Tag Archives: UK

Timeline to Invasion: Falklands 1982

Posted on 10th April, 2013 by

In 1982, most Britons didn’t know where the Falkland Islands were. That changed when Argentina invaded, but although many Britons are aware of events during the Conflict, knowledge of the events that led to it seems to be much less … Continue reading →

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Lidice and the Unearthed Project

Posted on 6th March, 2013 by

Earlier this month, I saw a film put on by the Unearthed Project at the Potteries Museum. The project aims to improve awareness of the Lidice massacre and the tremendous generosity of Stoke on Trent’s miners in helping to rebuild … Continue reading →

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Six Book Challenge

Posted on 20th November, 2012 by

I recently discovered the Reading Agency’s Six Book Challenge. According to the website, one in six adults struggles to read, and the challenge is intended to encourage them to read more and improve their reading. Participants choose six things to … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing: A Primer

Posted on 27th September, 2012 by

This blog post was featured in Carnival of the Indies, issue 25. My wife asked if I could provide a primer for a couple of friends that are interested in writing and self-publishing. I’ll be focusing on ebooks, although most … Continue reading →

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Dirty Secrets: Interview with Shelley Poole

Posted on 3rd September, 2012 by

Shelley Poole is the author of Lily White, a novel set in 2043, in a future where Britain has deported most immigrants and become extremely isolationist. Russell Phillips: What prompted you to write Lily White? Were you concerned that the … Continue reading →

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