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My working career spans the Royal Navy, a spell as a dairyman in the Highlands of Scotland, many years in military survey in the British Army, and a fourth career in Information Technology. I have recently become a budding author. See more...-
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Category Archives: Eleven Miles
Free Novels for Black Friday!
Although I believe that “Black Friday” is just a marketing invention to dupe the masses into accepting an extra sale period, I am entering into the spirit. For just one day only, on 24th November *, you will be able … Continue reading
Posted in black friday, Book, Eleven Miles, free book, knitting can walk
Tagged achievement, africa, amazon, black friday, books, botswana, download, eleven miles, elevenmiles, free, hong kong, inspiration, inspirational, knitting can walk
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Books and Coffee
Exciting News! The manager of Coffee#1 in Andover has agreed that I can sit and sign copies of my two novels, Eleven Miles and Knitting Can Walk!, in his coffee shop on the afternoon of 12th May. If you haven’t … Continue reading
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Tagged andover, book, Book Signing, coffee shop, coffee#1, eleven miles, feedback, knitting can walk, personal
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Whatever Happened to Small is Beautiful?
Originally posted on SC Skillman Author:
In 1993, E.F. Schmacher published a book entitled Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as if People Mattered. It was well received, and promised a potential revolution in ideas for capitalism and for…
Posted in Eleven Miles, indie, Personal, Writing
Tagged author, breakthrough, movie, publishing, Self-publishing, skillman, writing
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Eleven Miles – more touching reviews
It fills my heart with pride and joy when I read reviews of my debut novel, Eleven Miles, which tell of the real reflection of life and society in remote African villages. This is exactly what I was trying to … Continue reading
Posted in Book review, Eleven Miles, Personal
Tagged africa, amazon, book review, botswana, Children, eleven miles, South African, writing, writing inspiration
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Feedback: Eleven Miles
This morning, I received the following email from a reader of Eleven Miles. I’ve literally just finished your book. Wow! What an amazing story and so beautifully written. Boi is such an inspiration and her positive outlook on everything she … Continue reading
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Tagged boitumelo, book, book review, eleven miles, elevenmiles, feedback
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What’s Everybody Reading on Vacation – Summer 2015?
Four years ago, Fifty Shades of Grey was the top Summer holiday read all over Europe, if not the world. This year, what is it? Well, I have walked around the pool at the family owned Hermes Hotel in Kos, and … Continue reading
Southern African Empowerment and Cultural Workshop
I can honestly say that yesterday was the most wonderful and enjoyable day of my recent life. It all started with the Andover parkrun. The conditions were ideal, and the company was, as usual, splendid. I was nowhere near to … Continue reading
Posted in Book, Botswana, Culture, Eleven Miles, South African
Tagged culture, elevenmiles, South African
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African Empowerment Workshop
Are you interested in the culture and people of southern Africa? Now is your big chance to find out more by participating in our Southern African Empowerment and Cultural Workshop on 14th March at St Thomas Hall in Grays, Essex … Continue reading
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Tagged book, botswana, coming of age, eleven miles, elevenmiles
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