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I am writing

I am writing-fourteen

Today has been a productive and enjoyable day. Two more chapters have been written and I can see the story moving towards it’s ending. Ending for this book that is. In my mind, Dragon realm, it’s sequel, may have a few more instalments yet to conclude as a universe. Not a bad thing, as that’s future avenues for inspiration.

Dragon Realm was originally written as contribution to an anthology inspired by Birmingham. I think I chose the theme a city of thousand trades. As such, I wrote about lots of different people in Birmingham from a variety of jobs. It is short, compact, but could be the start of something,

This spring, I was really struggling with a WIP that I was thirty thousand words deep into. I was also feeling tired, burned out and perhaps needed to see , do something differently creatively. Dragon Realm was on my mind, and i decided to take a look at the book, the characters and see where The Muse took me.

Was a good move. My creative mojo came back, as did pleasure in writing and using my imagine. I’ve tried to be consistent and committed; to write regularly and write that which makes me happy. It’s very personal to me. To enjoy my writing, be immersed in it and above all, believe in it. I think I had displaced the joy with tiredness, burnout and not letting myself be free with my imagination.

I am enjoying it, I have inky fingers. Alas, I can see the story ending. It will complete as planned. That brings me some sadness. However, after yesterdays marathon planning session, there are two more projects to get into straight after the first draft. The mojo is there, one needs to keep a momentum. I’ve developed a detailed plan and have a strategy in how to break it all down into chunks to write. This will help set targets to maintain focus and motivation. Will have to make sure that i do prioritise time and actually bracket it off to write.

I am writing

I am writing-twelve

Creativity comes in many forms. Over the last 18 months, I’ve been trying build up another avenue, purely for fun, through sip and paint.

Over the last eighteen months, I’ve accrued something of a collection. Last night, I added to it with a technicolour Birmingham Bull, under the watchful eye and tutelage of The Arty Chameleon. Ki is a local artist who regularly holds sip and paint events with acrylics.

Now. I don’t profess to be an expert, or any form of competent artist. These are all very much about being in the moment, enjoying the process and being creative in a different way.

I rather like my Birmingham tryptic, has been created through serendipity and enjoyment. There what is locally termed the Floozy in the Jacuzzi in a cup of typhoo. The Rotunda and St Martins as well as the Birmingham Bull.

There have been a variation of themes and I’ve usually been in the best of company, friends, soul sisters and family, Making it a thoroughly enjoyable, highly recommended experience.

I like them, even though they might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Whilst the chances of these hanging in a gallery are fairly close to zero, never say never. I do have some watercolours too that I’ve found and rather like using them.

There you go. Creativity comes in all forms.

I am writing

I am writing-Three

Have had some time to do a little writing in the last couple of days. Not reams and reams, but a couple of thousand words to get things going. Hopefully there is time to over the weekend to add to that tally. I don’t tend to give myself categorically imperative words counts. I find this unrealistic, and there can be a feeling of undue pressure as well. I would rather enjoy writing, retain some motivation and also go with a flow.

My current project is an expansion of corner of my writing paracosm. You may note that I have distinct Universes. I have the Fragments Universe, The Beyond Kangana Universe and then there’s the Devan Coultrie Universe. There is a picture at the top of the post of that collection as it is for the time being.

The current writing project is technically a sequel. Development and a bit more detail of the first book. I don’t want to give too much away just yet; I would rather have more concrete information before I do that. I also feel rather protective of it. To work on it, get it done and dusted before any public exposure. What I can tell you, that it is indeed set in Birmingham, once again.

Whilst I am trying to get back into writing, I am also keeping an eye on film making. There is a script, a plan and ongoing discussions with producer Chris. We are currently looking for actors with this project as detailed below.

Pink sari is a short story from Behind The Scenes and fresh off the back of the rip roaring success that was Devan Coultrie, here we go again!

We are looking for actors to participate in Unpaid/Volunteer Opportunity

Great for portfolio development/gaining experience

Actors based in Birmingham/West Midlands

‘Pink Sari’

Life is full of memories and moments. Anand is trying to remember, before he starts to forget. Trying to hold on to precious memories and moments of love and family. A moment with a pink sari, that became a life time.

Characters required?

Anand-main character (60’s)

Dipti-main character’s wife (60’s)

Contact via website.

Books, writing

Have you seen the dragons?

Have you met the dragons of Birmingham?

A collection of stories that document what might happen if Birmingham played home to dragons. Everyday people find themselves trusted with eggs that help keep the skies of Birmingham safe. There are familiar landmarks, familiar settings that the winged creatures find being their home.

The dragons don’t just stay in this book. They also appear in other parts of my writing universe. If you take a look, you may find them in Chandni rises.

Dragon Realm was a really fun book to write. I was encouraged to write something different, and why not dragons? Why shouldn’t dragons also land in Birmingham. I see no reason why Birmingham should miss out on such fantasy.

The whole book universe is interconnected, so see if you spot all the links!

book signings

Book Events 2025

2025 has arguably the busiest ticket for book events. It promises to be an interesting year, in marking ten years since I first self-published. Let’s hope my maths holds up! All being well, I shall be at a number of events this year. There are a couple of wait-lists, but I don’t think I shall make the cut for those.

The book odyssey 2025 kicks off quite early this year.

