December plans and a sad day for comedy

Okay first thing, sad to say that Patrice O'Neal died yesterday of a stroke. For those that don't know he was a hilarious American standup comedian who certainly made me laugh my arse off many a day. Check out his stuff online if you haven't seen anything of him. Comedians always seem to go too soon. Rest in peace.

Still writing strong here, back in the swing of it now and easily churning out 2000 words a day. Should have this story wrapped up by next week. I am aiming to put four out in December in total.

Smashwords seems to be quite an effective medium at getting your books out, a fair few downloads seem to be coming from there now. If you are looking to put up some stories I would definitely suggest them, just be patient though as some lists aren't updated for three months or so.

Tried to log into my Scribd account for the first time in months. Didn't seem to like me for some reason as I couldn't get in. Don't think I will bother again.

Anyways that's me for now.

Back in London

Arrived back in London a few days ago, still no snow yet, disappointing :(. Not missing the Aussie whether yet but probably will be once it really starts getting cold.

Wasn't feeling it with the story I started while on holiday so started fresh on a new one and am already a fair way into it so going well. This one is more of a crime story than any other one I have written which is new for me but I am enjoying writing it.

Apart from that, getting over my weekend. They party too hard in England, haven't had a two day hangover since I was a teenager :(

In Munich now after a few days in Berlin

Arrived in Munich yesterday, Berlin was awesome I must admit. Heaps to see and do, will definitely be back. Admittedly I have never been so cold in my life and am now wearing half my wardrobe at once.

Munich is very different to Berlin from what I have seen so far, feels like an older city. Lots of old churches and architecture here. Looks to be an interesting place.

Writing wise I haven't written heaps as I have been pretty busy travelling and seeing the sights, however I have fleshed out my next story and am really looking forward to getting it all down. Back home in a week so will be back into it all soon.

James

Sent from my iPad

In Brussels, Off to Amsterdam Tomorrow

In Brussels at the moment, just had a nice dinner and relaxing in the hotel before I head off to Amsterdam tomorrow. Lots to see in Brussels, the square was awesome, gardens are very nice too and the chocolate is excellent. Much quieter than Paris and easier to navigate I think. Paris did have better sights and museums admittedly but was dirtier and was flooded with beggars, scammers and charity collectors unfortunately.

Looking forward to Amsterdam and Germany after that, still two weeks of my Euro trip to go.

Managed to do some writing while I have been away, started a couple of stories but still deciding which one to continue with. Only got my iPad with me but it is pretty decent to write with a bluetooth keyboard. For some reason it wouldn't work with Blogger though so had to activate email posting.

Anyways I might do a bit of writing before I fall asleep.

Off to Europe for three weeks

Okay here is a link to the latest short story

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/100675

It isn't too long but hey it's free.

Off to Paris Wednesday, few days there then off to some other places in Europe. Should be a good trip, as long as I don't wake up in a bath tub of ice missing a kidney in Amsterdam. That would be a downer.

Probably won't get time to update this blog while away or write too much but you never know.

More Writing

Finished another short story, didn't take me too long considering I only put the last one up a few days ago. Only around 2500 words or so, I'll chuck it up on Smashwords and Kindle once I read through it tomorrow. Got to think of a title and make a cover too come to think of it. Might do that before sleep. Enjoyed writing this one though, easy one to write. Going to write a longer tale with the next story though. Might do a followup to Rising Fears.

Might not get a chance to write another complete story before I leave for Europe next week. Never know though.

Finished a New Fantasy Story

Been pretty busy since I got to London so haven't had too much time to write fiction. Headed to Europe next week too so might be a while between stories.

That said I have put a new one up on Kindle, it is another fantasy story with Durban and Foggle that is around the 5000 word mark. I'll put it on Smashwords after it has finished publishing, would be there already but I can't for the life of me remember what I put in for the blurb so will wait till Kindle has finished its process so I can use that one.

Going to start a new story tonight. Still deciding what to write it on but it will come to me I am on shore.

Been reading Peter Hamilton's new book of short stories, Manhattan in Reverse. Really good so far, some unique takes on the sci fi genre here as well as some stories that add to his Commonwealth Universe series of books.

Anyways that is me for now.