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Over the years I’ve heard many powerful speeches from incredible individuals shinning a light the injustices in the world.

Highlighting anything from the peril’s of #War, the #Environment, #gayrights to #Civilrights.

Speech’s by #StephenFry, #TonyBenn, #SachaBaronCohen, #GloriaSteinem #GretaThunberg to name but a few.

I recently watched the speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister, #MartinLutherKingJr during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in August 1963. In the speech, King called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States… To this day it’s incredibly powerful and relevant.

If you get the time I’d urge you to listen to it.

Do you have a link to a speech the moved you you’d like to share?

#blacklivesmatter #martinlutherking #ihaveadream #love #justice #art #freedom #usa #america

#speech #publicspeaking #motivation #communication #language #english #leadership #debate #inspiration

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Music played a massive part of development as a teen… I lived for it and refused to acknowledge any boundaries.

My love for music incapsulated anything from #Funkadelic to #DeadKennedys and still does to this day.

I thought I’d post something that may strike a chord with some of you! A list which includes #TheSweet who released the very first single I purchased (Ballroom Blitz)!

#PinkFloyd

#TheClash

#TheDoors

#JoyDivision

#SexPistols

#AdamAnt

#23Skidoo

#Spizzenergy

#RipRig&Panic

#TRex

#Queen

#HumanLeague

#Aswad

#TheSlits

#TheBirthdayParty

#SiouxsieandtheBanshees

#Bauhaus

#FleetwoodMac

#TheVelvetUnderground

#EchoandtheBunnymen

#Tuxedomoon

…to name a few

#music #musician #artist #singer #dance #guitar #song #bands

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

#supportindieauthors

“Margaret was an especially great main character, a strong, complex, and multi-faceted woman”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

#supportindieauthors

“The plot is worthy of being made into an action movie”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods

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There are some things that need repeating again and again ...

The life line to any author especially indie authors is a review.

If you read something that moves you and has the power to occupy your mind beyond the pages then share that moment and write a review.

#fightclub

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#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #harpercollins #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #booklife #sci-fi #editors #literaryagents #supportindieauthors

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

#supportindieauthors

“This book caught my attention from the very first chapter and held it to the last”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods

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Sometimes it’s good to acknowledge those artists, performers or just original raw talent that walk and work amongst us. Inspiring or pushing boundaries but all of the time offering up a piece of their soul in the name of entertainment.

Today I give a shout out to #MontyPython

When I was growing up I would love sitting up late with my #Dad watching TV, luckily for me he loved all the good shit like Monty Python and #SpikeMilligan

There was nothing funnier and greater for me than listening to him laugh out loud.

As you can imagine, this had a real impact on me in the best way and even to this day still chuckle at the old sketches.

#montypython #johncleese #ericidle #montypythonandtheholygrail #michaelpalin #terrygilliam #terryjones #grahamchapman #montypythonsflyingcircus #comedy #lifeofbrian #holygrail #britishcomedy #movie #cinema #art #film #movies #spamalot #montypythonslifeofbrian #pythons #alwayslookonthebrightsideoflife #Funny

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

#supportindieauthors

“A whip-smart, heart-felt, action-packed thriller”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

#supportindieauthors

“It never lets up from the beginning to a very satisfying end”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods #followfriday #rockingchairbooks #bookclub #bookclubofinstagram

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Sometimes it’s good to acknowledge those artists, performers or just original raw talent that walk and work amongst us. Inspiring or pushing boundaries but all of the time offering up a piece of their soul in the name of entertainment.

Today I want to acknowledge #QuentinTarantino

The Tarantino film that most impacted on me when it first see it was #Pulpfiction

I’d seen #ReservoirDogs which was raw as fuck but Pulp Fiction hit the button on so many different levels.

