As some of you will have known, Paisley had bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021. Unfortunately, the town didn't win the title. I have to admit, there were many of those working in the creative industries, who call the town home, who were really disappointed, but it's not the end of the world. There is still so much more going on in the town, and we have come this far, so we cannot allow ourselves to stop now.
The bid certainly has had positive effect on the town. Lisa Kowalski, who is a Paisley based singer-songwriter, had her first music video funded by those running the bid. Those running Clockoderik Press also received funding in order to get the ball rolling with them. There are a number of open mic events that take place within the town, some of which also give opportunities to writers to read their work. I will be continuing to work on my fantasy trilogy, which I will be independently publishing. Hopefully, I will be selling it through local retails, as well as on Amazon.
I have heard rumours that there will be other events in the pipeline, which will build on what has been achieved so far. So, to quote Benjamin Disraeli - "Keep an eye on Paisley."
Sunday, 17 December 2017
Sunday, 17 September 2017
The Ravensrise Trilogy
My current work in progress in the Ravensrise Trilogy. It's a fantasy and the premise is that there is a war on magic, with the four main characters fighting on the side of magic. Book 1 of the trilogy is currently with beta readers. I've had some feed back and people seem to be enjoying it. I am looking forward to getting it all back and finishing with that part of the process.
Then it's going to be sent off to my editor and we will have to see what she has to say about what I've written. Once that part of the process is finished, I will be one step closer to getting it published, which I will be doing independently. I will be getting some lovely cover art created for it. Even though I am a lot closer to publishing Book 1, there is still a lot of work to do, especially as I am hoping to have it published at th end of this year, or the start of next.
I am planning on taking part in a number of events in order to promote Book 1, once its published, including Paisley's Comic Con and the Southside Fringe. I have been working on Book 2 of the trilogy. I have nearly finished writing the story, so, once Book 1 has been finished and published, I will sit down and start the process again. So, I have been keeping myself busy.
Then it's going to be sent off to my editor and we will have to see what she has to say about what I've written. Once that part of the process is finished, I will be one step closer to getting it published, which I will be doing independently. I will be getting some lovely cover art created for it. Even though I am a lot closer to publishing Book 1, there is still a lot of work to do, especially as I am hoping to have it published at th end of this year, or the start of next.
I am planning on taking part in a number of events in order to promote Book 1, once its published, including Paisley's Comic Con and the Southside Fringe. I have been working on Book 2 of the trilogy. I have nearly finished writing the story, so, once Book 1 has been finished and published, I will sit down and start the process again. So, I have been keeping myself busy.
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697
For the past two months, I have been selling copies of my books in the Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697's unit in the Paisley Centre. As well as focusing on the history of the Paisley witches, the RWH, is a group that aims to help and promote local people who work in the creative industries.
So far, the books that I am selling with them is Goddess of the Night, The Winter Queen, King and the Spider and The Weaver Poet.
The Weaver Poet, my Robert Tannahill collection, is selling well. I am working on getting copies of my other books, which I will be using to stock my wee spot in the shop. That will include my collection of poems by Alexander Wilson - Lines Written on a Summer Evening, as well as my collection of short stories and flash fiction called The Dance Macabre.
So, if you're in the Paisley area, keep an eye out.
So far, the books that I am selling with them is Goddess of the Night, The Winter Queen, King and the Spider and The Weaver Poet.
The Weaver Poet, my Robert Tannahill collection, is selling well. I am working on getting copies of my other books, which I will be using to stock my wee spot in the shop. That will include my collection of poems by Alexander Wilson - Lines Written on a Summer Evening, as well as my collection of short stories and flash fiction called The Dance Macabre.
So, if you're in the Paisley area, keep an eye out.
The Weave Festival
I am going to be holding an event on the 1st July in Abbey Books, on Well Street, Paisley. It will be starting at 2pm. It is going to be part of the Weave Festival. For the event, I am going to be reading some of my work. I will also be bringing copies of my books along with me, if anyone is interested in buying themselves a copy.
I will also be taking part in an event in the Paisley Arts Centre. They are holding a music event as part of the Weave Festival, and during the musical acts, they have organised for local writers to read their work. I think that the event will be starting at 12 pm, and I will be there until about 1.30 pm. It is going to be a busy day, but I am hoping that it will give my work some more exposure.
So, if anyone is interested in coming along to either the event at the Arts Centre, or Abbey Books, come on.
