Official Website of Author Simon Wood
Official Website of Author Simon Wood
By nature, a writer works in isolation. Not literally, but when it comes to connecting with the public, bookstores, publishers and editors, the writer is isolated from people’s reactions. And as such, it’s difficult to know where you stand. Is my standing […]
With the Doctor returning to our screens tomorrow, here’s some Time Lord philosphy. “I never carry weapons. If people see you mean them no harm, they never hurt you. Nine times out of ten.” ~Doctor Who
I love a good movie, but the problem with movies is what makes a good movie good is subjective. What I think is a good movie may not be your cup of tea. I accept that and you do too. However there […]
I don’t know if anyone saw the stand Anne Rice has been taking against cyber bullies and net rage. She started a petition to have Amazon and other sites remove nasty and hateful reviews. I’ve long lamented that it’s quite depressing reading […]
I love this…“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way (s)he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”― Maya Angelou
I’m celebrating sixteen years in the US as of yesterday and just to prove it, I got homesick while I was in Seattle last week. Homesickness now and again and shows itself in many ways. It can be a desire to be […]
ROAD RASH plays to my two storytelling loves—crime and the supernatural. I don’t do it often, but I love to blend the genres. It’s the story of bank robber, James Straley. He might think his life is cursed, but it doesn’t compare to […]
The customer is king in the US and that’s great, but there are limits and that’s never more applicable than when it comes to dealing with doctors and dentists. I’ve recently been to the doctor and dentist so my opinion has been […]
I made a pledge to all of you. What’s that? You didn’t know! Yeah, that’s on me. I made the pledge without consulting you. It’s a personal thing with myself than with you, but it is for your benefit. Trust me. Forgive […]
Go big or go hungry…“Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won’t bother you for weeks.” ~Mitch Ratcliffe