Author Archives: Jason

YAY

Someone out their in virtual land is reading my ramblings. The counter at the bottom of the page is 10,000 plus hits! Yay, awesome, balloons, streamers, party time …. and back to reality… The editing’s going quite well, I’m feeling … Continue reading

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The fallacy of perfection and contradiction of consistency

I’ve been wondering of late how any writer knows when enough is enough? I heard somewhere or another, probably on a podcast declare ‘there are no perfect novels, only perfect ideas’. My interpretation of this is while I strive for … Continue reading

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It’s off to work I go…

Well I’ve certainly enjoyed the last week. I’ve caught up on a few things I’d put off of late and now I’m once again back to work. I’ve thoroughly cleaned the whiteboard, my altar of brainstorming. The first word I … Continue reading

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Done!

The last words written and the day has finally come. The big reveal… ‘Unnamed’ is now complete at 75,000 words and finally has a deserving title: The Curing My proof readers have done an amazing job again and much deserving … Continue reading

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Own worst critic…

Someone I know who shall remain nameless recently finished writing a fictional manuscript. To my knowledge this is their first novel, at least it’s the first I’m aware of. I’ve been reading through it, grateful for the opportunity and enjoying … Continue reading

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Signs of a changing market?

Time for a different post, I want to talk about the Borders / Angus and Robertson issue. I’m the first to admit I don’t know or understand the business dynamics of going into receivership however I want to look at … Continue reading

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Where does the time go?

Set the scene, its early January and I’m enjoying the post Christmas glow of annual leave. Always a pleasure, a highlight of the year for me. Importantly, fun holiday times with the missus and kids! They grow up so fast … Continue reading

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Lucy

Well I’m 2 for 2. I’ve missed out on short listing for both short story competitions. Bummer. Sure, I could run around the house waving my hands in the air and blurt about the end of the world. Instead I’ll … Continue reading

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The Healing Truth

Welcome to 2011 one and all NaNoWriMo 2010 drove me onwards to produce my first Fantasy novel. At 96,000 words its a little light for me and in truth the job feels half done. The Healing Truth is part 1 … Continue reading

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Piper

Greetings one and all! It’s Christmas time again YAY and I must apologise to my readers for my lack of posts in December. I have been a very busy boy with work trips and all manner of social things consuming … Continue reading

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