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The Tribulations of Kharman

Former resistance fighter and prison escapee Kharman Black finally finds peace on the seemingly progressive, civilised world of Kyliea. Once there, he embarks upon an illegal relationship with his native guide, Evree Nuarn. But as a pawn-spy operative to a demanding Takion called Drakral whose race are ancient enemies with the Kyliean Union, Kharman can never be free, and trouble is never too far…

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Civil War Movie Review

AG's Civil War near-future dystopian drama has potential but lacks depth.

This is my brief intake on the new movie Civil War but before I do this here is an update on my second novel. I am still looking for a Copy-editor, a professional this time, whom is willing to go through my second book. One on Readsy quoted me $2,640. Now, to anyone reading this, would you pay this amount if you’d just finished your novel? Am just asking a question and this is not a critique.…

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2nd Book Delayed!

My second book will be delayed. Most of you, who bought my first novel, in 2021, haven't even finished reading it, so there's no real rush.

The sequel to the Tribulations of Kharman will be delayed and may not even be out this year due to finacial constraints. Let me explain — My second novel was recently edited by a proofreader. I am not entirely happy with the work and am now looking for another editor, possibly a copy editor. Now editors are not cheap, in fact i am learning this is the most expensive procedure of self-publishing.…

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Another Edit to Follow

It’s a new year now. 2024, and I am looking forward to some big changes in life and hopefully positive ones. I hope you all and my readers are doing well, and moving up in life. I’ve gone over the edits done by the proofreader. I had the time too as I am away from my current day job and this has been a refreshing time for me to get things done. This editor initially made a few comments, as a…

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My Review Take on the Movie Leave the World Behind

Leave the World Behind is an apocalyptic sci-fi tale, layered with codes I wanted to review.

The editor has finished editing my story and sent it back two days earlier. I haven’t had the time to review it but today, on Christmas Eve, I will. Part of me wonders if she rushed through it as it wasn’t due till today. Now don’t misunderstand me, I am pleased that the work is done but didn’t expect to be getting it back earlier than the deadline they set. So, I will go through it, and I don’t…

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Thoughts on Benjamin Zephaniah & The Editing Phase

Summary on the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah and my second book.

I’ll start off by offering my condolences to the late Benjamin Zephaniah and his family and friends. I was startled when I heard that the famous poet, passed away suddenly last week. I wasn’t even aware he was 65 years old. Didn’t think he was that old or that young and, to me, that is still too early to pass away. I read some of his poetry growing up, which had some influence on me when I was…

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Hold On! Second Novel Will Be Here Soon

Update on second novel in series.

Again! I’ve been overwhelmed with work — both paid and personal — courses too and I’m doing over a dozen.so have been totally neglecting this page, but I’m still around, and on links like Linked In, and Instragram, if anyone wants to reach out. My birthday only passed last month and spent much of my two week break commemorating with friends and family I hadn’t seen in a while. I blame work for…

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Most Editors Are Too Expensive

Second Novel Arriving Soon. Be Patient. Been three months since my last post but thankful the Most High has preserved my life/health and given me the strength and spirit to endure this year’s lessons, despite constantly falling short and falling behind on what i should have done. My second novel I am reviewing and the cover is near completion so am predicting a 2024 release. Some weeks ago I…

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Don't Just Buy My Book, Read It Too

First blog post, for the year, in months.

My posts will continue to be infrequent and sparse. I’m not a regular blogger nor do I desire to be. Since Thursday i have an injury to my shoulder and left arm, limiting my mobility and giving me the perfect excuse to post an update on the wonderful world of writing and creativity. My second novel and the sequel to my first novel, The Tribulations of Kharman, is complete and I am looking for…

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Still Here, Writing

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Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday this Christmas. Also get my book, for the New Year. You will not regret it as it’s a good read and I’ve received many positive feedback! I’ve been slacking with where I should be now with regards to my creativity. My computer went on the blink several days ago, which knocked my progress back to over a month however it’s not really an excuse, and even though I’m…

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Who I'd Have to Play My Characters if My Book Was Adapted to Screen

Who I’d Have to Play My Characters if My Book Was Adapted to Screen

Long last the sun is blossoming over the UK and It’s great to finally get some heat, in a country, where the majority of time it’s cold. So whilst the weather gets hotter I hope people and those who are vulnerable are taking the necessary precautions to stay safe particularly from the UK heatwave. Now the sequel to my novel, The Tribulations of Kharman, is still in the editing pose. Am…

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Another Tedious Update

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Why a book. Here a video of why on my channel. Make sure to hit the like button to improve the YouTube algorithm!

Why a book. Here a video of why on my channel. Make sure to hit the like button to improve the YouTube algorithm! #thetribulationsofkharman #spaceoperabooks #sci-fibooks #selfpublishing #self-publishing #books #publishing #video #newauthors #selfpublished #selfpublishedauthor #writers #blackauthors #blackwriters

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The Problems I Faced With Self-Publishing

The Problems I Faced With Self-Publishing

It’s been a rather tiresome few months and I’ve been up to my neck in work and courses plus glued to the news with all the terrible things happening in the world and how things could escalate. Rather distracting and unsettling pertaining to wars and refugees, people losing their lives, and we should take notice of what’s happening particularly when it has potential to affect us. I’m still…

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C.Lonestar's Top 10 Favourite Underrated Sc-fi movies

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As we mourn the passing of legendary actor Sydney Poitier and my condolences too. This is a post, I wanted to do, on my fab movies. These are movies, some are well known and others are considered complete trash by the majority however I never allow peoples’ opinions to influence my tastes. These are Sci-fi movies I’ve placed in an order of the year they came out, which are a diverse bunch. There…

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My Vlog & YouTube Channel

This is a short video I created with regards to my book.

This is a short video I created with regards to my book. You can can like and subscribe to my channel by clicking here.