will help me recharge and reset.

Another month with little to no mojo in writing, I’m afraid. I’ve continued with Stocking Stuffers, but that is pretty m...

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Share the funniest scene you’ve written. Alternatively, the scariest scene.

Remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have created. You can find their works here!

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

What is the best money you’ve ever spent your money on your writing endeavour? What is the worst?

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