It’s been some time since I published the story of Lucrezia’s adventures in the beautiful city of Florence. The book can be enjoyed on a number of levels – a satisfying mystery, a paean to the jewel of the Renaissance, an exploration of some of the lesser known artists of the time or an insightContinue reading “Reduced price for ‘Hope Restored in Florence’”
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Thank you for your reviews
A huge thank you to everyone who has posted reviews for ‘The Things You Think You Cannot Do’ on Amazon or Goodreads. Also to those who have discussed their views on the book in person. It’s hugely helpful and encouraging for a new author to receive feedback, both positive and constructively critical. The most recentContinue reading “Thank you for your reviews”
A thoughtful gift
What a beautiful gift from my gorgeous daughter! The words from the beginning of each character’s story in my first novel. Pride of place on the wall of my study
Publication day!
‘Hope Restored in Florence’ available on Amazon in paperback now and ebook from tomorrow. There’s nothing they can do to stop us pouring a drink and settling down with a good book, right? 😉 Have the very best Christmas you can folks!🎄
Publication date for Hope Restored in Florence
The ebook version of ‘Hope Restored in Florence’ is published on Amazon on 21st December!
Author in the spotlight
Thank you so much to Joanne from Portobello Book Blog for the chance to guest on her ‘Author in the Spotlight’ slot today! #AuthorInTheSpotlight Alastair Muir| @MuirAlastair | All The Things You Think You Cannot Do
Reviews
Thank you so much to those of you who have bought a copy of ‘The Things You Think You Cannot Do’ and the many kind words you have sent me. I now have my first two reviews (***** too!) and thank you so much for this. Reviews are vital for a first time author asContinue reading “Reviews”
Publication day!
Finally it’s here – ‘The Things You Think You Cannot Do’ is available on Amazon as ebook and paperback. I’m very proud and excited having reached this stage. Please consider having a look on Amazon and consider buying the book. Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HSC1CM7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= If you enjoy the book, please leave a review on AmazonContinue reading “Publication day!”
Reflections two months on
It’s been fascinating and exciting reading through the proof file of ‘The Things You Think You Cannot Do’ prior to its forthcoming publication. As any of you who write will recognise, as a work nears completion you’re repeatedly checking and editing each section rather than reading the whole work again (well, at least I was!)Continue reading “Reflections two months on”
Book cover!
So here it is – the cover for ‘The Things You Think You Cannot Do’! I have the proof file to check for amendments then it’s all systems go for publication in printed and Kindle editions. 😀
The Things You Think You Cannot Do
The ideas in my first novel came from my work experiences as a GP when I witnessed ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. It was obvious that the pandemic and the lockdown was the time to put these writings together in the back stories of three fictional lives and imagine how these characters would face theContinue reading “The Things You Think You Cannot Do”