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Simon Says edition 056/June 2021

posted on: 8 June 2021

The June 2021 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: The Big Lebowski.

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Simon Says edition 055/May 2021

posted on: 11 May 2021

The May 2021 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: adding a bit of Markdown to your text.

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Simon Says edition 054/April 2021

posted on: 13 April 2021

The April 2021 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: have you been watching Spiral?

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Simon Says edition 053/March 2021

posted on: 9 March 2021

The March 2021 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: tribal rituals.

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Simon Says edition 052 February 2021

posted on: 9 February 2021

The February 2021 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: a solution to the illogicality where words are not spelled as they are pronounced.

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Simon Says edition 051/January 2021

posted on: 12 January 2021

The January 2021 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: meet the Moonlander.

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Simon Says edition 050/December 2020

posted on: 8 December 2020

The December 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: looking back at 2020.

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Simon Says edition 049/November 2020

posted on: 10 November 2020

The November 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: a utilitarian tool that makes each writing day a little bit easier.

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Simon Says edition 048/October 2020

posted on: 13 October 2020

The October 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: the first scene.

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Simon Says edition 047/September 2020

posted on: 8 September 2020

The September 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: audiobooks.

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Simon Says edition 046/August 2020

posted on: 11 August 2020

The August 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: taking risks.

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Simon Says edition 045/July 2020

posted on: 14 July 2020

The July 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: reaching for the off switch.

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Simon Says edition 044/June 2020

posted on: 9 June 2020

The June 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: finding the right pen.

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Simon Says edition 043/May 2020

posted on: 12 May 2020

The May 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: there is much to be said for the acquisition of wealth, but what are the consequences that flow from having wealth?

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Simon Says edition 042/April 2020

posted on: 14 April 2020

The April 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: Living in changed times.

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Simon Says edition 041/March 2020

posted on: 10 March 2020

The March 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: what is usury, why do we care about it, and why is a fiction writer interested in the notion?

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Simon Says edition 040/February 2020

posted on: 11 February 2020

The February 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: How do we stay in contact, especially under the most challenging circumstances?

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Simon Says edition 039/January 2020

posted on: 14 January 2020

The January 2020 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: Why do we tell stories and why do we listen to stories?

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Simon Says edition 038/December 2019

posted on: 10 December 2019

The December 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: Baby Driver and The Irishman; the things we do to protect those we love, and the consequences of the choices we make.

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Simon Says edition 037/November 2019

posted on: 12 November 2019

The November 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: a return to Pollute the Poor. Podcasts: what to check out, the ethics of true crime podcasts, and how to listen to podcasts.

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Simon Says edition 036/October 2019

posted on: 8 October 2019

The October 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: where do the ideas come from and which ideas then get chosen to become part of a story?

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Simon Says edition 035/September 2019

posted on: 10 September 2019

The September 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: Can you make yourself lucky? Renée Ballard, a new series character from Michael Connelly; and LAPD internal politics.

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Simon Says edition 034/August 2019

posted on: 13 August 2019

The August 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition I talk about the books I’ve read in the first half of 2019.

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Simon Says edition 033/July 2019

posted on: 9 July 2019

The July 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: when Clementina met Liam Glass; Sometimes we tell lies with the best of intentions but usually our motives are less pure; and Killing Eve, is season two as good as the first?

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Simon Says edition 032/June 2019

posted on: 11 June 2019

The June 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: crime as a lens; refusing to listen to advice; and heading back to watch TV.

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Simon Says edition 031/May 2019

posted on: 14 May 2019

The May 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: looking and seeing to show and hide; thank you; and after the fire.

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Simon Says edition 030/April 2019

posted on: 9 April 2019

The April 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: picking favorites; currency, value, and living off the grid; and more documentaries.

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Simon Says edition 029/March 2019

posted on: 12 March 2019

The March 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: looking at the world afresh, Surrey Hills, Tattoo Your Name on My Heart, and a gothic revival mortuary chapel.

