On The Third Day out in paperback today!
12 May 2011
The paperback version of my second novel is out today. On The Third Day is an apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic novel all rolled into one. I wrote a few blogs around this time last year to explain a little about the story and themes that you can read here:
And here:
In a nutshell it presupposes a biblical disaster in the modern world, “God’s back and this time he’s angry!”
It’s funny that the paperback is already out. It seems like only yesterday I was still writing the thing. I’ve had some proof copies of the little version sent to me and they look beautiful in the new package. I’m very happy with how it’s turned out. If you are looking for something to read then you can buy it from the usual places.
I’m not doing much to celebrate the release. In fact, I’m about to head to the library to write some more of a presentation I’m giving for the Cowbridge Book Festival next week. Oh the glamour! Without meaning to sound cheesy, I love writing so this is actually a perfect way for me to celebrate. I might also buy myself something nice for dinner because my girlfriend’s out with her friends tonight. It’s a toss up between a Chicken Orleans sandwich from Greggs or I might push the boat out and get some noodles from the New Empire in Whitchurch, Cardiff. If you ever go there, it’s number 38 on the menu. Nom nom, as they say on the internet these days.
In other news, I’ve been asked to read at the Green Man festival at the end of August. John Williams (author of the Cardiff Trilogy) is arranging it and I’m honoured to appear. Having been to the festival three times in the past it’s pretty great to be invited as a guest there. I know the Flaming Lips are playing this year, and hopefully a few anti-folk people will be there too. I’ll have to check the line-up.
So all is well. What I really need to do now, though, is knuckle down with my third novel. Working full time and writing a book is proving difficult but I’m well into it and enjoying the challenge. More importantly, I’m enjoying the story which is always a good sign.
Finally, last Monday I went to see the Uncaged Monkeys show last week. This is a science/comedy show hosted by Robin Ince and featuring Brian Cox, Chris Addison, Ben Goodacre and Simon Singh. It was really, really great and I urge you to check it out if the show comes to your town. Simon Singh, who wrote “Big Bang” proved that Teletubbies are evil on the night and I’d like to share with you how (hope Simon doesn’t mind).
Teletubbies are made with time and money so:
Teletubbies = time x money
Axiom #1: We all know that time is money so…
Teletubbies = money x money
Or
Teletubbies = money2
Axiom #2: We also know that money is the root of all evil
So if money = √evil
Then money2 = evil
So Teletubbies = evil
It’s quite simple really.
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