Or rather, it’s been a long time since I wrote a blog post. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing. Oh no. Writing is an itch I have to scratch. I’m always writing. Unfortunately, it’s the publishing side of things I struggle with! And the less said about marketing the better. For example, sinceContinueContinue reading ““It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled””
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Rock Zombie is published!
Finally, after months of me annoying people with semi-cryptic posts, snippets of random nonsense, and bizarre TikTok videos, my silly, gross, over-the-top, comedy horror – Rock Zombie – has shuffled off the mortal coil and invaded your shelves/Kindles. But as with all things Finlayson, it hasn’t been a smooth journey. You may notice – toContinueContinue reading “Rock Zombie is published!”
Parklife – setting a story in your home town
Many of Stephen King’s books are based in Maine, the state in which he was born, and the small town setting works really well to give the reader a visualisation of the story. If you can picture yourself in the midst of the action, then it’s all the more effective. I’ve gone for that withContinueContinue reading “Parklife – setting a story in your home town”
Easter eggs and clues and things…
Strange things are afoot at the Circle K! Or, more accurately, I’m up to something. If you see a little red-headed blue fella anywhere on my website, he’s worth a poke. If you do happen to give him a nudge, you’ll find yourself magically transported back in time (or to another page, but what isContinueContinue reading “Easter eggs and clues and things…”
Amanda Palmer and the Art of Asking
I really like Amanda Palmer. She appears both genuine and nuts in equal measure, which is a superb combination. I first came across her on Twitter (before it became a cesspit of hate and ignorance) and I was really drawn by her TED Talk called ‘The Art of Asking’. Being British, I’m not exactly tip-topContinueContinue reading “Amanda Palmer and the Art of Asking”
The Sword and the Hounds – the who, what, when, where and why?
Tomorrow is the 23rd of July 2024 and the day my second novel will be released into the wild. To say I’m a little nervous would be an understatement, but I am also very excited. Quite a few people read The Book and the Blade (the first in the Arthur Crazy series) and the reviewsContinueContinue reading “The Sword and the Hounds – the who, what, when, where and why?”