Apologies to those too young to remember 'Thunderbirds', 'Joe90', 'Stingray', 'Space1999' and many other ground breaking TV series from the 60s and 70s but I'm feeling rather chuffed that someone of the ilk of the very talented Sylvia Anderson (nee Thamm) has taken the time to review the brilliant 'Spectre Antiques'. Impressing someone with that sort of credibility in the world of TV and Film can only fill you with confidence for 2012.
As a result of the above Sylvia was able to recommend the shelves of Daunt Books who have, surely, the most beautiful of bookshops. It is an ambition for 2012 to see my very own works on show within their establishments.
I am pleased to announce that 'Spectre Antiques' is the proud sponsor of Mr David James, the talented Ginger Winger for The South Wales Scorpions Rugby League Team. 'Bloggsy' will be running them in for four points from Feb 2012 onwards. Keep an eye on his success via http://www.scorpionsrl.com/team_member.php?id=501 .
Congratulations to the ONS/IPO Writer's group who generated £250 for the Ty Hafan 'Charidee'. A collection of stories for the 'Winter Bizarre' publication of very high standard, raised rave reviews from work colleagues. I look forward to contributing to the Summer addition as well.
It's Xmas Eve and I'm mellowing into the festivities. Have a great time people and I look forward to you telling me how successful 2012 has been for you.
Best festive wishes
Lurv
Saturday 24 December 2011
Sunday 6 November 2011
Book signing #1 done
Hi all
My first book signing for 'Spectre Antiques' took place last week at the ONS/IPO offices in Newport, in aid of charity. Things could not have gone much better - £500 was raised for the Swansea Valley Miners Appeal Fund www.minersappealfund.org/ .
Many thanks to friends and staff from both organisations for their support. A very big 'thank you' to Tessa, Pam and Janette - without whom it could have all gone base over apex (A over T).
The book is spreading well all over the world. Somehow http://www.amazon.co.jp/Spectre-Antiques-Stephen-Lurvey/dp/1456796844/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320614637&sr=8-1 has managed to translate 'Pants-y-Vesty' into Japanese. Don't know which bit of the synopsis it is but it's there somewhere.
Soon be there in Waterstones window - still waiting on the date.
The sequel is in development. 'Spector's Revenge' is due to be published in March 2012. Better stop blogging and get writing :o)
Exciting times ahead people.
Keep in touch
Lurv
My first book signing for 'Spectre Antiques' took place last week at the ONS/IPO offices in Newport, in aid of charity. Things could not have gone much better - £500 was raised for the Swansea Valley Miners Appeal Fund www.minersappealfund.org/ .
Many thanks to friends and staff from both organisations for their support. A very big 'thank you' to Tessa, Pam and Janette - without whom it could have all gone base over apex (A over T).
The book is spreading well all over the world. Somehow http://www.amazon.co.jp/Spectre-Antiques-Stephen-Lurvey/dp/1456796844/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320614637&sr=8-1 has managed to translate 'Pants-y-Vesty' into Japanese. Don't know which bit of the synopsis it is but it's there somewhere.
Soon be there in Waterstones window - still waiting on the date.
The sequel is in development. 'Spector's Revenge' is due to be published in March 2012. Better stop blogging and get writing :o)
Exciting times ahead people.
Keep in touch
Lurv
Sunday 16 October 2011
Spectre Antiques goes multi-national
Hola!
Great news people. 'Spectre Antiques' success is spreading across Europe and North America. Japan too are beginning to get involved. It's helping to soften the blow of Wales being denied what would have been a well deserved place in the Rugby World Cup 2011. 3rd place is still a success and we've shown the world how to play the game properly - so good luck boys against Australia.
I'm going to take the challenge of writing a 50,000 word plus novel - http://www.nanowrimo.org/
be the place to go if you are up for it. I'm about to check the terms & conditions so I may not be able to take part as I'm already an internationally published author (just in case I've failed to mention that laready :o) ). Even if I can't register I'll use it to spur myself on to create the sequel to 'Spectre Antiques' and get it published before Spring 2012.
