Friday 29 June 2012

Charcoal available NOW for download!

You can now purchase Charcoal for download from Amazon.

The print format will be available shortly, but if you want a preview, or if you prefer ebooks to paper, the Kindle version is on sale at:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charcoal-ebook/dp/B008FKBUJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340963843&sr=8-1

There is a preview of the first few chapters available completely free of charge, and if you like it you can then download the whole book - or order the print copy next week!

You don't need a Kindle to read the ebook, as apps are available free of charge to allow you to read it on your PC, Mac or various smartphones and tablets.

So go ahead - try, and then buy!

Monday 18 June 2012

Positive feedback - always welcome!

CAKE magazine held a meetup at Nexus Art Cafe in Manchester last Saturday.  The cafe is one of their main distribution points for the print version of the publication.  The Fiction Stroker features a review of the event, along with praise for my short story. It's always lovely to receive feedback - especially when it is positive!

You can read the review here:  http://thefictionstroker.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/have-you-had-your-cake/


Friday 15 June 2012

A busy week, and a new short story published.

Well, I have spent most of my spare time reading "Charcoal", editing, reading again, making little changes here and there.  And I am pleased to say that I am on track to have the novel ready for publication by the end of the month, as planned.

Meanwhile, I submitted a short story to "Cake", a new Manchester-based publication. I am pleased to report they accepted my submission and have included in their June edition.

You can read it on their website at:
http://cakeshortandsweet.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/issue-2.pdf

If you are out and about in Manchester, look out for a print copy, as they distribute the publication at Portico Library, Nexus Art Cafe and the Tea Hive.

CAKE have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cakeshortandsweet and a Twitter feed @cakeshortnsweet

In other news, depending on the weather, I may be venturing forth to Holmfirth Arts Festival over the weekend.  There is a "poetry busking" area, which sounds like an excellent outlet! 

Of course, there are lots of other events going on down there, so if you are anywhere nearby, then check out the website: http://www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk/

Thursday 7 June 2012

Charcoal Teaser...


"Jess is dead, and it's my fault."

Anna Macbeth  has spent her whole life trying to escape from her past.  She left the rural Yorkshire village where she grew up for life as a family lawyer in London, but what secrets did she take with her?

When a familiar voice telephones her with tragic news, Anna knows that running away is no longer an option, and that she has to return to face her demons.

What led Anna to flee from her home, and what is it that causes her to return?

"Charcoal" unfolds a dramatic sequence of events that demonstrate the consequences of desires fulfilled - and unfulfilled.

Saturday 2 June 2012

The proof of the story is in the telling...

Greetings, and welcome to my blog.

I am one of those people who has always been a writer, but has never - until now - written a book.

I have poems, stories and books full of notes that I have written dating back to my childhood.  Finally, I have had the time and the opportunity to write my debut novel.

My book, "Charcoal" is a romantic tragedy, about the consequences of desires fulfilled - and those left unfulfilled.

It will be published as a paperback and in ebook format for download towards the end of June, 2012.

You will be able to find me on my twitter account @jerowneywriter or on the Facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/jaynerowneywriter - and I will add more information to this blog very soon!