Daniel Craig returns
So the news is in (it’s been in for a while, to be fair) and Daniel Craig IS going to return as James Bond! Thank god for that, everything was up in the air for a while wasn’t it? I…
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Double Cross is a work in progress!
It’s amazing how time flies isn’t it? I can’t believe its been so long since I posted on my website but there is a lot going on in life that is for sure! My wife is weeks away from giving…
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When is a novel really complete?
Now I’m sure every writer be it professional or amateur has this problem. You spend months or possibly years writing your first novel, and you’re eager to finish it so you put all your energies into doing just that. Then months…
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The Night Manager
So who’s been enjoying The Night Manager on BBC1 Sunday nights? It’s a very polished BBC show with a great cast but in particular it seems to be that Tom Hiddleston is raising his profile with this great role. Not…
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Being an Independent Author
Morning everyone, I hope you’re all ok. So this morning I was reading a blog by a friend of mine Ted Taylor (author of The Phoenix series available on Amazon) and I really connected with his post. Have a read…
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Future of 007
So out of the blue today I see on Twitter that Daniel Craig may have signed up to a series on Netflix called ‘Purity’ and therefore have called time on his time as James Bond. On Twitter there appeared to…
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Almost 2000 downloads for Out of the Shadows
Almost 2000 downloads for Out of the Shadows (Book 1) Back in November 2015 (http://timjopling.com/over-1000-downloads-for-out-of-the-shadows/) I blogged about the first book in the Akira and Deane Thriller Series reaching a 1000 downloads on www.free-ebooks.net which is a fantastic website where…
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FREE Prologue for Double Cross has been sent out!
FREE Prologue for Double Cross has been sent out! For all of you awaiting news on the next novel in the series, last weekend I sent out an email with exclusive details on book 3 ‘Double Cross’. The email also…
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The Corrs at the O2!
The Corrs at the O2! Yes I don’t mind admitting it I’m a fan of The Corrs and so is my wife! Seeing as we never got to see them live when they were around the first time we were…
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Short stories to bridge the gap!
Short stories to bridge the gap! Work is continuing on ‘Double Cross’ the third book in the Akira and Deane Thriller series, its progressing well and I’m hoping to have it on Amazon as a pre-order title in February. Look…
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Some back pain tips!
Some back pain tips! Ever suffer from back pain? You’d know it if you did trust me! I’ve had lower back problems for the last two years now and its been a struggle at times to keep it under control….
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Receive your FREE PROLOGUE very soon!
Receive your FREE PROLOGUE for ‘Double Cross’ very soon! Well the days are flashing by in January aren’t they? We’re already on the 12th now but things are good this end, how are you? For me there is a lot…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to everyone! Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas and celebrated 2016 in style! I managed to get the time off work which really helped so it was great to get away from all the work…
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Star Wars The Force Awakens was fantastic!
Star Wars The Force Awakens was fantastic! On Saturday afternoon I saw Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and I thought it was superb! What a fantastic experience, it really was that good. I must admit I was a…
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The Force is Awakening…
The Force is Awakening… So everyone has their tickets booked for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens right? Well I’m a bit behind I must admit, there has been so much going on of late. The new job is…
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Prologue is almost complete!
That’s the prologue for the third book ‘Double Cross’ by the way! I’m around a third of a way through writing the third installment but as with the first two books its only when you’re deep into the story and…
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New review posted on Amazon.com
New review posted on www.amazon.com Many thanks to Karen R for posting her review of ‘Out of the Shadows’ on Amazon.com. I have to say it made my day and its one of the best reviews I’ve had so Karen…
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Moving house…and Christmas!
Moving house is no easy task! Its been really busy recently I have to say. Not just with starting a new job 2 months ago but we’ve also decided to move house. For a while now I’ve been dithering on…
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Over 1000 downloads for Out of the Shadows!
Over 1000 downloads for Out of the Shadows! Two months ago I decided to make the first book of the Akira and Deane Thriller series permanently FREE on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble and several other sites. One of those…
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People didn’t like Spectre
People didn’t like Spectre? Mmm not sure I agree with this: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20151106-is-daniel-craigs-bond-tired-and-dull Does anyone? It is fascinating though that James Bond divides opinions as much as it does. I mentioned on Twitter the other day that I overheard a few…
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