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Everyone wants to write at least one novel, right? Well, from a very early age, somewhere in my mid teens, when I began to read in earnest, I know that I have. It probably had something to do with that terrible-beautiful teenage angst that many of us pass through. From that time onwards I began to write: novels, short stories - and completed none of them. I would start with an enormous surge of energy and inspiration - which would fizzle out after a few pages or chapters, or after a few days. I had a host of ideas and themes, but nothing that, in the end, held up as a story.

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My business page: All-read-E (manuscript assessment, copy editing and proofreading) http://philipnewey.com/All-read-E.htm

Everyone wants to write at least one novel, right? Well, from a very early age, somewhere in my mid teens, when I began to read in earnest, I know that I have. It probably had something to do with that terrible-beautiful teenage angst that many of us pass through. From that time onwards I began to write: novels, short stories - and completed none of them. I would start with an enormous surge of energy and inspiration - which would fizzle out after a few pages or chapters, or after a few days. I had a host of ideas and themes, but nothing that, in the end, held up as a story.

It was only at the beginning of 2012, in my 55th year, that I actually succeeded in completing a novel. At the time I was passing through another of those periods of angst - is that the midlife crisis thing happening? No fast cars for me, or pretty young woman. Novels and stories: that's what it was/is about for me. Perhaps more importantly, however, I finally felt that I had lived enough to be able to talk meaningfully about life, the universe and all that.

I like to write the kind of books that I like to read. That is, stories about real people in real situations; so people who want high adventure, mystery, science fiction, fantasy etc. can look elsewhere. (I do read those too, by the way.) It seems to me that what makes people "tick", what goes into being a human being, forming relationships, making decisions, making mistakes - these things are as mysterious, exciting, frightening as any mystery or fantasy we might devise. So, to a large extent, I write for myself. But I am immodest enough to think that others might also like to read what I write. In these days of short attention spans and quick fixes, my novels may not have a huge market - at least that is what the conventional publishing world probably believes. Nevertheless, some of you, I hope, will really enjoy the stories I have to tell and the people I introduce to you. I am also immodest enough to believe that my life experience has given me some insights into the way this bizarre human world operates.

So take the time to look at my novels. And, if you happen to like them, tell your friends. ...more

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message 6: by James

Jul 12, 2020 07:25PM

Hi.

I’d like to introduce myself. Besides being the author of the Jonathon Stones Mystery Series, I am a strong Author's Advocate. I write articles highlighting other authors books. Also, I do author interviews and post them on my blogs. Thanks for friending me.

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message 5: by S.J.

Aug 31, 2016 02:13PM

Hi Philip,
Just read your profile. Congratulations on fulfilling a life-long dream! I agree that sometimes a story just has to cease you in order to see it through to completion. Often the story writes you and not the other way around! Sometimes it is worth the wait... Even if it was a long wait in your case, at least you are making up for it now. Anyway, I wish you every success and blessing with your writing career up ahead!
Best regards from fellow author,
S.J.

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message 4: by Martha

Apr 15, 2016 06:06PM

Hi Philip,
Nice to have another great friend. Would you like to read three Chapters of my book BROKEN PIECES for free go to www.marthaperez.info Thank You
Martha Perez

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message 3: by Terry

Aug 19, 2014 03:52PM

Thank you for befriending me!

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message 2: by Nancy

May 20, 2014 03:12PM

Hi Philip,
Great to meet you here on Goodreads. Hope you will put my book, ONE MOTHER OF A PORN STAR on your "Want to Read" list. It is book one of a trilogy.
--Nancy Turner aka

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