Category Archives: writes

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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its not what you think it is ……

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Mark Hayes

“Reality is not want you think it is, it’s nothing more than a perception your mind is trained to accept. The truth? The truth is far greater than you could ever imagine. That flicker of movement in the corner of … 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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Wife in space: the scruffy drunk

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Mark Hayes

A while ago a good friend thrust a book into my hand called Adventures with the Wife in Space: Living with Doctor Who.  Which was written by +Neil Perryman and in part his wife Sue after Neil, a lifelong Doctor Who … Continue reading →

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YA fiction, the fiction of YA

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Mark Hayes

The indie writer scene seemed to be over flowing with Young Adult Fiction. Or YA as it gets referred to in general. In many ways it seems the in vogue thing to write in indie circles, at least if your … Continue reading →

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The joys of the second come fourteen draft

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Mark Hayes

I’m redrafting after completing the first draft a week or so back of my second novel ‘The passing place.’ Which may or may not be the final title.This is always an odd process. having broken the habit of a life … Continue reading →

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Terry Pratchett, Life is too short not to read Discworld

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Mark Hayes

+Terry Pratchett was one of the most popular beloved authors of my generation, I grew up with his books in many ways. I read the colour of magic way back in 1984 just because the cover appealed to me as I … Continue reading →

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Sequel Dreams or inspiration strikes when your least aware

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Mark Hayes

So, I was laying awake last night, when I started to dream.Well yes.. I know… I was awake.While it could be considered mildly irritating, it is equally gratifying when people ask about ‘The next one’ when ever they read you … Continue reading →

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writing conversations, or the voices in my head are arguing

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mark Hayes

Anyone who has read Cider Lane will know that it is not overwhelmed with dialogue. Indeed, dialogue is absent quiet often simply because characters don’t have anyone to talk to due to where they are and what they are doing, … Continue reading →

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cider lane reviews

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mark Hayes

I review books fairly often here , or at least it is my intent to do so , but it would seem some what incestuous to review my own. Instead as nice people have taken there time to read and … Continue reading →

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