Going to change things up a little since the A to Z Challenge begins next week--early IWSG post!
Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer's Support Group gives bloggers a monthly chance to express their concerns, worries, and insecurities without fear of reprisal. It's a seriously big group with well over 300 participants, it shows no signs of slowing down! I'd like to thank Alex for keeping this group going for so long, as it has proved wonderful in the supporting of fellow authors and the revealing of needed and sound advice.
Title: A Change of Mind and Other Stories
Author: Nick Wilford
Genre: Contemporary speculative fiction
Cover Design: Rebekah Romani
Release Date: May 25th 2015
A Change of Mind and Other Stories consists of a novella, four short stories and one flash fiction piece. This collection puts the extremes of human behaviour under the microscope with the help of lashings of dark humour, and includes four previously published pieces in Writer’s Muse magazine.
In A Change of Mind, Reuben is an office worker so meek and mild he puts up with daily bullying from his boorish male colleagues as if it’s just a normal part of his day. But when a stranger points him in the direction of a surgeon offering a revolutionary new procedure, he can’t pass up the chance to turn his life around.
But this isn’t your average surgeon. For a start, he operates alone in a small room above a mechanic’s. And he promises to alter his patients’ personality so they can be anything they want to be…
In Marissa, a man who is determined to find evidence of his girlfriend’s infidelity ends up wondering if he should have left well alone.
The Dog God finds a chink in the armour of a man with a megalomaniacal desire to take over the world.
In The Insomniac, a man who leads an obsessively regimented lifestyle on one hour’s sleep a night finds a disruption to his routine doesn’t work for him.
Hole In One sees a dedicated golfer achieving a lifelong ambition.
The Loner ends the collection on a note of hope as two family members try to rebuild their lives after they are torn apart by jealousy.
About the Author:
Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer's Support Group gives bloggers a monthly chance to express their concerns, worries, and insecurities without fear of reprisal. It's a seriously big group with well over 300 participants, it shows no signs of slowing down! I'd like to thank Alex for keeping this group going for so long, as it has proved wonderful in the supporting of fellow authors and the revealing of needed and sound advice.
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The A to Z is soon upon us. Thankfully I have half my posts ready, and hopefully all ready before April. Then I can sit back and visit the participants (you know there's over 1,000 entries now? This must be a new record!). I said last week that my theme is Woven, and there will be character sketches for all the characters from A to Z. I'm very excited to show you guys. My guest artist is doing an amazing job.
My insecurity this month? I admit I've been a bit down. No particular reason. Another general low that goes with the general highs. The trick is finding ways to stay on top of this. Not easy to do when you're considering a new day job. That's right. Among all the other crazy things going on in my current situation, I'm job hunting.
Wish me luck on this endeavor. The starship needs a new bumper.
My insecurity this month? I admit I've been a bit down. No particular reason. Another general low that goes with the general highs. The trick is finding ways to stay on top of this. Not easy to do when you're considering a new day job. That's right. Among all the other crazy things going on in my current situation, I'm job hunting.
Wish me luck on this endeavor. The starship needs a new bumper.
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Review: The Eighth Day
by Dianne K. Salerni
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra day of the week that is just ours? That dream becomes a reality for Jax in The Eighth Day, and those who can make the “transition.” I was easily grabbed by the first chapter. Action, adventure, and great characters abound in this thrilling page-turner. This new and literal dimension into the Arthurian legend is a refreshing read for all ages. Now I need the next one!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra day of the week that is just ours? That dream becomes a reality for Jax in The Eighth Day, and those who can make the “transition.” I was easily grabbed by the first chapter. Action, adventure, and great characters abound in this thrilling page-turner. This new and literal dimension into the Arthurian legend is a refreshing read for all ages. Now I need the next one!
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And now, a special message from a great blogging buddy of mine, and the reveal of his new cover! The helm is yours, Nick!
Author: Nick Wilford
Genre: Contemporary speculative fiction
Cover Design: Rebekah Romani
Release Date: May 25th 2015
A Change of Mind and Other Stories consists of a novella, four short stories and one flash fiction piece. This collection puts the extremes of human behaviour under the microscope with the help of lashings of dark humour, and includes four previously published pieces in Writer’s Muse magazine.
In A Change of Mind, Reuben is an office worker so meek and mild he puts up with daily bullying from his boorish male colleagues as if it’s just a normal part of his day. But when a stranger points him in the direction of a surgeon offering a revolutionary new procedure, he can’t pass up the chance to turn his life around.
But this isn’t your average surgeon. For a start, he operates alone in a small room above a mechanic’s. And he promises to alter his patients’ personality so they can be anything they want to be…
In Marissa, a man who is determined to find evidence of his girlfriend’s infidelity ends up wondering if he should have left well alone.
The Dog God finds a chink in the armour of a man with a megalomaniacal desire to take over the world.
In The Insomniac, a man who leads an obsessively regimented lifestyle on one hour’s sleep a night finds a disruption to his routine doesn’t work for him.
Hole In One sees a dedicated golfer achieving a lifelong ambition.
The Loner ends the collection on a note of hope as two family members try to rebuild their lives after they are torn apart by jealousy.
Preorder Links: Amazon US,
Amazon UK, Add it on Goodreads
About the Author:
Nick Wilford is a writer and stay-at-home dad. Once a journalist, he now makes use of those rare times when the house is quiet to explore the realms of fiction, with a little freelance editing and formatting thrown in. When not working, he can usually be found spending time with his family or cleaning something. Nick is also the editor of Overcoming Adversity: An Anthology for Andrew. You can find him hanging out on his blog, Goodreads, or Twitter.
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Thanks, Nick! This sounds excellent. Now back to editing ...
This is my last regular post for the next month. Check back for all the character sketches from Woven. You won't want to miss a day!
Any tips you'd like to share with a job hunter? Wouldn't you like an extra day that is just yours? Who's ready for Nick's book?
I'm David, and I just booked tickets for Medieval Times!