Category: Novel
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When a Story Stays With You
A single line from a recent reader review stopped me: “It has stayed in my mind.” What begins as a familiar story becomes something far more unsettling and far harder to forget.
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From Idea to Bookshop
From idea to bookshop shelf. The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now sitting in the Lake District that inspired it, ready to be discovered by new readers.
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The Crier now on IngramSpark
The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now available beyond Amazon, as it’s listed through IngramSpark for wider distribution. Readers can request local bookstores to order it and can also purchase it directly on IngramSpark. The story remains the same, now with more purchasing options, including a hardback version.
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Mereland Hits the Radio Waves!
This morning is shaping up to be an exciting one. I will be appearing on BBC Radio Cumbria just after 10:30, where I will be talking about the release of my debut novel, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. For those of you who are new to my blog, the book…
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Book Trailer | Romance
The next book trailer for The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier explores the story’s emotional heart; love, desire, and the dark consequences of devotion. Following earlier trailers on separation and beauty, this one reveals the romance at the centre of the novel.
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Proofed and Ready to Go!
The proofs are done and it’s full steam ahead for The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. Pre-orders are live, and I’m truly grateful to everyone who’s already ordered. If you haven’t yet, now’s the perfect time to join in. This journey’s just getting started! 👀
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Abbeys & Algorithms of Novel Writing
What do abbeys, algorithms and novels have in common? More than you might think. From coding Z80 assembly on a ZX Spectrum to writing The Mereland Chronicles, I’ve learned that patience, structure and resilience are what keep both code and stories alive.
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Mapping Mereland: The World of The Crier
Step into Mereland with the official map of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, inspired by the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria. Blending real Lake District geography with older place names like Ulverstone, Daltune, and Baarrai, the map highlights a world where history and fantasy meet.
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Now we Wait…
Sending my manuscript to the editor felt like launching a rocket: excitement mixed with the fear of explosion. Now, I’m juggling promo tasks while my feet recover from plantar fasciitis. Meanwhile, I’ve become a reading machine! Let’s get this book into the wild!
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NEWS FLASH – Final Edits!
After years of world-building, writing, and rewrites, The Mereland Chronicles has officially gone in for its final edit. It’s one of the last big steps before launch. It’s starting to feel real!
Paul J. Scribbans - Author 