Whenever people ask me what my book is about, I hmmmm and haaaaah without really giving them an adequate answer. I used to describe it as ‘Harry Potter meets Trainspotting,’ until Fionnuala told me it’s nothing like Harry Potter….or Trainspotting for that matter. Sorry to disappoint all you Daniel Radcliffe and Ewan McGregor fans out there but I don’t want to be accused of product representation.
I’m much better with the written, as opposed to spoken, word so here’s the back cover blurb as it will appear on the book. I wrote it on Monday and it’s the final piece of the Kirkwood Scott jigsaw. I received an e-mail from my publisher late last night that the book will be available to buy on Amazon as an e-book or paperback from next week. I’ll post when I have a definitive publishing date.
In the meantime I’d be grateful if you could help us out by taking part in a little survey to assist us with orders and the like. Just answer the following questions in the comments below.
1. Will you be purchasing a copy of the book?
2. If so, will you be purchasing the e-book or paperback version?
3. Would you be interested in a signed copy, with personalised message from yours truly?
4. What are you expecting from ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square.’
Leave your comments below. Thank you 😊
Black Thoughts 
1. Will you be purchasing a copy of the book?
Yes
2. If so, will you be purchasing the e-book or paperback version?
E-book
3. Would you be interested in a signed copy, with personalised message from yours truly?
Would love that but hard with e-book 😦
4. What are you expecting from ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square.’
Expecting to lose myself among the pages and forget abt reality until the reading bliss is adios
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I’m honoured. Thank you 😊
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Ebooks can be signed if you use authorgraph.com with Kindle 🙂
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I never knew that. Thanks for the tip 👍🏻
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The book sounds interesting. I also have that same struggle of explaining my mine, mainly due to me working on a 8 book series. Just to describe 1 book without the whole is soooooo difficult lol. I’ll add your book to my read list.
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Thank you 😊
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I would like to get the paperback but it does not seem to be in Amazon.co.uk yet.
I am in Dublin and Cork this weekend so if I cannot buy a paperback I will get the ebook when I get home.
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It’s on Amazon yet, Patrick. I’ll post when it is.
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Ebook
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Thank you 😊
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So exciting!!!
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And nerve wracking 😬
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True! Yet, at the same time, there was once a time you wondered if you would reach this far. AND YOU DID! You definitely are an inspiration to others!
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Thank you T.R 🙂
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I may need to come into some money to do so, but #3 all the way! -especially if there’s ever a hardback version.
And not to stress you out, but I want to fix two typos on your back cover. 😉
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I think we might have got them sorted Chelsea but would you send a DM to either mine or Stephens twitter account just to make sure. Thank you 😊
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That’s a cracking back cover blurb. Sci-fi and fantasy are not my usual fiction genres of choice (I like a little murder; it keeps e quiet.) after a brief dlirtarion with e-books, I am now a firm paperback or hard cover reader. So I will take a flutter at the paperback version.
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Thank you very much. Yes, I am delighted as to how the cover turned out.
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Shall buy E book. All the best Stephen.
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Thank you 🙏🏻
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Pleasure
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1. Will you be purchasing a copy of the book?
I WANT to say yes, but realistically, with my backlog of TBR, I doubt it.
2. If so, will you be purchasing the e-book or paperback version?
e-book
3. Would you be interested in a signed copy, with personalised message from yours truly?
Not with an e-book version. (If I ever meet you in person at a book fair . . .)
4. What are you expecting from ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square.’
Judging from the blurb, I’m expecting a complex plot, a bit of a scary read, and a main character I can cheer for.
The blurb is so good I may buy it anyway, despite my answer to number 1.
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Thank you very much. It’s only a little bit scary 😬
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E-book.
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Thank you Carole 🙏🏻
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1. I would like to, once my personal finances are in order and my head is a bit clearer.
2. Paperback, e-book takes away from the “book” in my opinion.
3. Anyone who’s been following this blog should definitely be interested.
4. I have no idea what to expect.
5. Congratulations on making your dream a reality!
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Thank you very much 🙏🏻
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1. Will you be purchasing a copy of the book? Yes 2. If so, will you be purchasing the e-book or paperback version? Paperback 3. Would you be interested in a signed copy, with personalised message from yours truly? Absolutely! 4. What are you expecting from ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square.’ Although not my preferred genre I’m expecting an engaging read.
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Thank you Deborah. I hope you like it 🙂
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I’ll purchase the paperback copy – no signature required. I’m hoping for a good read that will give me a summer escape and a few LOL moments that will annoy my family. If the book is really good, I’ll share it with a former roommate who struggles with OCD.
