No blog last week as I was incapacitated by a throat infection - hurrah I hear you say. GOVEMBER is working as well as a ceratin chameleon circuit. Not one sale this month.
Well, it was the 50th anniversary episode of Doctor you know Who last night, shown simultaneously in over 90 countries. I don't think I can call myself a Whovian but I have got caught up in the 50 year focus over the past weeks. Doctor Who wasn't on much in our house from what I can recall. My parents were in charge of the TV and they only watched ITV most of the time. I have vague recollections of Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker but I don't think it was regular viewing. I certainly don't remember watching anything of Doctors 5 to 7. I have been a regular viewer since the reboot though.
I must confess myself a little confused by last night's story in a few areas and that could be a case of a little knowledge is dangerous.
Firstly, if The War Doctor was the regeneration between the 8th Doctor - Paul McGann - and what we thought of the 9th Doctor Christopher Eccleston, then presumably in all the episodes of the first 7 doctors there can have been no reference to his actions leading to the destruction of his planet and people. Not being an expert I don't know.
Secondly, if the doctor can regenerate 12 times then that is 13 Doctors and if you include John Hurt - and exclude Peter Cushing - there have been 12. Peter Capaldi will be the thirteenth. Unlucky for some - mainly The Doctor. Or is last night's doings supposed to reset the board?
Roll on Christmas Day I guess for some answers.
Anyway, regular readers of this blog - I think there is at least one - will want to know how I can turn a Doctor Who review into a sales pitch for my books. It can't be done I hear you snigger.
If you haven't got a blue police box but you wonder what it would be like to turn back the clock and start again see "Rewind".
http://www.amazon.co.uk/REWIND-DAVID-A-WARDLE-ebook/dp/B00ANX65M6
If you miss the Doctor and need a laugh, turn to "Doctor! Oh No!" in "Trouble Cross" or check it out for free on the W7 page of this blog.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TROUBLE-CROSS-David-A-Wardle-ebook/dp/B00ANXF5CC
Ha ha. told you I could do it. From one DW to another. And to all of you I have just one thing to say. Just pick one of them and think TARDIS.
To
All
Readers
Download
It
Soon
Please. And thank you.
Now my thoughts are in Cardiff. No, not The Doctor this time. An institution not quite as old. Giggsy is 10 years behind but should be playing today. I'm off to buy the Jelly Babies.
Nanu nanu.
Sunday 24 November 2013
Sunday 10 November 2013
OCTOBER - THE FORCE WASN'T WITH ME!
A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away a lone boy existed in a desolate wilderness..........but that's another story.
A colleague at work last week said to me he thought i would have been at the open auditions for Star Wars. I didn't know what he was talking about at the time but now I am up on the Force. I knew he was joking at the time of course but I didn't know how much. I may be 24 inside but can only pass for 37 on the outside. It did though allow me to reveal my tenuous and fantastical link to the new films.
I have a copy of a letter I wrote to George Lucas on 1st October 2000. It went like this:
1st October 2000
Dear Mr Lucas
I am writing to you with an idea that I have had which you have probably already thought of or had brought to your attention before. If it has and has been disregarded I apologise for troubling you.
When I have a creative idea it burns fiercely inside and no matter how silly it seems at times I feel the need to outline it to someone, just in case it proves to be of worthwhile consideration. You are a creative genius and multimillionaire whilst I slave away in an insurance office whilst trying to persuade someone to publish the novel I have written in my spare time. Therefore,in one way, it feels nonsensical to be doing this but on the other hand, just in case no one has thought of this - and the chances of winning the lottery are better - I feel compelled to write.
It must be about a year ago that I discovered that the ongoing adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Hans Solo and the rest were being published in a series of novels. There must be millions of people interested in the ongoing saga as evidenced by the fact that each Star Wars novel published becomes an instant bestseller. Whilst I believe that after the three prequels the films will be finished there will be a vast untapped area of the Star Wars universe to discover. If there are going to be no more films, how then to tap into this vast interest potential of the non-reading public?
There have been occasions when a so-so film has been turned into a first rate television series e.g. Star Gate and Buffy, The Vampire Slayer. A great film such as Star Wars could continue as a sensational television series that would be in great demand. There must be at least twenty novels spanning at least 20 years since the events in "Return of the Jedi" and it still continues. Unabated material for as long as the interest continues.
As I have already stated, you must have already considered this and discounted it, or maybe, put it on the back burner until the films are completed, although you probably already have other projects planned and have opted to put Star Wars to bed. Yet even "a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away" miracles do sometimes happen.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
I did receive a stock reply and an R2D2 bookmark from GL's secretary, Anne Merryfield.
