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Book of the Month Award 2!

Well, what can I say? Incredibly proud to announce that Stark Contrasts has followed in the footsteps of In Many Ways and been chosen as a Thriller of the Month by www.e-thriller.com. Once again thank you to Paul and Mike … Continue reading

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Book of the Month Award!

I’m thrilled to announce that “In Many Ways” has been selected as a “Thriller of the Month” for April 2013 by www.e-thriller.com Described as “riveting”, it’s fair to say I’m very chuffed about this! Thanks to Mike and Paul at e-thriller.com … Continue reading

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It’s A Library Thing!

In the late 1970’s I lived in an area of Edinburgh called Redhall; an unremarkable collection of housing perched on a steep hill, on the western side of the city. The highlight of my week was the visit of the … Continue reading

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Passing Remarks

I think it’s probably true that most novelists include a degree of autobiography, personal observation or their own feelings and beliefs in their stories. It’s inevitable really…isn’t it? My own writing certainly does. Usually, it’s a snippet of a story, … Continue reading

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Stark Contrasts!

Well, it’s finally here. You can buy Stark Contrasts via one of the links to the right. Thank you to all the wonderful folks who’ve helped me get here. In particular, Dave Lyons from Raven Crest Books and my wife … Continue reading

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The First No(v)el!

I can hardly contain my excitement. Christmas might be just round the corner but I’ve received the best early present I could ever have hoped for. ‘In Many Ways’ is now available as a paperback! Just remember it’s not for … Continue reading

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Stark Contrasts

       I am over the moon to announce the imminent arrival of my new novel ‘Stark Contrasts’. With a following wind and a bit of nifty footwork, well, fingerwork more likely, it should be published in the next couple … Continue reading

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You’ve Been Had!

In the process of writing, you learn constantly – from yourself and others. There are lots of great blogs and books out there helping you to improve your grammar, sentence structure, plot, character development and anything else you can imagine … 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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Ecuador – Land In The Sky

I have written a guest blog for my friend and prolific, fellow author Felicity Lennie. It is a travelogue about my recent trip to Ecuador. Why not jump over to Felicity’s website and give it a read? http://fellyosophy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/peter-carroll-ecuador-land-in-sky.html#comment-form There is … Continue reading

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