#Tarantino #killBill #HatefulEight #Ingloriousbastards #JackieBrown #Django #DeathProof #OnceuponatimeinHollywood #Dusktilldawn

#movies #movie #film #cinema #films #hollywood #actor #art #actress #netflix #moviescenes #filmmaking #movienight #photography #tv #director #filmmaker

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

#supportindieauthors

“The author McQuade delivers a powerful book that captures listeners attention and holds it to the end”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods

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Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share some feedback on the Johnson Trilogy…

A huge thanks for all of those that took the time to review

#supportindieauthors

“Total adrenaline rush”

Publications:

NEW GODS

FIFTEEN DAYS IN MAY

AWAKEN

All books available on #Amazon & #iTunes

Available in Hardback/Paperback/Kindle/Audiobook

#authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods

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For the Last month or so I have been a guest on a number of #communityradio and #localradio stations. Discussing anything from #writing , #selfpublishing to #Marketing. The aim is to encourage #writers everywhere to push on regardless of rejections from #Agents and #publishers. They have allowed me to discuss my own journey in getting my two #novels to print. Now I have to say, it has been an incredible experience talking to #radiostations from here in #Essex to #Philadelphia in the US. The people that run these stations are the true hero’s of the air-ways, mostly volunteers giving their time to do the most incredible work in supporting their communities. Today, as part of my journey I was interviewed by the incredible @Ollielrogers at @Chelmsfordcr (Chelmsford Community Radio). Not only did we talk about all things writing and my books but he was kind enough to let me talk about my mum and the influence she had on my writing journey. For those of you that may be interested, the link below is for the whole show (my bit kicks in 1h 5m into the show). https://www.mixcloud.com/chelmsfordcr/sunday-chelmsfordchatting-070221-chelmsford-community-radio/ #ChelmsfordCR @Montcoradio @burgesshillradio.co.uk @shiresoundsradio @whitstablebayradio @phoenix98fm @radioacademy #supportindieauthors (at Essex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLApQsRAIy-/?igshid=by7oksjc438

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Thought I’d throw up a #flashbackfriday This is a pic I took back in Feb 2011 of lower #manhattan from the top of the #rockafellercenter . . . #NYC #newyork #newyorknewyork #newyorkcity #authorscommunity #indieauthor #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #booklife #sci-fi #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #supportindieauthors (at New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK52YpeABXW/?igshid=s2ls0dsi72n5

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I know that you’ve heard me say this time and time again, but I think I speak for all authors, especially #indieauthors, that a #review is so important. Did you know after 20 to 25 reviews Amazon includes your book in ‘also bought’ and ‘might like’ lists, this increases exposure massively. Look, if an author has made you cry, scared, smile, angry, write a #review. If an author has had the ability to remove you from reality and immerse in another world or dimension, write a review. And if they had you thinking about their story long after the last page had been turned, share it. Please #share and #supportindieauthors #trainspotting . #authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #harpercollins #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #booklife #sci-fi #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #bookreview #newgods #15daysinmay (at Canvey Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKqirklARYz/?igshid=1ocf9vfourzxg

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I don’t know about you but I’m always on the look out for music to #run #walk or #train too. Well I recently found a DJ that hits the spot #ibluestone I appreciate that I’m a little late to the party as he has been around a while. Especially as he has collaborated with #arminvanbuuren (who I have the hugest respect for, so much so he features in my #book #NEWGOODS So check Ilan Bluestone out, he’s mint! I’m also open to suggestions btw! #running #canvey #riverthames #canveyisland #london #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishing #novel #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #booklife #authorlife #exercisemotivation #training #love #audiobooks #audiobookstagram #audiobooknarrator #audiobooklove #audible (at Canvey Island Seafront) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoQWQEg92h/?igshid=fey24smtwgjm

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I know that you’ve heard me say this time and time again, but I think I speak for all authors, especially #indieauthors, that a #review is so important. If an author has made you cry, scared, smile, angry, write a #review. If an author has had the ability to remove you from reality and immerse in another world or dimension, write a review. And if they had you thinking about their story long after the last page had been turned, share it. #shaunofthedead . #authorscommunity #writerswrite #indieauthor #instabooks #publishing #author #writing #writingcommunity #publishers #novel #harpercollins #booklove #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #ilovereading #bookaholic #bookaddict #booklife #sci-fi #agents #literaryagents #indieauthorbooks #supportindieauthors #bookreview #newgods #15daysinmay (at Canvey Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKbJT0fgKKC/?igshid=g8jvgl69ad8r