I will also be taking part in an event in the Paisley Arts Centre. They are holding a music event as part of the Weave Festival, and during the musical acts, they have organised for local writers to read their work. I think that the event will be starting at 12 pm, and I will be there until about 1.30 pm. It is going to be a busy day, but I am hoping that it will give my work some more exposure.
So, if anyone is interested in coming along to either the event at the Arts Centre, or Abbey Books, come on.
Sunday, 21 May 2017
A Busy Year
So far, 2017 has been a busy year.
The comic con in Paisley proved to be a success. Over 2,000 people came through the door. I managed to make a few sales, and spoke to plenty of people. It was great seeing so many people at the event, enjoying themselves, especially the cosplayers. I have heard talk that there are plans that they will be holding the cosplay again in 2018. I am planning on being at it next year.
The other night, I also took part in an open mic event for the Southside Fringe, in Glasgow. There was myself and a few other local writers performing at it, all of us reading our own work. There was a brilliant turn out, and such a high standard of work. So, a big thank you to the Southside Fringe for enviting me to take part in the open mic.
I am also going to be organising an event for the Weave Festival, in Paisley. It is going to involve Sma' Shot Day, a celebration of Paisley's weaving and radical heritage. I am in the process of writing a collection of flash fiction, celebrating Paisley, its history, and heritage. That will be taking place on the weekend on the 1st and 2nd July.
I also have to finishing writing, reviewing and editing my novel, Ravensrise. It is the first book in a fantasy trilogy. I am hoping to have it finished and ready for the end of this year. So, I do have a lot of work ahead of me this year.
Wish me luck.
The comic con in Paisley proved to be a success. Over 2,000 people came through the door. I managed to make a few sales, and spoke to plenty of people. It was great seeing so many people at the event, enjoying themselves, especially the cosplayers. I have heard talk that there are plans that they will be holding the cosplay again in 2018. I am planning on being at it next year.
The other night, I also took part in an open mic event for the Southside Fringe, in Glasgow. There was myself and a few other local writers performing at it, all of us reading our own work. There was a brilliant turn out, and such a high standard of work. So, a big thank you to the Southside Fringe for enviting me to take part in the open mic.
I am also going to be organising an event for the Weave Festival, in Paisley. It is going to involve Sma' Shot Day, a celebration of Paisley's weaving and radical heritage. I am in the process of writing a collection of flash fiction, celebrating Paisley, its history, and heritage. That will be taking place on the weekend on the 1st and 2nd July.
I also have to finishing writing, reviewing and editing my novel, Ravensrise. It is the first book in a fantasy trilogy. I am hoping to have it finished and ready for the end of this year. So, I do have a lot of work ahead of me this year.
Wish me luck.
Monday, 20 March 2017
Paisley's Comic Con - Update
Well, it is less than a month until Paisley, Scotland, will be holding it's first ever comic con. It will be taking place on the 8th April in the Town Hall. There are going to be different stalls and events taking place, throught the day. There are going to be comic book artists, writers and other creative people taking part. It is a ticketed event, but the prices are more than reasonable. If I'm not mistaken, it's £2 for a concession, £4 for an adult, and £10 for a family of four.
I will be trading at this, selling copies of the books that I've independently published. I will also be promoting Nordland Publishing. Everything else is in place, ready for the biggest event that I've ever taken part in. I am nervous and really excited.Hopefully there will be an amazing turn out.
I will be taking plenty of photos, as well as some videos. This will definitly be a brilliant day to record. I am also looking into taking part in other events.
So, if you are in the Paisley are, why not come along to the town's comic con?
I will be trading at this, selling copies of the books that I've independently published. I will also be promoting Nordland Publishing. Everything else is in place, ready for the biggest event that I've ever taken part in. I am nervous and really excited.Hopefully there will be an amazing turn out.
I will be taking plenty of photos, as well as some videos. This will definitly be a brilliant day to record. I am also looking into taking part in other events.
So, if you are in the Paisley are, why not come along to the town's comic con?
Monday, 2 January 2017
Happy New Year
Happy new year everyone. I am hoping that 2017 is going to be a good year. I have many things that I'm going to be working on. I am looking forward to Paisley's Comic Con. I am also working on Ravensrise, a fantasy trilogy, involving magic. I will also be releasing more videos on my YouTube page. So, keep your eyes peeled over 2017.
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