Accomplishments

• May 2005 - An article 'Literary Lives In Hampshire' was Highly Recommended in a contest.
• Jun 2005 - Open College Network qualifications gained at Level 1 & 2 for Creative Writing.
• Aug 2006 - Certificate of Commendation awarded by The Writers' Bureau.
• Jan 2007 - A poem 'Oppressing The Signs' won the Independent Authors website monthly Poetry competition.
• Apr 2007 - First published article 'Independent Attitudes' in The Self Publishing Magazine.
• Jun 2007 - First published short story 'The Golden Shot' included in a book collection titled 'Perceiving British Culture Through The Might Of Words' by the Balti State University "Alecu Russo" in Moldova for academic use in the English Reading Comprehension classes.
• Aug 2009 - First TV interview as local profile on Deaf TV programme 'Wicked 2'.

 Writing Links

New Writers UK - www.newwritersuk.co.uk

An organisation that showcase a group of authors with book signing events being held as part of its ongoing promotion to increase the group's profile.  I'm a member of New Writers UK.

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 Writers' News & Writing Magazine

www.writersnews.co.uk is the official website for this and Writing Magazine, both of which I'm a subscriber. Magazines are a very valuable source for writers of all levels, featuring insider knowledge on markets, competitions with cash prizes, writing tips and the success stories of writers among.  The website also offers the chance to take part in forums in their 'Talkback' section.

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Jessica Augustsson - www.jessedit.com

Jessica Augustsson is the editor who worked with me on my second novel 'Game of Justice' and who gave me very valuable feedback that made the novel stronger and more polished.  I recommend her to others seeking a good editor for their works.

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John Baird - www.johnbairdauthor.com

Check out this fellow Crime Thriller author whose debut novel "Chasing Shadows" has received good reviews.  John is like me, a member of New Writers UK and CrimeSpace.

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