Tag Archives: Blog
A Visit to the Writers’ Chateau
My friend and fellow author Lisette Brody has interviewed me on her blog. Pop on over and check out what I had to say for myself and while you’re there, enjoy exploring the rest of her site. Thanks for hosting me Lisette! … Continue reading
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Tagged Author, Blog, In Many Ways, Interview, Lisette Brody, Peter Carroll, Writers' Chateau
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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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Tagged Author, Blog, Hardy Boys, In Many Ways, Libraries, Peter Carroll, Willard Price
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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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Tagged Author, Blog, Eagle Transporter, Gerry Anderson, In Many Ways, Jack Klugman, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Quincy ME, Space 1999, Stark Contrasts, Thunderbirds
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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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Tagged Author, Blog, In Many Ways, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Stark Contrasts
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Waxing Lyrical
I’ve written a wee guest post for fellow Scottish author Sinclair Macleod about ten lyrics that I really admire. Why not take a look and see if any of my choices grab you too? Cheers for letting me loose on … Continue reading
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Tagged Author, Blog, In Many Ways, Lyrics, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Sinclair Macleod
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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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Tagged Author, Blog, In Many Ways, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Writing Tips
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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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Tagged Author, Bass Guitar, Blog, Clockwork Angels, Geddy Lee, In Many Ways, Inspiration, Music, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Rush, The Garden
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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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Tagged Author, Blog, In Many Ways, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Twitter
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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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Tagged Author, Blog, Castaway, Felicity Lennie, In Many Ways, Interview, Lost Island of Books, Pandora's Pitbull, Peter Carroll, Robinson Crusoe
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