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At the Sharpe End

My second published novel. Click the cover for more information, including ordering signed copies:

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Patting myself on the back…

…in anticipation of a sharp kick aimed somewhat lower down at some time in the future.

But for now, life seems pretty good on the j-views publishing front. Beneath Gray Skies has at last started to sell through Amazon Japan (the new edition, that is – quite a few copies of the first (Lulu) edition made [...]

On being famous…

Well, I’ll tell you what it’s like when I actually am famous, which of course I’m not at the moment. But it is nice, I must admit, to see my name in the paper (and I don’t mean in the crime or court section). Of course, since I write regular pieces for magazines, it’s quite [...]

I can dream…

Just discovered this really nifty little iPad app called 3D cover, that allows you to map images onto objects like books, DVDs, etc. and add text. It then exports as a JPEG file.

This is an example (and a hint to any Hollywood producers reading this). Click to enlarge.

airship, books, design, promotion, publishing

Random jottings…

I haven’t forgotten this blog, nor Beneath Gray Skies, but I’ve been putting more effort recently into At the Sharpe End, getting ready for the book signing and reading on 26 August. Taking place at the Pink Cow, Tokyo, with the ¥3,000 price of admission to cover a drink, a buffet, and a signed copy [...]

Did I speak too soon about Kindle?

Yes, I like Kindle as an application. Don’t see myself ever buying the dedicated device, even with all its advantages, like great battery life and a super screen.

But… Yesterday, I wanted to get something from Amazon using my iPad. Try to sign in, and it rejected my password. I was sure I had it right, [...]

Should I care about Web piracy?

Lem Fugitt, who is largely responsible for pushing me into buying an iPad (well, Steve Jobs has to take some of the blame, and I must share the remainder) has made an interesting comment on my Facebook page.

This is all to do with Flipboard, a very pretty aggregator service for the iPad that allows you [...]

Has the iPad changed my (reading) life yet?

I’ve only had the beast for a few days, so maybe the question is a little premature, but I think the answer is “probably it will end up being a life-changer”.

Yes, it’s just an overgrown iPod touch. But the iPod touch has been with us for so long now (how many years is so long?) [...]