Tag Archives: publishing

Nerves

Posted on Sep 11, 2015 by TanGental

I see myself as calm, in control. I don’t flap. And then I have to go to an airport, train station, bus garage and I go all to pieces. Perhaps it’s a residue from my holiday planning incompetence. We travelled … Continue reading →

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My Father and Other Liars: the Launch #myfatherandotherliars

Posted on Aug 3, 2015 by TanGental

I’m so close it is within touching distance… A short while ago, that delightful supportive simian Chris Graham permitted me space to announce the forthcoming arrival of my latest book – here. Today Sally Cronin has given me one of … Continue reading →

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A Self Pubishing Journey, Part three – Opening up on Kindle

Posted on Jul 15, 2015 by TanGental

Hi again. Today I thought I’d have a look at the basics you confront when you decide to publish on Kindle. That’s Kindle Direct Publishing. Here. You’ll need to create an account and then you can follow the easy basics, … Continue reading →

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My Father and Other Liars

Posted on Jun 1, 2015 by TanGental

That is the name of my upcoming book. It was going to be God Bothering but when people saw my cover and the title they assumed it was a tract on theology. So with a little help from my friends … Continue reading →

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A thought and a favour

Posted on Feb 10, 2015 by TanGental

I want to talk about my next book. The title I have is God Bothering But it’s not primarily about religion. The basic premise arose from thinking about my relationship with my father. Years 0 to 16 were just dandy; … Continue reading →

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Busy Bees and Idle Hands

Posted on Oct 16, 2014 by TanGental

Some of you may have noticed a falling off in my postings. I have a reason, though not an excuse. As I’ve mentioned here before I completed a novel for an MA a while back and have been dithering and … Continue reading →

Posted in literature, miscellany, writing | Tagged Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle, first book, God Bothering, Kindle, Nano, publishing, Salisbury Square, Streatham Youth and Community Trust, The miracle on sydenham hill, writing | 14 Comments

First edition

Posted on Sep 4, 2014 by TanGental

I have mentioned my slow, even tortuous progress to publishing my book, Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle. You can read the first three chapters here. Well, the story so far (ha!) is I think I’m nearly there. I have a … Continue reading →

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Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle

Posted on Jun 1, 2014 by TanGental

I have a favour to ask. The Artist has been working on some ideas for a cover for my book, Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle (see above), and I’m wondering what people think. What appeals? What looks best? Do people … Continue reading →