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October 12, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 13th October 2025

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

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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Published on October 12, 2025 23:00

October 5, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 6th October 2025

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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Published on October 05, 2025 23:00

September 28, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 29th September 2025

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

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

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Percepto by Tim Burton

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?”

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Published on September 28, 2025 23:00

September 26, 2025

September 2025 Review

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...

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Published on September 26, 2025 23:00

September 21, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 22nd September 2025

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

What do you look forward to as Fall approaches?

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Published on September 21, 2025 23:00

September 14, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 15th September 2025

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?

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Published on September 14, 2025 23:00

September 7, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 8th September 2025

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

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

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Published on September 07, 2025 23:00

September 1, 2025

August 2025 Review

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...

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Published on September 01, 2025 04:00

August 31, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 1st September 2025

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!

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Published on August 31, 2025 23:00

August 24, 2025

Open Book Blog Hop – 25th August 2025

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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Published on August 24, 2025 23:00