It’s so nice to finally get some reviews for tEXt me. I’m back to editing the next story, after a period where for whatever reasons I just couldn’t motivate myself to write, but I’m enjoying being back in ‘the zone’ now, even if that means …
Read MoreWhat’s My Niche?
I’ve had a bit of a writing lull recently, finding it hard to motivate myself, and one of the reasons is the relative lack of success (expecially in garnering reviews) from my latest novel, tEXt me. I genuinely think it’s the best I’ve released so …
Read MoreWhen is enough, enough? Pt 2
So, I have a new appendix, and through writing it, I discovered the history of the girl, who she really was and why she was where she was, things that the original narrative didn’t include or need. Re-editing the main story with that knowledge really …
Read MoreWhen is enough, enough? Pt 1
This little distraction is about my writing process, and the next (probably) novel. Let’s cut straight to the chase, shall we? I’m what other writers call a “pantser” rather than a planner. Authors tend to fall into two camps; those who meticulously record plot, backstory, …
Read MoreAnother Sunday Update
So, another week has passed with mixed fortunes. Not the greatest month for me, but I had a trip away, doddled some book notes and while I’m not yet throwing myself into the next work, I actually had some small sucess in promoting tEXt me. …
Read MoreSunday Update
Its been a strange month here at Derrick Towers. To be honest it’s been a bit of a crappy one, and from one of my days out here’s a stuck in the mud photos that sums me up quite nicely. And if anyone finds my …
Read MoreMood Board
A visual post for you today, for tEXt me. I know this isn’t a ‘mood board’ in the traditional sense, more reference and less mood, but I thought you might be interested in some of the things you’ll find in my new novel. I’m no …
Read MoreCountdown to Launch
Nervous times. Will anyone buy it? Is it any good? Does anybody care? Did I have a typo on page 147? Lots of questions at the minute, along with the scariness of a launch. When you get to that date when strangers may finally read …
Read MoretEXt me is out Nov 1st!
It’s quite exciting when you get to juggle. Not actually juggle, I’m useless at that, but manage the launch of a book and be mid-flow working on the next at the same time. More on Hope Is A Six Letter Word (provisional title of the …
Read MoreBorn to Run – Bruce Springsteen/ Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Unusually, this post is about a specific song, and different versions of it, which for me, is always the sign of a great song. The power and message of the music speaks for itself, and I adore the original by The Boss, but my first …
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