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		<title>Creativity, Convention and being true to you!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I have a problem with the advice from the mainstream publishing/writing world. The dogma that surrounds the convention of how a book should be written stifles creativity of authors. As a writer, I want to create something that appeals to me and hope it also appeals to others. I want to write the story and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a problem with the advice from the mainstream publishing/writing world. The dogma that surrounds the convention of how a book should be written stifles creativity of authors.</p>
<p>As a writer, I want to create something that appeals to me and hope it also appeals to others. I want to write the story and use the words I want to use to get my tale told. I want to write it in the style of my choice.</p>
<p>I hear so much about: “Show and Tell”, about how long a book should be, about what kind of language to use, about not using too many adjectives, weak adverbs or passive voice… the list goes on.</p>
<p>I hear tell of publishers that make an author re-edit great swathes of their books, change the style, add or remove content. Why?</p>
<p>If I were a painter, I would paint what I want to paint, I wouldn’t like to be told that one of the subjects I may have put on my painting just wasn’t mainstream. Or the technique I used to create a mood wasn’t in line with convention? That, we would probably accept would be absurd. A painter is creating, using the tools available to portray their version of their thoughts. To be told that unless they changed this bit to red or removed that bit, it just isn’t right is, crazy.</p>
<p>The best painters, creators and some of the best writers bucked trends and did what they wanted to do to get their personal version of their idea on to the medium of choice.</p>
<p>There are literally billions of people in the world and they all are different, some will like something others won’t. Why does the publishing establishment get to say what they can consume?</p>
<p>Of course your book needs to be well edited, and the English needs to make sense. But really, as long as you are not spelling things wrong or using tenses that people can’t understand, then do it.</p>
<p>Hey not that long ago we didn’t use texting and the shortened version of the words for that medium. Who is to say what is wrong and what is right?</p>
<p>Not me, that’s for sure.</p>
<p>Do your thing and be proud of it.</p>
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		<title>Review of Father of Storms</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Review of Father of Storms Author Dean Jones Published by Black Dog Publishing A 5 Star read from me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &#160; &#160; Imagine losing everything you loved as well as the future you’d wished for so long to come true There is something satisfying about reading a story that sits firmly in your favourite genre [&#8230;]</p>
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<em>Author Dean Jones</em><br />
Published by Black Dog Publishing</p>
<p><strong>A 5 Star read from me.</strong></p>
<p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>
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<p><strong>Imagine losing everything you loved as well as the future you’d wished for so long to come true</strong></p>
<p>There is something satisfying about reading a story that sits firmly in your favourite genre and encompasses some of the things you believe. That is precisely what I found when I read Father of Storms.</p>
<p>A kind of dystopian/historical fantasy that takes you into the world of Seth and his journey from birth, in what felt like medieval times right up to the present day.</p>
<p>The story intertwines characters that feel they were moulded from Norse mythology to some that lean on the faerie tales from ancient Ireland. A mix a blend that works well.</p>
<p>Dean’s writing style is easy, descriptive, and at certain times brings a smile to your face as you read.</p>
<p>There is a certain amount of brain power needed to keep track of the timeline and which characters have made it that far into the story. I like a complexity it keeps you guessing and running back over things in your mind to be sure you are where you think you are. Here I thought it enhanced the experience of the story.</p>
<p>There are several plot twists that you may not see coming, which I also enjoyed. Not going to say whether they surprised me or not.</p>
<p>I would highly recommend the book to anyone who likes a good strong story with an easy-to-read style that keeps you engrossed.</p>
<p>As I said at the beginning a 5-star review from me.</p>
<p>You can find his book here.</p>
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		<title>VERY MUCH ENJOYED!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“Great book &#8211; really easy to read and an engaging, thought-provoking plot. Very much enjoyed!” K.L Thorne Goodreads</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Great book &#8211; really easy to read and an engaging, thought-provoking plot. Very much enjoyed!”</p>
<p><strong>K.L Thorne</strong><br />
Goodreads</p>
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		<title>HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“This book was recommended to me as being a book I should read because of my beliefs and experiences of a spiritual nature. It’s not one I would naturally have picked up but I’m certainly glad I did. It is a book that cleverly brings some beliefs and ancient knowledge of human history and existence [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“This book was recommended to me as being a book I should read because of my beliefs and experiences of a spiritual nature. It’s not one I would naturally have picked up but I’m certainly glad I did. It is a book that cleverly brings some beliefs and ancient knowledge of human history and existence into a novel with well thought out characters whom you identify with immediately and can understand what they bring to the story easily. To me , although there are no storyline similarities, it does what Dan Brown did with the Da Vinci code in that it opens the mind to some hidden truths and ideas and makes you want to understand more but having said that it you want no more than to read a very good story it will not disappoint. It leaves you wanting to read more ( which I believe is coming ) and is certainly open to being picked up as a kind of ‘Game of Thrones’ type of series Highly recommended.”</p>