OK it is Disney now and film not TV but still. A visionary or what?
I think the Thrawn trilogy was the first follow on books I read. It was difficult to keep track as I only wanted to follow the story of the main characters and there were a lot of off shot stories. Still I recall that Solo and Leia got married and had kids - twins plus one I think - and Luke started a Jedi academy.
That was 13 years ago - unlucky for me - because I am still slaving away in insurance. The book I referred to in the letter was "Trouble Cross" which I had just finished. "Rewind" was not even an inkling at this time as I didn't start that until 2004.
Now, how do I tie this in with a clever link to my books languishing on Amazon. Followers of this blog - who am I kidding - will know that I am Hans Solo in my mission to raise my titles in the rankings so at least they show up on search lists. Anyway, for what it's worth.
At least half the Star Wars fans must also have liked Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs". You can't beat a good spoof. "Trouble Cross" is sort of spoofish, especially the Bond spoof portion, "Doctor! Oh No!" which you can read for free - No W7, I expect you to die page.
That's all I have. No links today. There are plenty in the other posts.
The Skywalker's the limit. Leia all your 97 pences on me. Don't let me go Solo into a black hole.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH MY AMAZON RANKINGS!
A colleague at work last week said to me he thought i would have been at the open auditions for Star Wars. I didn't know what he was talking about at the time but now I am up on the Force. I knew he was joking at the time of course but I didn't know how much. I may be 24 inside but can only pass for 37 on the outside. It did though allow me to reveal my tenuous and fantastical link to the new films.
I have a copy of a letter I wrote to George Lucas on 1st October 2000. It went like this:
1st October 2000
Dear Mr Lucas
I am writing to you with an idea that I have had which you have probably already thought of or had brought to your attention before. If it has and has been disregarded I apologise for troubling you.
When I have a creative idea it burns fiercely inside and no matter how silly it seems at times I feel the need to outline it to someone, just in case it proves to be of worthwhile consideration. You are a creative genius and multimillionaire whilst I slave away in an insurance office whilst trying to persuade someone to publish the novel I have written in my spare time. Therefore,in one way, it feels nonsensical to be doing this but on the other hand, just in case no one has thought of this - and the chances of winning the lottery are better - I feel compelled to write.
It must be about a year ago that I discovered that the ongoing adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Hans Solo and the rest were being published in a series of novels. There must be millions of people interested in the ongoing saga as evidenced by the fact that each Star Wars novel published becomes an instant bestseller. Whilst I believe that after the three prequels the films will be finished there will be a vast untapped area of the Star Wars universe to discover. If there are going to be no more films, how then to tap into this vast interest potential of the non-reading public?
There have been occasions when a so-so film has been turned into a first rate television series e.g. Star Gate and Buffy, The Vampire Slayer. A great film such as Star Wars could continue as a sensational television series that would be in great demand. There must be at least twenty novels spanning at least 20 years since the events in "Return of the Jedi" and it still continues. Unabated material for as long as the interest continues.
As I have already stated, you must have already considered this and discounted it, or maybe, put it on the back burner until the films are completed, although you probably already have other projects planned and have opted to put Star Wars to bed. Yet even "a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away" miracles do sometimes happen.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
I did receive a stock reply and an R2D2 bookmark from GL's secretary, Anne Merryfield.
OK it is Disney now and film not TV but still. A visionary or what?
I think the Thrawn trilogy was the first follow on books I read. It was difficult to keep track as I only wanted to follow the story of the main characters and there were a lot of off shot stories. Still I recall that Solo and Leia got married and had kids - twins plus one I think - and Luke started a Jedi academy.
That was 13 years ago - unlucky for me - because I am still slaving away in insurance. The book I referred to in the letter was "Trouble Cross" which I had just finished. "Rewind" was not even an inkling at this time as I didn't start that until 2004.
Now, how do I tie this in with a clever link to my books languishing on Amazon. Followers of this blog - who am I kidding - will know that I am Hans Solo in my mission to raise my titles in the rankings so at least they show up on search lists. Anyway, for what it's worth.
At least half the Star Wars fans must also have liked Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs". You can't beat a good spoof. "Trouble Cross" is sort of spoofish, especially the Bond spoof portion, "Doctor! Oh No!" which you can read for free - No W7, I expect you to die page.
That's all I have. No links today. There are plenty in the other posts.
The Skywalker's the limit. Leia all your 97 pences on me. Don't let me go Solo into a black hole.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH MY AMAZON RANKINGS!
Tuesday 5 November 2013
REMEMBER REMEMBER THE 5TH OF GOVEMBER
Go! Vember what I said on Sunday! Let's fire my works to the top. Guys fork out just 97p to be part of the meteoric rise. Let it be a month to remember.
