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TechnoHippy 13 Oct 2012 12:55:42 19,245 posts
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Coming Soon - An Odd Quartet:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/coming-soon-odd-quartet.html

TechnoHippy 13 Oct 2012 21:49:46 19,245 posts
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I'm looking for some votes on a flash fiction entry I've written if anyone is willing. Check it out at:

http://austinbriggs.com/flash-fiction-contest/the-voice/

TechnoHippy 14 Oct 2012 20:22:54 19,245 posts
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An Odd Quartet is now available!

A quartet of dark short stories (10,000 words) to thrill and chill.

The Yellow Lady
Grave robbing is a dirty business, in more ways than one. When he disturbs the grave from a childhood scary story he discovers it's not always treasure to be found.

This Empty Place
At the heat death of the universe, Death contemplates his existence.

Forced Entry
Terrorists seize an average suburban house. A Special Forces hostage rescue team is sent in and encounter more than they were trained for.

The Reluctant Demon
A young demon prepares to take his possession exam.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/An-Odd-Quartet-ebook/dp/B009QJMMPC/

morriss 14 Oct 2012 20:26:13 71,293 posts
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You know that really overused internet meme about getting a blog, right?

TechnoHippy 14 Oct 2012 20:44:01 19,245 posts
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I've no idea what you mean ;-)

thenastypasty 16 Oct 2012 18:53:47 5,242 posts
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So, I finally got around to start reading this afternoon and I've got to admit I'm really enjoying it. I'm up around the 50% mark and looking forward to finishing it off later.

/doffs cap

Edited by thenastypasty at 18:54:56 16-10-2012

Edited by thenastypasty at 17:21:44 17-10-2012

TechnoHippy 16 Oct 2012 20:47:08 19,245 posts
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That's good to hear. I hope you enjoy the other half :-)

Salaman 16 Oct 2012 21:02:15 24,162 posts
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His other half's got a headache. That's why he's reading.

neilka 16 Oct 2012 21:03:42 24,021 posts
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TechnoHippy 17 Oct 2012 13:16:16 19,245 posts
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First review for An Odd Quartet and it is my first Goodreads review as well. Yes that does make me special :-)

As the name implies, this is a novella length book containing 4 short stories. Their themes are both the usual and the unusual - the ghostly haunting, the personification of Death - a Swat Team entering a building and a Demon undertaking his Demon Test! They are dealt with very imaginatively and I really enjoyed reading them. The endings are all a little different from what you'd imagine and I like that in a story. I don't like to know or guess the ending.

Michael Brookes' writing style is easy and accessible. He can certainly turn out a story you will remember.

thenastypasty 21 Oct 2012 16:07:17 5,242 posts
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I've just finished it off and I've really enjoyed it. Well done TH you should be proud at what you produced.The only problem I had was I found it a little on the short side and wanted more!

Are there going to be any more in the series?

TechnoHippy 21 Oct 2012 16:12:47 19,245 posts
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I'm pleased you enjoyed it. There is going to be a sequel, I'm working on Conversations in the Abyss. I hope to be releasing it in the new year.

If you'd be willing can you leave a review?

Edited by TechnoHippy at 16:13:14 21-10-2012

thenastypasty 21 Oct 2012 16:16:04 5,242 posts
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I'll do it as soon as I'm home

TechnoHippy 21 Oct 2012 17:45:42 19,245 posts
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Thanks - much appreciated :-)

TechnoHippy 24 Oct 2012 13:29:21 19,245 posts
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Splendid Wednesdy is here!

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/splendid-wednesday-is-here.html

TechnoHippy 28 Oct 2012 12:08:19 19,245 posts
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I've been featured on Jonathan Hill's 10 questions:

http://jhillwriter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/10-questions-withmichael-brookes.html

boo 28 Oct 2012 12:15:20 13,901 posts
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TechnoHippy wrote:
An Odd Quartet is now available!

Can't say no at that price!

Just out of curiosity, TH, how much of the 77p do you actually get, if you don't mind me asking?

TechnoHippy 28 Oct 2012 12:28:58 19,245 posts
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About 23p - I'll be doing a free weekend this week for An Odd Quartet. Hopefully it will boost sales of the novel.

TechnoHippy 28 Oct 2012 13:03:38 19,245 posts
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It's turning into a day of interviews :-)

I've been interviewed as part of A F Stewart's Coffin Hop feature for Halloween:

http://afstewartblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/coffinhop-interview-with-michael-brookes.html

TechnoHippy 2 Nov 2012 08:59:06 19,245 posts
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An Odd Quartet is free for download today and this weekend:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/An-Odd-Quartet-ebook/dp/B009QJMMPC/

TechnoHippy 2 Nov 2012 17:49:02 19,245 posts
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And I'm up to number 9 in the UK Short Story chart!

\o/

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Wacko_AK 29 Nov 2012 08:15:00 212 posts
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Been meaning to post about The Cult of Me for a while - really enjoyed it, started to get slightly worried about the religious aspect but you left it vague enough to be left open to interpretation which was a nice touch.

An Odd Quartet is next on my list.

TechnoHippy 29 Nov 2012 13:54:00 19,245 posts
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Cool, I'm glad you enjoyed. I'm hoping to get started on editing the sequel next week :-)

TechnoHippy 2 Dec 2012 11:10:21 19,245 posts
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There's a competition on my blog to win a signed copy of The Cult of Me:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/win-signed-copy-of-cult-of-me.html

Good luck to everyone taking part!

TechnoHippy 2 Dec 2012 13:02:05 19,245 posts
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Thanks for that positive contribution to the thread. Always a pleasure :-)

TechnoHippy 24 Feb 2013 10:22:21 19,245 posts
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The Cult of Me is available for free download:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Cult-Third-Path-ebook/dp/B008O7ZVXW/

MrTomFTW Moderator 24 Feb 2013 10:33:04 47,501 posts
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I read the thread title as "The Cunt of Me" every single time.

thenastypasty 24 Feb 2013 18:58:37 5,242 posts
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I hadn't realised that Conversations in the Abyss had been released! Just downloaded it now

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