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Quotes for 2020 #50

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Mark Hayes

An on going series of quotes from those most worthy of individuals, writers… Disclaimer: Not all quotes are meant to inspire… Not all comments I make upon them are entirely honest either, occasionally Hannibal writes them… William Blake was a … Continue reading →

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And then two come at once…

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Mark Hayes

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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Writing Female Characters

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Mark Hayes

I have over the years read too many books with shocking badly written female characters in them. I suspect I am not alone. Indeed I can give you a list of far too many ‘great’ writers who write awful female … Continue reading →

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Quotes for 2020 #49

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Mark Hayes

Because sometimes you need a quote or two to get you through the day, or just make you smile, or think… Today is dear old Edgar, great grandfather of all that is gothic, Allen, really quite a cheerful is misunderstood … Continue reading →

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Maybe… Almost…

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Mark Hayes

So, finally book 1 of A Ballad of Maybes is almost complete, and just the final editing and beta reading to go, I even have the blurb written for the back. So it’s time to reveal the final actual cover … Continue reading →

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Quotes for 2020 #45

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Mark Hayes

An on going series of a quote a day from those most worthy of individuals, writers… Disclaimer: Not all quotes are meant to inspire… Not all comments I make upon them are entirely honest either, occasionally Hannibal writes them… As … Continue reading →

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Quotes for 2020 #43

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Mark Hayes

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Quotes for 2020 #42

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Mark Hayes

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Making it pretty, and other vanities…

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mark Hayes

I really enjoy typesetting. There is something cathartic about it. For months I have been slaving away with first drafts, second drafts , third drafts , edits, redrafts, more edits, post editor editing, revisions… All fun stuff I assure you. … Continue reading →