Rocket to Rewind.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/REWIND-DAVID-A-WARDLE-ebook/dp/B00ANX65M6
Catherine, Wheel over to Trouble Cross
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TROUBLE-CROSS-David-A-Wardle-ebook/dp/B00ANXF5CC
Sparkling reads for les than the price of a sparkler.
Be part of the meteroric rise up the ranks - hopefully.
THANK YOU!
Rocket to Rewind.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/REWIND-DAVID-A-WARDLE-ebook/dp/B00ANX65M6
Catherine, Wheel over to Trouble Cross
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TROUBLE-CROSS-David-A-Wardle-ebook/dp/B00ANXF5CC
Sparkling reads for les than the price of a sparkler.
Be part of the meteroric rise up the ranks - hopefully.
THANK YOU!
Sunday 3 November 2013
GO VEMBER! GOVEMBER IS HERE!
Govember is here! I thought I made this up but on investigation I find I wasn't the first to think of this. No surprise really. Look, what they did with October, Stoptober. So what can I do with November? One of the P G chimps could have got it.
It just goes to show you that there is nothing original under the sun. That is a defence I heard in "Suits" and is one I have had to live with. My first novel "Trance" which I wrote at 18 had a car chase involving a learner driver which then turned up in one of the Naked Gun films. Chapter 8 of the same novel consisted of the baddie big game hunter hunting the last and perfect prey - man - i.e the goodie, which I saw as an episode of "Relic Hunter" entitled "Run Sydney Run." Both these were aired after my book was vanity published and I had written those plots years before that.
Anyway, back to my Govember or Go Vember. Is vember a word I hear you ask? Surprisingly it is, according to the urban dictionary. "Vember - An adrenaline rush, something that makes you nervous, neurotic, up-tight,etc." I am certainly neurotic and up tight about my non existent book sales. Stoptober was very accurate as there was not one sale. So Go Vember means please go and give me an adrenaline rush. In the last month before the anniversary of the book launch let us have the best yet. For less than one measley GBP you could be part of a revolution.
GO VEMBER!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TROUBLE-CROSS-David-A-Wardle-ebook/dp/B00ANXF5CC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383484908&sr=8-1&keywords=david+wardle
http://www.amazon.co.uk/REWIND-DAVID-A-WARDLE-ebook/dp/B00ANX65M6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383484977&sr=8-2&keywords=david+wardle
Download now if you fancy a laugh today. Or alternatively you can be part of the fireworks on Tuesday. Revember, revember the 5th of November. Let's make it a day to revember.
And my deepest up front thanks for those of you who take part.
In other news, back to back wins for the Everton B team and the C team got through to the next round of the League Milk Littlewoods Rumbelows Coca-Cola Worthington Carling Capital One Cup.
And did you hear, Newcastle have unveiled a new club flag - the Krul and Cross Bones.
Nanu nanu.
It just goes to show you that there is nothing original under the sun. That is a defence I heard in "Suits" and is one I have had to live with. My first novel "Trance" which I wrote at 18 had a car chase involving a learner driver which then turned up in one of the Naked Gun films. Chapter 8 of the same novel consisted of the baddie big game hunter hunting the last and perfect prey - man - i.e the goodie, which I saw as an episode of "Relic Hunter" entitled "Run Sydney Run." Both these were aired after my book was vanity published and I had written those plots years before that.
Anyway, back to my Govember or Go Vember. Is vember a word I hear you ask? Surprisingly it is, according to the urban dictionary. "Vember - An adrenaline rush, something that makes you nervous, neurotic, up-tight,etc." I am certainly neurotic and up tight about my non existent book sales. Stoptober was very accurate as there was not one sale. So Go Vember means please go and give me an adrenaline rush. In the last month before the anniversary of the book launch let us have the best yet. For less than one measley GBP you could be part of a revolution.
GO VEMBER!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TROUBLE-CROSS-David-A-Wardle-ebook/dp/B00ANXF5CC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383484908&sr=8-1&keywords=david+wardle
http://www.amazon.co.uk/REWIND-DAVID-A-WARDLE-ebook/dp/B00ANX65M6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383484977&sr=8-2&keywords=david+wardle
Download now if you fancy a laugh today. Or alternatively you can be part of the fireworks on Tuesday. Revember, revember the 5th of November. Let's make it a day to revember.
And my deepest up front thanks for those of you who take part.
In other news, back to back wins for the Everton B team and the C team got through to the next round of the League Milk Littlewoods Rumbelows Coca-Cola Worthington Carling Capital One Cup.
And did you hear, Newcastle have unveiled a new club flag - the Krul and Cross Bones.
Nanu nanu.
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