<p><strong>Kathryn Waldrom<br />
</strong>Goodreads</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I feel as though I&#8217;ve been on the most magical and transcendent journey. The worlds that Colin Sinclair has created along with the wonderful characters are mesmerizing. I highly recommend Elji and the Galrass. You won&#8217;t be disappointed. It&#8217;s the best Fantasy novel I&#8217;ve ever read. Susan Duffield-Lodge Goodreads</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I feel as though I&#8217;ve been on the most magical and transcendent journey. The worlds that Colin Sinclair has created along with the wonderful characters are mesmerizing. I highly recommend Elji and the Galrass. You won&#8217;t be disappointed. It&#8217;s the best Fantasy novel I&#8217;ve ever read.</p>
<p><strong>Susan Duffield-Lodge<br />
</strong>Goodreads</p>
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		<title>A right good read!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I read this after having it recommended to me. It&#8217;s not the genre I&#8217;d normally read but I found myself transported. A right good read!! Owen Kindle Edition</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I read this after having it recommended to me. It&#8217;s not the genre I&#8217;d normally read but I found myself transported.</p>
<p>A right good read!!</p>
<p><strong>Owen</strong><br />
Kindle Edition</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Colin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been reading this Genre for many many years. I&#8217;ve not come across a book written with such passion. A brilliant read from the start. You are immersed into a world like no other and you just can&#8217;t put it down. Can&#8217;t wait for more. Simon Watts Kindle Edition &#160;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been reading this Genre for many many years. I&#8217;ve not come across a book written with such passion. A brilliant read from the start. You are immersed into a world like no other and you just can&#8217;t put it down. Can&#8217;t wait for more.</p>
<p><strong>Simon Watts<br />
</strong>Kindle Edition</p>
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		<title>Great Start to the series.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This is a fascinating start to Colin Sinclair’s series. I went in not knowing anything about the book and finding it was unlike any fantasy book I had read up until this point. Lovely flowing prose carries an interesting plot and even more interesting concepts about the universe and everyone/things connection to each other. A [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a fascinating start to Colin Sinclair’s series. I went in not knowing anything about the book and finding it was unlike any fantasy book I had read up until this point.</p>
<p>Lovely flowing prose carries an interesting plot and even more interesting concepts about the universe and everyone/things connection to each other. A book to make you stop and think as well as being just a great adventure. His characters are easy to like and empathise with, and you will get caught up in the energy of the story and find yourself at the end far too soon! Can’t wait to see what else is in store for this series. An impressive book, expect great things from Mr Sinclair.</p>
<p><strong>Florence Montgomery<br />
</strong>Paperback<strong><br />
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		<title>Outstanding. Truly outstanding</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Outstanding. From the first page, you are immersed into a world of such a magnitude that it is breathtaking. Beautifully written and a storyline that takes you along a winding, all-encompassing journey. I could easily see this as a film or series, the words are almost poetic in their description. I can&#8217;t recommend this highly [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Outstanding. From the first page, you are immersed into a world of such a magnitude that it is breathtaking. Beautifully written and a storyline that takes you along a winding, all-encompassing journey. I could easily see this as a film or series, the words are almost poetic in their description. I can&#8217;t recommend this highly enough to those who love fantasy, and beautifully written future materpiece.</p>
<p>Absolutely five star and beyond</p>
<p><strong>Louise<br />
</strong>Kindle Edition</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A wonderful novel, well written with good character development and plot. Elji is a young man who finds a Galgrass, a mystical stone with unimaginable powers. I won’t give the story away, but If you’re into fantasy, portals, adventure and the quest to defeat the power of evil for universal peace then this is the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A wonderful novel, well written with good character development and plot. Elji is a young man who finds a Galgrass, a mystical stone with unimaginable powers. I won’t give the story away, but If you’re into fantasy, portals, adventure and the quest to defeat the power of evil for universal peace then this is the book for you.</p>
<p><strong>Gail O&#8217;Brien<br />
</strong>Paperback Verified Purchase</p>
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