Tag Archives: e-books

The Red Arrows Hit Leith

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: FocusPocus.org Baccara In my final pre-day job coffee writing session of the week, I planned out the new ending to BACCARA BURNING. This was where all my decisions had to be made (or at least feel right) in order … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Hair

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: partypants.co.uk Shaving I really should shave more often. Ideally I should shave my head and face twice per week, but in reality I’m lazy during the week when it comes to that kind of thing. The problem is this: … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Book Festival Programme Announced

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: British Council I logged on to the Edinburgh Book Festival website first thing yesterday morning, but my hopes of an early scan of the 2010 events programme was dashed when I found out it was a 12 noon launch. … Continue reading →

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And So, The Peeling…

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Kellogs Get this. Yesterday I mentioned one of my short stories was rejected on Tuesday after 3 days and that I’d sent the piece straight back out. That same piece was returned to me YESTERDAY—1 day on submission!!! Obviously … Continue reading →

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Rewriting And Turning Over

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: 123rf.com I spent most of yesterday lathering after-sun cream on my pink forehead and the back of my neck. I was positively glowing as I walked around Edinburgh in the morning and stopped for a coffee and pastry to … Continue reading →

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Done With One, Into Another

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Jacob Bøtter Early rise yesterday morning after a series of really weird dreams. Lost in on stormy ocean with Lenny Henry was one, friendship betrayal another and sex with a fictional character from The West Wing the other. I … Continue reading →

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Time Out With Cate Masters

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Eternal Press/Cate Masters Today, I’m delighted to welcome fellow Eternal Press author and romance writer, Cate Masters, to Freedom from the Mundane. Cate’s short stories and flash fiction has appeared at Eternal Press (2009), Wild Child Publishing (2009), Freya’s … Continue reading →

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What’s The Problem, Dude?

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Mel Blanc STELLA received a wonderful review from romance author, Ginger Simspon, over the weekend. This is the first official review of my new book and I’m delighted it was so good! Click here to read. If you missed … Continue reading →

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Interviews And Promo Ops

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: ChelseaMclean.com I spent most of yesterday trying to lift myself out of a lag. My back was sore, my eyes tired, and I just felt like lying down and never looking at another computer screen ever again. But, STELLA … Continue reading →

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Stella Launch Day Review

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Eternal Press I’ll be appearing over at Sage Cohen’s, Writing the Life Poetic blog as part of my STELLA blog tour later today. Tune in for some fun and a fantastic giveaway! Boy, did I judge yesterday’s book launch … Continue reading →

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