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September 24, 2009

Site Updated


So, I've finally updated my web site and got it up and running. I think. I've altered the photo gallery � linking to a flash viewer rather than piling them all onto one page. I've also added a link so that you can read the first chapter of the new novel. I'll post here when I make new updates.

Received a proof for my new book this week! It's a kind of review copy to go out to reviewers and retailers, try to create some interest for the book. It's exciting to see Dry Season bound and in...

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Published on September 24, 2009 03:54

September 21, 2009

Marathon watching


Went to watch the start of the Great North Run yesterday. For anyone who doesn't know, it's the biggest half marathon in the world. Something like 54,000 people running. That's a lot of sweat. My brother and his wife were running, and we managed to spot them crossing the Tyne Bridge, BEFORE they started sweating and grunting � which is a good thing. I'm not a runner, oh no, and the stories I've now heard about the various places that can chafe � and we're talking dark places � I'm not sure...

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Published on September 21, 2009 01:14

September 17, 2009

Website Blues


I'm in the process of updating my website to try to make it a little more exciting than the one that's up at the moment. I've added feeds from my blog and from my twitter and I've added a couple of other bits and pieces that might spruce it up a touch. Main thing, though, is that I've managed to work out a half decent way of displaying my photos. The web site that's up at the moment looks pretty basic and the photos are plonked on there with no finesse whatsoever. I'll post here when the new...

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Published on September 17, 2009 04:46

September 14, 2009

Phew!!!


Okay, well, I'm trying � I really am. I think I might just be getting somewhere now. Not sure if I need the 'about' page and how you're supposed to navigate from it back to the front page!!


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Published on September 14, 2009 12:23

Gving it a go.


Sitting on the sofa watching Ben 10 Alien Force and listening to my son's omnitrix twittering and beeping in my ear. Not in the least bit annoying. No. Not at all.


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Published on September 14, 2009 09:08