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Ebook
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Thank you Andrea 🙏🏻
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1 signed, printed copy please. I am not much of a fiction reader, unless you count the ‘fake news’. I do look forward to reading your book. You have such a wonderful gift. “Bomb Girl” got me hooked, I anticipate Kirkwood doing the same.
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Thank you very much. So you’re the person who read ‘Bomb Girl’ 😂
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Yes, paperback and yes please. Not sure about Q4… but I hope to be entertained. 😊
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Thank you 😊
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1. Will you be purchasing a copy of the book?
Yes.
2. If so, will you be purchasing the e-book or paperback version?
Probably the paperback version.
3. Would you be interested in a signed copy, with a personalised message from yours truly?
I’d LOVE it!
4. What are you expecting from ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles: Skelly’s Square.’
Great writing, an engaging plot, and exposure to a genre I really know nothing about.
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Thank you very much sir 🙏🏻
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E book 🙂 🕺🕺
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Thank you 😊
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1. It will be added to my Amazon Shopping List.
2. The only books I buy are on paper.
3. My practice is to offer a 1-for-1 exchange of autographed novels between myself and other published authors. If this option interests you, we can arrange to swap copies.
4. As a retired clinician, I’m interested in the psychopathology manifested by the characters.
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Thank you Christine 🙂
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Great work. I’m so excited for you. It’s finally coming. I’d have that copy that you offered me a while back and make it a signed one if you don’t mind. 🙂 And I will read it immediately. I have no expectations at all, just curiosity.
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Thank you very much 🙂
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1. Yes I will (*)
2. I’ll be buying the ebook ((*)but probably not until payday)
3.No thanks – but it’s a great idea!
4. Having been reading your blog for a short while I’m hoping for interesting, thought-provoking reading. Humour, a good story, little – if any – bad language (really puts me off). Good fun.
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Thank you David. There’s very, very little bad language.
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Your back cover looks great, and the book description definitely makes me want to get a copy. For me–aging eyes–I will get the eBook. Congratulations!
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Thank you Mandy 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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1. Yes
2. E-version first
3. Can you sign an e-version? Ha! If I can work it out I’d love a signed hard copy posted to a European address.
4. I am expecting an adventure!
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I’m sure we can sort something out
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Yes, I’ll be buying the paperback version and I would love to have it signed! I’m getting so excited to read this book!
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Not long now Leigh 😬
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1) Yep!
2) probably the ebook, because I’ll get my grubby mitts on it faster – postage to the States is brutal
3) I would consider it if it wouldn’t be a complete and utter shambles of your home. You do have to live with this lot
4) I’m thinking that I’m going to be learning so much about Ireland, her people, Waterloo, how ghosts can interact with people, homelessness – hope for the young, even in the depths….
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Thank you Liz. It’s been published today so you can buy it now 🙂
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I would really love to buy a signed copy. How do I do that?
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Thank you. If you e-mail me then I’ll let you know how.
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I left a lengthy response a few days ago but learned my comments were going to spam folders! I’ll repeat here.
I only read books digitally (eBooks and audio) so I’ll be purchasing the Kindle version. Though I’d love a signed copy, I don’t need one. Save that for your followers that don’t read digitally.
I love how you express yourself so I’m expecting the storytelling aspect to be wonderful.
Congratulations!
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Thank you. No, I never got the earlier post. Stupid spam! Thank you. I can’t wait to hear your feedback on the book.
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Greetings! Here goes …
1 – Yes. Indeed.
2 – Print versions of books will always be preferable to me over ebooks, but I have read both. There’s just something about the written word, in paper book form …
3 – Actually, that’s the primary reason I’m leaving a comment here. I’m very much interested in the possibility of getting an autographed copy of your book. Please. Ty!
4 – As far as what I’m expecting … I really just go into reading a book by letting the story unravel as it will. I find it intriguing how every author has their own way or style of writing, their own “writer’s voice,” and try to appreciate every book I read, on its own merits.
I do live in the United States, so am aware that postal shipping, as well as, the time it would take for the book to get from there to here, will take slightly longer. But that’s okay. 🙂
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Hi Janine. Thank you for your interest in the book. The cheapest way for you would be to order the book on Amazon. I can then forward you a signed book plate which you can attach to the book. How dies that sound?
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Hello. That would be fine. I’ll message you when I’ve ordered the book, and give you my address then? Thank you. 🙂
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Yes, no problem. Talk soon 🙂
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