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I will not justify myself.

I got interviewed by my local paper. I’d written this book, you see, published by those nice people at Samhain. What’s more, the novel’s set in the music scene of my home town – Oxford in the United Kingdom – and the paper loved the local angle. Hell, they’d interviewed Phillip Pulman the week before, so I jumped at the chance.

Release day - The <i>Rocktastic</i> Corduroy Peach

Big schemes, big dreams and some really big drama-queens; yes, The Rocktastic Corduroy Peach is released today in print!

“I like the author’s breezy style and sense of humor…I’m going to steal some of his punchlines, heh” Mrs. Giggles, 78%

Pre-gig nerves...

So, it’s that time again. My new novel is coming out on Tuesday and I’m a mixture of nerves and excitement.

Looking back over the year

I have something of a nerdy secret. Throughout the year, I keep a list of all the good things that occur, anything I’ve achieved or consider noteworthy. There’s no great detail, just a few words about each little milestone, tucked away at the front of my filoFax.

I leurve rock 'n' roll...

Excellent!

My mate has asked me to play bass guitar in his band. And for a paid gig, too.

“That doesn’t sound too bad,” I hear you say. “That sounds kind’ve fun.”

And it is.

Well, kind’ve.