Today sees the climax of the most exciting motor sport on TV as the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) runs its final 3 races. Better coverage planned for next season so if you've not taken a look before and you like non stop action and incident take a look on the Net...you won't be disappointed.
Next blog should have some info about book signings planned for 2011.
Congratulations Dan Anthony on the release of the sequel to 'Rugby Zombies' with 'Rugby Zombies Number 2'. I look forward to catching up at one of your Waterstones events.
Cheers
Lurv
Great news people. 'Spectre Antiques' success is spreading across Europe and North America. Japan too are beginning to get involved. It's helping to soften the blow of Wales being denied what would have been a well deserved place in the Rugby World Cup 2011. 3rd place is still a success and we've shown the world how to play the game properly - so good luck boys against Australia.
I'm going to take the challenge of writing a 50,000 word plus novel - http://www.nanowrimo.org/
be the place to go if you are up for it. I'm about to check the terms & conditions so I may not be able to take part as I'm already an internationally published author (just in case I've failed to mention that laready :o) ). Even if I can't register I'll use it to spur myself on to create the sequel to 'Spectre Antiques' and get it published before Spring 2012.
Today sees the climax of the most exciting motor sport on TV as the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) runs its final 3 races. Better coverage planned for next season so if you've not taken a look before and you like non stop action and incident take a look on the Net...you won't be disappointed.
Next blog should have some info about book signings planned for 2011.
Congratulations Dan Anthony on the release of the sequel to 'Rugby Zombies' with 'Rugby Zombies Number 2'. I look forward to catching up at one of your Waterstones events.
Cheers
Lurv
Friday 23 September 2011
A Tribute
Rugby is a hard tough sport. Mining is a hard tough profession. Men who represented their country in either skill are at the forefront of all our minds in Wales at this time. I would like to pay my own tribute
PRIDE
A proud grandfather, tears running down his cheeks
Stands proud on the touchline, amongst daffodils and leeks
His jaw is a trembling, his breath short but deep
His pride shared by thousands, who openly weep
“The Land of my fathers, the land of my choice”
“Mae hen wlad fy nhadau,” bellowed by millions as one voice
Whether Northern, South Eastern, Mid Wales or West
The dream for us all is to wear three feathers at our breast
The bright lights, the colours, the cameras, the sound
Sharp contrast to old legends who dug deep underground
From the dark valleys came, the pit props of the front row
The power house locks too—bent double to get low
To dig out the black gold, the anthracite coal
Beneath creaking timbers they dug out their goal
No breathable fabrics to keep the body cool
No dieticians to examine their gruel
You fed from the pittance, for providing the fuel
Extracted by sweat and a real hard man’s tool
“Keep my daddy safe,” the children would pray
Not for six figure salaries and a theme park day
And the local community, supportive in their own way
Would rejoice just to see them, fit enough to play
Wives and girlfriends, the ‘Celebs’ of today
Relax on their sun-beds on the beach of St Tropez
With no knowledge of the wife, back in the day
Who dreaded the sound of the whistle, hooter and dray
The knock at the door to return the broken man and say
“He never stood a chance, the props just gave way”
But there’s no reset scrum for this valley boy, no more chance to play
But as his body was laid in the ground to rest
His son made his pledge and clutched his chest
“One day Dad, you’ll see me become one of the best
And I’ll wear those feathers for you, emblazoned upon my breast
Dad—god bless”
©Stephen Lurvey 2011
Thursday 15 September 2011
My windless sails
Talk about taking the wind out of your sails.
Just when I thought I was about to sign off the galleys and give the green light I noticed a couple of errors in the text. ARSE! I cried - throwing my toys out of the pram.
Took the wind out of my sails for sure, Hey-ho, life goes on. A week delay to the book launch. We'll live.
