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An extract from Chapter 1 of 'Harry Lampeter and the War with Scotland'

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  Two days later, the Francis Holmes had latched onto a mooring tower at London City Airport. The passengers disembarked while the new ones were being processed. The ship would shortly uncouple, motor back to Heathrow Airport and pick up cargo for the next transatlantic run. Harry stood at the foot of the mooring tower and looked up at the patched grey hull of the “Old Bag” as all aircrew affectionately referred to their airships. An extract from 'Harry Lampeter and the War with Scotland' ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095KN13N2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B095KN13N2 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095KN13N2

I finally bought a copy of my latest novel

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  I finally bought a copy of my latest book, which I released on Kindle Direct Publishing in September. The publishing process is free but you don't get a box of paperbacks unless you purchase author copies. Most of my sales are on Kindle and Audible, but I needed a physical copy as a trophy, I suppose. I find that books are like kids. You get all excited when you bring the first one home but the more you have the more you take them in your stride. Needless to say, I'm now focused on my next offering. Link to my Amazon author page

The Day of the Dead - A short story to celebrate this ancient festival

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  Link to Tall Tale TV This is the first story in my anthology 'Dead People on Facebook' Amazon link to 'Dead People on Facebook'

A Scary Halloween to all my friends and readers

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The writer in his garret Link to my Amazon writer's page  

Newly published on Audible, 'The Digital Meltdown' is the prequel to the Harry Lampeter series

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  Scientist Dr. Martin Riley hopes to solve the world's plastic pollution problem and get very rich in the process, but the bacterium Ideonella Sakaiensis has its own agenda. Riley engineers a new strain of bacteria to tackle the ever-growing plastic pollution crisis. Initially, he is hailed as a hero and awarded a Nobel Prize, but the bacteria attack all the plastic on the planet, destroy the internet and bring an end to the Digital Age.  Link to Audible UK Link to Audible US

Ted Huggins at Cryo Pod Tapes podcasts my story 'Living Will'

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  Ted Huggins at Cryo Pod Tapes podcasts my very short story 'Living Will'. Who would you choose to switch off your life support machine as your life comes to an end? #scifi #horror #HorrorCommunity Link to Cryo Pod Tapes

Tape 33 Cryo Pod Tapes - In conversation with author Roger Ley

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  A conversation between Ted Huggins and myself about my writing journey Link to Episode 33 - Cryo Pod Tapes

Ted Huggins from Cryo Pod Tapes interviews me about my writing journey

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  Link to Facebook This is a ten minute extract of our conversation

'Harry Lampeter and the Turing Engine' is released on Audible

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 I am very pleased to announce the launch of the Audible version of  'Harry Lampeter and the Turing Engine' Narrated by the incomparable Craig Bowles it has already gained 5 star reviews in both the UK and the United States. Link to Audible UK Link to Audible US

Taking a break from writing and growing vegetables instead

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Amazon emails to tell me that I've recently published a book - I really ought to buy a copy

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New artwork for the Harry Lampeter and the Return to Steam series

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  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095HZ873K https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095HZ873K

Newly published on Kindle and in paperback - The Digital Meltdown

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  Another adventure for Martin Riley and the prequel to Harry Lampeter's Steampunk adventures.  Get it while digital stocks last. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C864SZBH https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C864SZBH

A Horse in the Morning is #1 Best Seller in Amazon Memoirs category

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Currently, an Amazon # 1 BEST SELLER and FREE to download, 'A Horse in the Morning' is the memoir of an engineer, teacher, actor, father and failed astronaut. The stories are funny, dramatic, sometimes mysterious, told with quirky British understatement.     

Lost and Found

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Today I found a five year old copy of my first book on sale in a charity (thrift) shop. I didn't know whether to be pleased or sorry, so I signed it and advised them to increase the price. Link to Amazon US Link to Amazon UK https://www. amazon.com/Horse-Morning- Stories-sometimes-unusual-ebook/dp/B011ZCDU76   …

The Oldie Magazine include 'Northerm Rock' in their blog

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This story was first published in the October 2022 issue of The Oldie but I was pleased to see it included in their blog in February. Presumably the editor liked it.  

An enthusiastic review of 'The Muslim Prince' from Nikki Coltwood

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Nikki Coltwood 5.0 out of 5 stars   A 'what-if' novel at its best! BRAVO! Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 25, 2023 Verified Purchase I remember the day Princess Diana died, I also remember the day J.F.K. was assassinated. Many years after the Kennedy assassination, well-known author, Stephen King, took up the what-if challenge — what if JFK hadn’t been assassinated? I did not particularly like King’s vision of a future with Kennedy in it. “The Muslim Prince”, by Roger Ley, is another what-if story regarding a woman who could have been Queen of England except for infidelity and divorce. Afterward, she dedicated her life to humanitarian causes while loving her two sons (one of whom would become the future King of England) and was loved by many, including her fiancé, Dodi Al Fayed, born in Egypt to a billionaire and achieved success in his own worldly endeavours. IF Diana and Dodi had survived, how might their lives have affected the future monarchy of Britain… and bey...

The Cryo Pod Tapes podcasts 'Lone Orbit'. Narrated by Debs Wardle

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Debs Wardle does a great job narrating this story and Ted Huggins adds his expertise with music and sound effects. Most enjoyable Link to Cryo Pod Tapes