Drip by Drip was recently featured by The Table Read - a website dedicated to spreading the word about independent authors. The site is run by JJ Barnes who is an author herself, and it features mainly books but also other creative work such as poetry. You can subscribe to it to hear about new … Continue reading The Table Read – A Website Dedicated To Highlighting People’s Creativity
Drip by Drip – An Extract
Periodically I will be sharing extracts from my fictional novel published by Hornbill Publishing that is now available from Amazon. In my latest extract I introduce one of the main antagonists in the book, the snake-like and wholly unscrupulous Dr Yin. The sort of doctor that you are better off avoiding. To set the scene, British tourist Bill … Continue reading Drip by Drip – An Extract
Read An E-Book A Week – Reading At A Discount
This week is a special week as it marks the annual ‘read an ebook a week’ promotion. It started way back in 2004 as a low key event as ebooks had just started to become popular, and is now a global buzz with all major publishers and booksellers getting in on the act to heavily … Continue reading Read An E-Book A Week – Reading At A Discount
Designing Your Book Cover – An Expensive Business?
When I wanted a cover designed for my latest fiction book I did the usual searches and it was clear that it would cost several hundred pounds if using the suppliers suggested by Mr Google. However, I knew what I wanted and that the cover should incorporate my own pictures. With the help of my … Continue reading Designing Your Book Cover – An Expensive Business?
Book extract from Drip by Drip – the arrival into Cambodia
My first fictional book entitled 'Drip By Drip' is a thriller set in Cambodia, and I will be reproducing some excerpts on my websites over the coming weeks. The book follows a middle-aged English couple Bill & Rachel Brown as they embark on a dream holiday, only to find themselves embroiled with a ruthless criminal … Continue reading Book extract from Drip by Drip – the arrival into Cambodia
A History Of Ocean Liners In 50 Objects
For somebody that worked with most of the world's cruise companies for eight years I have strangely never been on a cruise. I have however been on many ships and a few liners though though my work, usually for meetings or a grand tour. I was lucky enough to have lunch in the first class … Continue reading A History Of Ocean Liners In 50 Objects
Drip by Drip – A Thriller Set In Cambodia
Every so often you visit a country that really touches you. I do not mean that you have a great time – that is usually a given. I mean a destination that gets you thinking deeply, makes you unusually emotional and ekes a way into your very heart and soul. Cambodia is one of a … Continue reading Drip by Drip – A Thriller Set In Cambodia
Book Review – The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Everything that is to be said about the Holocaust has been written already, right? Well not quite actually. This astonishing book tells the true story of Slovakian Jew Lale, a confident would be entrepreneur prior to the War, who is sent to the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau along with hundreds of thousands of fellow Jews, as … Continue reading Book Review – The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Book Review – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
The book is extraordinary, powerful, thought-provoking and deeply disturbing. I really loved it. I was initially drawn to the book due to the Aleppo setting, the ancient Syrian settlement being my favourite city that I have ever visited. It follows Nuri & Afra, a couple fleeing their war torn country to undertake an arduous journey … Continue reading Book Review – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
Hornbill Publishing
My name is Will Linsdell, the creator of Hornbill Publishing. This is my London based publishing house, which at the present time features my own works only. Passionate about travel and an avid football fan, writing about my cherished hobbies just seemed like a natural thing to do. Over time I hope to also feature … Continue reading Hornbill Publishing