A similar feeling was felt when returning home after a tough day at work and a short visit to the gym. Feeling chuffed with myself that I had powered my way through a hill profile on a static bike for the immense time period of half an hour I caught up with my neighbour as I arrived home, hiding my aching joints. Puffing out my proud chest and sucking in the flab I enquired if she was still cycling. 'Yes', she replied, 'I did 112 miles on the weekend as PART of an IronMan competition.'
IronMan competitions are not for fancy dress fans or Robert Downey Jnr lookalikes. This one was a triathlon that included a swim in open water of 2.5 miles, the soul destroying 112 mile bike ride (it takes me a week to travel that far in the car) and to finish, after the warm-up of the first two elements, a full marathon around the town of Tenby. 15 hours hard graft.
I didn't bother mentioning how many calories I'd proudly burned off.
Well done Ros. It stopped me feeling sorry for myself at least.
Nos Da ('Goodnight' in Welsh)
Lurv
Just when I thought I was about to sign off the galleys and give the green light I noticed a couple of errors in the text. ARSE! I cried - throwing my toys out of the pram.
Took the wind out of my sails for sure, Hey-ho, life goes on. A week delay to the book launch. We'll live.
A similar feeling was felt when returning home after a tough day at work and a short visit to the gym. Feeling chuffed with myself that I had powered my way through a hill profile on a static bike for the immense time period of half an hour I caught up with my neighbour as I arrived home, hiding my aching joints. Puffing out my proud chest and sucking in the flab I enquired if she was still cycling. 'Yes', she replied, 'I did 112 miles on the weekend as PART of an IronMan competition.'
IronMan competitions are not for fancy dress fans or Robert Downey Jnr lookalikes. This one was a triathlon that included a swim in open water of 2.5 miles, the soul destroying 112 mile bike ride (it takes me a week to travel that far in the car) and to finish, after the warm-up of the first two elements, a full marathon around the town of Tenby. 15 hours hard graft.
I didn't bother mentioning how many calories I'd proudly burned off.
Well done Ros. It stopped me feeling sorry for myself at least.
Nos Da ('Goodnight' in Welsh)
Lurv
Monday 12 September 2011
Virgin blogger
Be gentle. My first attempt at blogging so it's a case of the blind being led by the stupid (myself being the former and latter party).
Q: So what is the Burvis?
A: The main character to a series of children's fiction/fantasy/adventure novels. He's supernatural, a bit mad, definitely from the other side of the looking glass. He's bald, has terrible dress sense and doesn't quite fit in. Now where on earth did I find the inspiration...a reflective surface no doubt.
Q: The purpose of the blog.
A: A chance to share the excitement of a new writer trying to breakthrough into the literary world - with the first book likely to be available in October via Waterstones, Amazon.co.uk (Kindle too), AuthorHouse.co.uk and any other good book suppliers ('good book suppliers' meaning good suppliers of books - the quality of the book is yet to be determined (although it's "brilliant" actually) ). Final galleys to be signed off in the next few days and then it'll be a Green Light situation.
That's enough for a first attempt...now to find out how to put it in the right place on the blog page.
Fingers crossed
Cheers
Lurv
Q: So what is the Burvis?
A: The main character to a series of children's fiction/fantasy/adventure novels. He's supernatural, a bit mad, definitely from the other side of the looking glass. He's bald, has terrible dress sense and doesn't quite fit in. Now where on earth did I find the inspiration...a reflective surface no doubt.
Q: The purpose of the blog.
A: A chance to share the excitement of a new writer trying to breakthrough into the literary world - with the first book likely to be available in October via Waterstones, Amazon.co.uk (Kindle too), AuthorHouse.co.uk and any other good book suppliers ('good book suppliers' meaning good suppliers of books - the quality of the book is yet to be determined (although it's "brilliant" actually) ). Final galleys to be signed off in the next few days and then it'll be a Green Light situation.
That's enough for a first attempt...now to find out how to put it in the right place on the blog page.
Fingers crossed
Cheers
Lurv
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