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Author Archives: Mark Hayes
Men in Dark Tweed #10
The Men in Dark Tweed were created on a whim while I was working on my current WIP novel, a Victorian Urban Fantasy entitled ’Lucifer Mandrake and the Hanoverian Proxy’ The new, somewhat nefarious Home Secretary sets up a plain clothes … Continue reading
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Folly and Madness
A month ago, in the early dawn light, on the banks of the river Tees a small group of writers, readers, and bibliophiles stood shivering in the mist as it rose off the water, into the fridge air. A profound … Continue reading
Posted in amreading, amwriting, books, fantasy, fiction, Hannibal Smyth, Harvey Duckman, indie, indie writers, men in dark tweed, steampunk
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Beguiling darkness: Tethered
In the distant past before the lost years and the breaking of the world, in a younger less cynical time, I was sent a manuscript to read. This was about four years ( three atrocious prime ministers and one pandemic) … Continue reading
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A writers solstice
I have always been fond of the above quote. It comes form Stephen King’s memoir/guide to the craft of writing, On Writing . A book I recommend to anyone looking to progress in the craft. It is also a quote … Continue reading
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Friday Flashbacks… 1
As this blogs been around the block a few times, (754 posts over the last 8 years or so…) , I’ve decided it would be nice to dig out some old post that regular readers may never have come across … Continue reading
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By St Elmo’s Bowels
Occasionally, on a morning at work, with my coffee, when it quiet and there is no major crisis to deal with I have too much time on my hands… Then Jessica Law (or someone else, but it is nearly always … Continue reading
Alternative thoughts
Despite all human accomplishments Human civilisation owes its existence to a six inch layer of top soil and precipitation. Plants are actually farming humanity. They feed us with oxygen, so they can get the carbon dioxide they require. Then when … Continue reading
The Men in Dark Tweed #9
The Men in Dark Tweed were created on a whim while I was working on my current WIP novel, a Victorian Urban Fantasy entitled ’Lucifer Mandrake and the Hanoverian Proxy’ The new, somewhat nefarious Home Secretary sets up a plain clothes … Continue reading
Posted in men in dark tweed, reads, steampunk
Tagged humour, men in dark tweed, reads, steampunk, writing
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Friday Things…
‘No matter how short you may be, you are always tall enough to reach the ground.’ Yesterday i voted, I did this despite the fact I was voting for two things I fundamentally disagree with. The first of these was … Continue reading
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Harvey’s not dead/Men in Dark Tweed
Over the last several years I have been involved in the Harvey Duckman Anthologies project. First as a writer, occasionally a mentor and then latterly as part of the editorial staff . I have spoken of it here more than … Continue reading
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