Category: Writing
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A New Furness Ghost Story for Halloween: The Lady in White
Just in time for Halloween, discover The Lady in White, a Furness ghost story inspired by the haunting legend of a young woman said to wander the ruins of Furness Abbey.
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Furness Abbey Medieval Fair
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, The Mereland Chronicles will be featured at the Furness Abbey Medieval Fair in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – right in the neighbourhood that inspired the novel’s setting.
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Amazon KDP Groundwood Paper vs Standard White
Is Amazon KDP Groundwood paper worth switching to? I compare Groundwood vs Standard White paper, including print quality, readability, weight, heavy ink performance and printing costs.
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Meet Me at the Grasmere Indie Book Fair
I will be exhibiting at the Grasmere Indie Book Fair on June 6, 2026, showcasing signed copies of my novel, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier. This historical mystery set in the Lake District explores loyalty, deception, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Join me for a chat and enjoy free…
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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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Looking for something to do next weekend?
I’ll be at the Furness Book Fair at Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston on Saturday 28 March 2026 (10am–4pm). Meet local authors, browse the stalls, and pick up a signed copy of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier at a special event price of £10.99. Free bookmarks available.
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Furness Book Fair at Swarthmoor Hall – Come and Say Hello
I’ll be attending the Furness Book Fair at Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston on Saturday 28 March (10am–4pm). Come and meet local authors, browse the book stalls, and pick up a signed copy of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier at a special event price. Free Mereland Chronicles bookmarks available on the…
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Free Kindle Promotion – Until Sunday
The Kindle edition of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is free on Amazon until Sunday. If you enjoy dark fantasy with mystery, tension, and a quietly unsettling atmosphere that grows with every chapter, feel free to download a copy while the promotion is live.
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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.
Paul J. Scribbans - Author 