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Michael Cargill

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I'm an author who lives in the sunny, green hills of England.

Over the years people had often said that I should write a book so, in mid 2011, I did just that! Anyone wondering which book of mine to read first should start with Shelter from Thunder; 'tis short and available for free.

Feedback of any kind is always welcome.
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Michael Cargill Reading about the entire WWII era is something of an unofficial hobby of mine these days, though I certainly wouldn't to travel back and live during t…moreReading about the entire WWII era is something of an unofficial hobby of mine these days, though I certainly wouldn't to travel back and live during that time.

That's not to say it's the falling bombs and the grinding tedium of rationing that puts me off, it's more the social attitudes that I'd wary of. A lot of people have this idea that the 1930s and 1940s were a time of innocence, honour, and heroism... they really weren't.(less)
Michael Cargill Fantastic question!

Although I've had immense fun writing the articles on my blog, I'm far more proud of my books than I am of the short pieces I produ…more
Fantastic question!

Although I've had immense fun writing the articles on my blog, I'm far more proud of my books than I am of the short pieces I produce for the site.

Writing humour can be great for a quick ego boost as I watch the hit counter steadily ticking upwards after posting a new article, but I put far more time and effort into my stories than I do for those short pieces. In fact as I've become more involved in my books, I've gradually become detached from my blog; it's been ages since I last updated it, which is something of a shame.

The different reactions I get from readers is probably a factor in this. Whilst I might get a handful of "Ha ha, great post!" responses to something on the site, I've had complete strangers contacting me out of the blue to say how much they enjoyed reading one of my books. My books have also made a few people's "Best reads of last year" lists as well, which is always nice.

Ultimately I can't really provide a definitive answer to this question, largely because I've enjoyed writing both the blog and my novels so much. It's like asking me to make a choice between my left leg and my right leg... they're both beautiful specimens in their own way.(less)
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Underneath

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Saying Goodbye to Warsaw

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David CameronWhat ho, chums!  I don’t know about anyone else, but I found election night to be a real smasher of an occasion.  For weeks I’ve had pasty-faced yobbos and foreign-looking bounders chasing me all over the place, asking question after question, and for the life of me I can’t understand why these people think I’m interested in their appalling and depraved ways.  Anyway, now that I’ve beaten them all

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message 15: by Michael

Michael Cargill Ada-Lee wrote: "Just started reading your books.... Wow ! Im feeling majorly schmuky right now for not knowing that you were that good, and that I wasn't paying attention, since I should have known, because you ar..."

Ada, you are forgiven a thousand times over.


Eyehavenofilter Just started reading your books.... Wow ! Im feeling majorly schmuky right now for not knowing that you were that good, and that I wasn't paying attention, since I should have known, because you are so clever, when you post.
DOH!
( I am eating very a large piece of humble pie right now.) Thinking that I was such a smarty pants, myself,
NOT.
Am I forgiven?


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L Dear Micheal,
Firstly i would like to thank you for joining my little film group here on Goodreads, which i do hope that you enjoy with the discussions. Secondly, i would also like to thank you once again for sending me 'shades of Grey' to read & review, which i enjoyed immensely. It has been a pleasure knowing you in the 'books, blogs, authors and more' group and feel free to recomend, discuss ectera. Thank you!
Lucinda Xx :)


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Michael Cargill Betryal wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend 'quest."

No problem at all!


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Betryal Thanks for accepting my friend 'quest.


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Michael Cargill Passant wrote: "thanks for befriending me :D"

No worries. You are the boss and I always like to befriend those in charge.


Passant thanks for befriending me :D


Michael Cargill K.E. wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Michael!!"

Not at all, the pleasure is all mine.


Michael Cargill Kristina Ivashkov wrote: "Hey thanks for friending mate!"

Ha ha, no worries. I shall make sure not to say anything remotely nasty about your favourite bands...


A.Roma 🇵🇸 Hey thanks for friending mate!


Michael Cargill Midu wrote: "Thanks for the invite!"

No problem at all! Hope you have fun.


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Midu Hadi Thanks for the invite!


Christine Hatfield oh i'm sorry and i hope everything is going well with you


Michael Cargill Hello! I didn't actually realise you could comment on people's profiles so I was a bit confused at first.

It's afternoon here in the UK and I am munching down on my lunch.

I hope the day does you well.


Christine Hatfield good morning


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