I didn’t dream as a self-published author that “None Stood Taller” would become a bestseller. It has enjoyed success beyond my wildest imagination. I thank everyone who helped to make that possible, and of course I thank you, the reader. It all started with a simple idea: take a woman from the East End of […]
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Author’s Inside Track: None Stood Taller, The Final Year
Authors Inside Track “The Final Year” If you felt the ground shake beneath your feet on Tuesday, September 14th, it was because a seismic event took place in Gloucestershire, England. It has taken almost exactly a year to complete the follow-up book to “None Stood Taller” but finally it’s published on Amazon. I knew exactly […]
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Author’s Inside Track: None Stood Taller
Following my previous two books, it was very tempting when considering a new novel to continue with the same characters. However, I wanted to write something different, a new challenge. I decided upon World War Two as the backdrop to my story, and a young woman as my principal character. My initial idea was a […]
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Book Group Questions for Charlie’s Story
How quickly (or not) did “Charlie’s Story” engage you? At what point did you realise “Charlie’s Story” was really all about Charlie? Did you feel a connection to all the characters, and which ones particularly stood out for you? What was your initial impression of Stanley in “Charlie’s Story”? Did you later notice how you […]
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Author’s Inside Track: Charlie’s Story
I was amazed how rapidly I became attached to Charlie. I found him to be an endearing character who seemed to be telling his own story. Stanley is based on an old friend of mine, Rex and, believe it or not, all those anecdotes are true. I have tried to create a bit of mystery […]
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Book Group Questions for Joanna’s Story
How quickly did you become engaged with the book? Did you expect Joanna and Charlie to get together, or were you taken in by the various deceptions? Bearing in mind that the author is a man, is the female characterisation convincing? Did the Molly/Joanna relationship work for you? Did you feel a connection with all […]
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