Tag Archives: Pandora’s Pitbull

A Rush of Inspiration

I’ve been playing bass guitar since I was about thirteen years old. When I started out I was hugely influenced by Geddy Lee from the Canadian rock band Rush. As a novice, I struggled to play along with their seminal … Continue reading

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Dog on a Blog

    I am very proud to tell you that Pandora’s Pitbull has been selected as ‘Indie Book of the Month’ for August by successful US writer Richard Stephenson. I am extremely grateful to Richard for bestowing this accolade upon … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Twitter (M)User

Soon after the release of my first novel in August 2011 I was encouraged by the publisher to join Twitter. The rationale: it’s a free marketing tool, with a proven track record for helping people promote their books. I have … Continue reading

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That Robinson Crusoe Feeling

Well, it finally happened. I have been Castaway on the Lost Island of Books. Find out how I am coping by visiting Felicity Lennie’s blog. http://t.co/phqOHYW Water, water everywhere…well, it is summer in Scotland after all! Peter Carroll Bookmark on … Continue reading

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The Sweater Curse

I have been interviewed by Leanne Dyck on her blog. Hop on over there to find out what she asked and how I replied. http://sweatercursed.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/please-welcome-author-peter-carroll.html Peter Carroll Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ share … Continue reading

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Do Freebies Work?

Embarking on a ‘career’ as an indie author is exciting and frustrating in almost equal measure. Exciting probably edges it though. In a quest to learn what makes books sell, you find millions of words flowing towards you like some … Continue reading

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Who Let The Dogs Out?

Well, I did actually! After many months of writing, editing and all the other things it takes to get a novel published, I am finally able to let Pandora’s Pitbull off the leash! Head over to Amazon.co.uk from the link … Continue reading

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Maybe I Am An Author!

At the beginning of January 2012 I made my 1000th sale of ‘In Many Ways’. You may be thinking to yourself that’s not a huge amount really. In comparison to Stephen King or Ian Rankin…it’s paltry. However, I am not … Continue reading

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