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Simon Says edition 028/February 2019

posted on: 12 February 2019

The February 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: Frederick Forsyth’s latest book, The Fox. In case of disaster. Closer to the edit

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Simon Says edition 027/January 2019

posted on: 8 January 2019

The January 2019 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: The Day of the Jackal—a great book and a film that is as good as the book; Who have I been talking about? I told you to watch Killing Eve.

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Simon Says edition 026/December 2018

posted on: 11 December 2018

The December 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition, music: Antonio Lauro, Leathan Wilkey’s soundtrack, and John Martyn.

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Simon Says edition 025/November 2018

posted on: 13 November 2018

The November 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: Killing Eve; the physics of story telling; and never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.

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Simon Says edition 024/October 2018

posted on: 9 October 2018

The October 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: how we use words when we want to influence; choosing the right keyboard; and setting up a comfortable work environment.

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Simon Says edition 023/September 2018

posted on: 11 September 2018

The September 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: a small presentational change; a DVR for your reading; do I have the best solution for typing on the go; and five questions.

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Simon Says edition 022/August 2018

posted on: 14 August 2018

The August 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

There’s only one topic in this month’s edition: five questions.

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Simon Says edition 021/July 2018

posted on: 10 July 2018

The July 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: residents of Wimbledon, meet Saga and Martin, and when does the sidekick become the hero?

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Write for Influence published

posted on: 14 June 2018

Write for Influence is now available on Amazon. Follow this link to get the book: getbook.at/influence.

Write for Influence is your guide to framing your words in the most compelling manner to maximize the authority of your written message and achieve the results you want.

No one writes with the aim of being misunderstood. No one communicates without intending some effect.

We write for a purpose.

We write with the intent of bringing about change.

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Simon Says edition 020/June 2018

posted on: 12 June 2018

The June 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: story vs situation, designing covers, and traffic signals in Paris.

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Simon Says edition 019/May 2018

posted on: 8 May 2018

The May 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: my introductory library; US English vs UK English; and Meghan Markle, Queen of England.

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Simon Says edition 018/April 2018

posted on: 10 April 2018

The April 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: spelling doesn’t matter, taking characters from real life, and what gives literature longevity.

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Simon Says edition 017/March 2018

posted on: 13 March 2018

The March 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: sending problems overseas, nurturing ideas, and Lilja and Snare.

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Simon Says edition 016/February 2018

posted on: 13 February 2018

The February 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: more choice language, interfering in foreign affairs, and what to do while we’re waiting for the Oscars.

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Simon Says edition 015/January 2018

posted on: 9 January 2018

The January 2018 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: easing slowly into 2018; seeing snow; and bad language.

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Simon Says edition 014/December 2017

posted on: 12 December 2017

The December 2017 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today with a wrap up of 2017.

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Simon Says edition 013/November 2017

posted on: 14 November 2017

The November 2017 edition of Simon Says, my readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: The Camera, free for a very limited period; Simon Says, 2017 and 2018; and Comrade Detective.

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Simon Says edition 012/October 2017

posted on: 10 October 2017

The October 2017 edition of Simon Says, my monthly readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: and what do you think about this; turning points for Leathan; telling lies with historical accuracy; and expanding your library.

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Simon Says edition 011/September 2017

posted on: 12 September 2017

The September 2017 edition of Simon Says, my monthly readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: what do you think; why I said what I said in the first place; and getting the first chapter right.

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Simon Says edition 010/August 2017

posted on: 8 August 2017

The August 2017 edition of Simon Says, my monthly readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition, I’m doing things a bit differently…and there’s a chapter from a book I’m writing.

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Simon Says edition 009/July 2017

posted on: 11 July 2017

The July 2017 edition of Simon Says, my monthly readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: a look back at Pollute the Poor and where Sylvia comes in; make sure you’ve got all the books in my introductory library; augmenting my review team; and Sexy Beast.

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Simon Says edition 008/June 2017

posted on: 13 June 2017

The June 2017 edition of Simon Says, my monthly readers’ group communiqué, is out today.

In this month’s edition: The Camera—what the reviews say; get Clementina while the price is low; leather floors are a thing; in what order should I read the Leathan series; and what I’m wearing this season.

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