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Authors’ research blog

What I recon we all need is an authors’ research blog – somewhere that writers can post all the researching they do for writing so other writers can use it too. I say we should start one. Like and comment… Continue Reading →

Valentine’s day is bunk

Valentine’s day is a lot of bunk. Who decided that dating should become a national holiday? Not me, that is for sure. When romance becomes a duty – another date where we feel compelled to buys cards and gifts –… Continue Reading →

Publishers should tell the bloggers

I have had a hard time getting publishers (especially the bigger ones) interested in advertising at me. I’m not sure if the larger publishers just don’t bother with press releases or if they look down on bloggers. Either way, their… Continue Reading →

Reasons authors fail

This one is mostly self promotion if I am honest – it is a post I wrote for Author Buzz on reasons why I think some authors fail. What do you think are reasons some authors “fail”.

More authors should blog

It is my opinion that a lot more authors should have a blog. I also think that publishers should make press releases but that’s another story. When we started the experiment that is The Say Blog, I assumed I would… Continue Reading →

Christians should question the church

The christian church has gained a reputation for being married to illogical and frankly unchristian positions. I cannot help but feel this folly is due to a culture of not asking questions. Rather than encouraging debate, discussion, and questioning of… Continue Reading →

Why Literary Festivals Need to be Both Accessible And Inclusive

Literary festivals are wonderful events where readers, authors and publishers come together to celebrate the world of books and reading. [...] This experience should be open and inclusive of everyone – which is why literary festivals need to be both accessible to those of various backgrounds, but also inclusive, both in terms of the authors who are invited to attend and the staff who work at the festival.

Lily Cox & Victoria Ellis on Why Literary Festivals Need to be Both Accessible And Inclusive

Literary festivals are wonderful events where readers, authors and publishers come together to celebrate the world of books and reading. […] This experience should be open and inclusive of everyone – which is why literary festivals need to be both… Continue Reading →

The government should buy UK books in bulk for libraries

According to The New Republic, if you publish a book in Norway, the government will buy 1,000 copies and distribute them to libraries. I think the UK government should do the same. So long as a new Norwegian book passes… Continue Reading →

Almost no one understands Brexit which is why it is insanity to blindly chase it.

According to a government report, less than a third of people fully understand what a no-deal Brexit actually is, fewer still know what the customs union is. If the people don’t actually know what they are asking for, is it… Continue Reading →

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