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Rivendell Archway Opening
"It's a big house this, and very peculiar. Always a bit more to discover, and no knowing what you'll find round a corner. And Elves, sir! Elves here, and Elves ...
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Amanzimtoti: The Ridge – OUT NOW!
After the drama of Amazon accidentally [ closing my account ], and only regaining access to it around 10pm NZT last night, my official launch day for Amanzimtoti: The Ridge ...
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not with a bang but a whimper
Amanzimtoti: The Ridge has officially launched! I've just received an email notification from Amazon informing me that the novel was released and that my pre-order was now available. Pretty exciting, ...
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Cicadas; or, the horror movie chorus
This summer has seen the emergence of the cicadas here in Wellington, New Zealand. In particular the Amphipsalta Zelandica, which is a sort of black and green colour, and one of ...
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Hi, If you're receiving this email notification, it's because you signed up to receive updates from my site: carmenshea.co.uk I want to let to know that I've recently upgraded my subscribers page ...
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KindleScout: The Verdict
So I've just received word from KindleScout in regards to my campaign for Amanzimtoti: The Ridge and it has not been selected for publication by them. I'm actually okay with this decision ...
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Rivendell Archway Opening
"It's a big house this, and very peculiar. Always a bit more to discover, and no knowing what you'll find round a corner. And Elves, sir! Elves here, and Elves ...
Read More
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Amanzimtoti: The Ridge – OUT NOW!
After the drama of Amazon accidentally [ closing my account ], and only regaining access to it around 10pm NZT last night, my official launch day for Amanzimtoti: The Ridge ...
Read More
Read More

not with a bang but a whimper
Amanzimtoti: The Ridge has officially launched! I've just received an email notification from Amazon informing me that the novel was released and that my pre-order was now available. Pretty exciting, ...
Read More
Read More

Cicadas; or, the horror movie chorus
This summer has seen the emergence of the cicadas here in Wellington, New Zealand. In particular the Amphipsalta Zelandica, which is a sort of black and green colour, and one of ...
Read More
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Subscriptions are changing!
Hi, If you're receiving this email notification, it's because you signed up to receive updates from my site: carmenshea.co.uk I want to let to know that I've recently upgraded my subscribers page ...
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KindleScout: The Verdict
So I've just received word from KindleScout in regards to my campaign for Amanzimtoti: The Ridge and it has not been selected for publication by them. I'm actually okay with this decision ...
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