  1. Leeds Book Bonanza
  2. Book lovers in Birmingham
  3. Leek Book festival
  4. Belfast Books and Ballgowns
  5. Wonderland In Notttingham
  6. Authors invade Scotland Stranraer
  7. Dudley Con-Himley

Quite a lot, eh? There’s a fair bit of travel involved, which will be interesting to plot and plan. I’m rather excited by the one in Belfast and also Scotland. Whilst I’ve been to the US, and Montana. These are special as these are big events here in the United Kingdom. I’ve yet to take my books to Wales. The closest I’ve got is Shrewsbury.

Books

Koby is Back! 03/03/2025

The Fragments Universe reverberates with great change. As Gorbind Phalla exits and his daughter takes up his mantle with Chandni Rises. Someone else will have to rise to the challenge of overseeing The Fragments Universe.

Koby Anand has this challenge thrust upon him. Having been a leading man in his own book, Koby now has to manage not only his life but the contents of the whole Fragments Universe. There is a Transfer of Power from Gorbind Phalla with Koby having to work out what it means to take up the helm and lead the figments of The Fragments Universe.

A cast of familiar faces such as Devan Coultrie, Hades, the Lord of the Underworld and The Lady Aurelia all step into the breech to help Koby take on his new role. Not to mention a few new characters preparing for their own stories in this ever-evolving story telling universe.

A road map that details what Koby gets up to when he’s not tied up by his author’s pen and has to grapple with a whole new way of being a figment of an imagination.

Books, ebook

Chandni Chirag: PRE-ORDER LINK

https://amzn.to/4c60bSz

Goes live on Kindle

7th August 2024

A sequel to the Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange.

As the battle concludes, a new dawn breaks over Birmingham. The city has changed. The city walls vibrate with what happened and what is to come.

As Lord of the Manor of Birmingham, Gorbind rode into battle, with Chandni and Armaan. Padmi had waved them off, with nothing but hope to hang onto. From having survived zombies, to hatching dragons and a dash of vampires.

Delia Entwhistle has earned her stripes and The Lady Aurelia arrives to take her place alongside the Lord of the Manor of Birmingham. Plus, there is Akaash. As he comes to grips with his place in this tale of a family pulling together in the face of adversity.

A story of change as Chandni, Armaan and Padmi do their best to keep each other standing whilst managing the new threats to the City of Birmingham.

Secrets will come out into the open as Chandni Rises.

Books, ebook

PRE-ORDER LINK: CHANDNI RISES

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9VWBKLX

A sequel to the Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange.

As the battle concludes, a new dawn breaks over Birmingham. The city has changed. The city walls vibrate with what happened and what is to come.

As Lord of the Manor of Birmingham, Gorbind rode into battle, with Chandni and Armaan. Padmi had waved them off, with nothing but hope to hang onto. From having survived zombies, to hatching dragons and a dash of vampires.

Delia Entwhistle has earned her stripes and The Lady Aurelia arrives to take her place alongside the Lord of the Manor of Birmingham. Plus, there is Akaash. As he comes to grips with his place in this tale of a family pulling together in the face of adversity.

A story of change as Chandni, Armaan and Padmi do their best to keep each other standing whilst managing the new threats to the City of Birmingham.

Secrets will come out into the open as Chandni Rises.

Books, ebook, indie author

Beyond Kangana: The Series

The Beyond Kangana Series

This series follows all that happens to Gorbind Phalla and his family beyond ‘Kangana’ and with ‘The Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange’. We start with the Battle of Gravelly Hill as Gorbind and his family face a different life. Their experiences mean that that the world as they know it, will never be the same again.

Chandni Rises sees the family battle new and growing challenges. The saga concludes with Chandni Chirag as the family faces a new future after the Carnage at Coppice Mayhew.

ON ITS WAY!! CHANDNI RISES

A sequel to the Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange.

As the battle concludes, a new dawn breaks over Birmingham. The city has changed. The city walls vibrate with what happened and what is to come.

As Lord of the Manor of Birmingham, Gorbind rode into battle, with Chandni and Armaan. Padmi had waved them off, with nothing but hope to hang onto. From having survived zombies, to hatching dragons and a dash of vampires.

Delia Entwhistle has earned her stripes and The Lady Aurelia arrives to take her place alongside the Lord of the Manor of Birmingham. Plus, there is Akaash. As he comes to grips with his place in this tale of a family pulling together in the face of adversity.

A story of change as Chandni, Armaan and Padmi do their best to keep each other standing whilst managing the new threats to the City of Birmingham.

Secrets will come out into the open as Chandni Rises.

THE FINAL PART

CHANDNI CHIRAG BEYOND KANGANA

The final instalment of The Beyond Kangana Series is the herald of change to follow Chandni Rises.

The immediate aftermath of the Carnage at Coppice Mayhew has devastating loss. Padmi, Armaan and Chandni have to reconcile themselves with that they have lost as well as what they have gained.

Akaash joins them as they walk a path of loss towards healing, love and a different sense of family.

Chandni is now Lord of the Manor of Birmingham and sees the duties of the job stretch out before her. Padmi has the job of nurturing her daughter in her new job. Armaan grows into the role of being her Lieutenant. Birmingham will never be the same again.

DCIU

Devan Coultrie is Unwell: So far!

Well, it’s nearly six months since Devan Coultrie is Unwell was released. What an adventure it has been so far!

The last six months has seen a fair few laurels land for the cast/crew of of Devan Coultrie is Unwell. There is another six months on this Filmy-Adventure!

A JAmedia.ukProduction. A Punam Farmah Film. Devan Coultrie Is Unwell

Confused, out of sorts; Devan’s day isn’t going well. From the bathroom, his bedroom to a bar. What exactly is going on?

#vivelehoochbaron

#DCIU