Category Archives: cider lane

Amazon reviews (and why they are important)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Mark Hayes

Amazon Reviews and why they are important Amazon, like it or not, is the leading retail channel for new authors, and the marketplace. It’s not perfect but is vital if you’re trying to get people to read your books. All … Continue reading →

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Cider Lane free sample chapters

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Mark Hayes

You can download or view online a free sample of the first two chapters of the newly reproof Cider Lane: Of Silences and Stars at good reads by following the link below. I hope you enjoy it and come back for … Continue reading →

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New covers

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Mark Hayes

Cider lane has been reskinned, to go with the reproofing of the text. Very pleased with the new cover .  The back cover will appear here at some point in the next couple of days once the cover is live on … Continue reading →

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Write What You Want

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Mark Hayes

As happens probably too often, on social media I found myself ranting a little over a shared post. Though in this case for once, it was not a post about politics, racism, dyslexia, homophobia or anything else on the worthy, or … Continue reading →

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"So Whats your book about ?"

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Mark Hayes

I keep being asked this question and it’s a fair question to ask. The problem is I still don’t really have an answer to it. At least not a short concise answer that sums up the novel. I wrote it, published … Continue reading →

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A wonderful review and Book of the Month in November

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Mark Hayes

The wonderful people at The publishers Bookclub have made Cider lane book of the month for November.  The words over the moon spring to mind To read their full review etc you’ll have to wait till November the 1st ,, … Continue reading →

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Cider Lane Reviews

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Mark Hayes

A few recent reviews for Cider Lane :Of Silences and Stars from +Amazon.co.uk , as once in a while it’s nice to blow one own trumpet. 5.0 out of 5 starsI thoroughly enjoyed this incredibly compelling bookByMark AdamsFormat: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI thoroughly … Continue reading →

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