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'Ushered'
Craig's second book 'Ushered'
is available now.
The journey to publish SOULSHADOW has taken nearly six years and the sale of my flat to realize this dream. I have learnt a lot about the process involved in publishing a book and the amount of dedication needed. I only hope the result is an enjoyable story for the reader.
I have been writing and performing songs for over 20 years and whilst I felt fulfilled by these ‘short stories’ I wanted to expand on some of the thoughts and ideas to create something that could be enjoyed by a wider audience. Being a rock star was and still is an ambition, so maybe one day - we do not always know where the path we tread will lead. Dreams keep our spirit alive.
I used to be in a band called ‘C’arpe Diem’ playing only original songs, sadly we are no more.
My books have given me great pleasure. I do not always write my ideas down at first preferring to let them fester away in the background until full fermentation has taken place and I can feel the words I want to write.
My second book USHERED is now available, this will be followed by SHELBOURNE next year, which is written and now just needs editing and finishing. Other books lined up are DREAMGEIST, VALLEY OF SHADOWS, and FROZEN.
My mind is sometimes too awash with ideas to work on them all at the same time so I normally set out the first Chapter of each, this keeps the idea wrapped up and warm for later on.
I have some really close friends who have helped on this journey to publish SOULSHADOW and USHERED, without them I wouldn’t be at this stage. Words cannot show the gratitude that I owe them as they have all worked for free.
I can often be found performing with the New Empire Players, who sadly lost their theatre recently, check out their web page – see links. I did not start fooling around on stage until later in my life, after always joking about it at school but never actually doing it.
I have really enjoyed this process and only hope everyone has as much enjoyment reading my books as I have had writing them.
Remember dreams are important, don’t be afraid to follow them just keep your eyes open on the way.
Craig
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Last updated 20.02.09