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The Elf king’s Thingy: Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2021 by darrack1

The Elf King’s Thingy: Part II Elsewhere, and earlier. Assil, King of the Fae bellowed with drunken anger and hurled his tankard across the throne room. His aim was off, which spoke much of how drunk he was, for the … Continue reading →

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The Elf King’s Thingy: Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2021 by darrack1

The Elf King’s Thingy: Part 1 The Elderberry wine reflected the candles dancing light within it, ‘like the souls of the damned dancing in the fire’, de Manfess thought, as he stared into his chalice. The room was dark beyond … Continue reading →

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Mid-summer Harvey

Posted on June 16, 2020 by darrack1

Midsummer’s day is almost upon us. The annual festivities of the longest day will be some what tempered I suspect, certainly I do not normally celebrate it by sitting in my back garden. generally it is a day spent in … Continue reading →

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And then two come at once…

Posted on March 10, 2020 by darrack1

It’s like buses… You wait around for ages for a book release then two come at once… catch you unawares and you have to do a little self promotion… In case you were unaware, the first of my A Ballad … Continue reading →

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A Merry Harvey Christmas To all…

Posted on December 20, 2019 by darrack1

Its never too late to release another book (been a busy year for me , Two novels and stories in five anthologies) In all likelihood the final book release of the year… The ever indubitable Harvey ‘tinsel and reindeer candy’ … Continue reading →

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Indie April#3: SimCaviler

Posted on April 10, 2019 by darrack1

It’s Indie April, a celebration of all things Indie, be it novels, movies, music or art. The idea being to encourage interaction between indie creatives, and that most elusive of beasties the wider audience, and it is a time to … Continue reading →

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Odd Moments Of Wonderfulness…

Posted on April 3, 2018 by darrack1

We all need the odd moment of wonderfulness to brighten our days. Sometimes it’s a geeky little meme that just makes us smile or a quote from a favourite author that amuses us. On a rainy Tuesday after a rainy (and … Continue reading →

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Birthday Book Sale…

Posted on March 18, 2018 by darrack1

While it is no more than an excuse to do so, as it was my birthday a few days ago Both my in print novels are available on Kindle this week on a special sale price of 99c / 99p … Continue reading →