https://facebook.com/events/s/live-qa/680406602758779/?ti=ia I will be taking part in a live Q&A session over on my Facebook page (StephenBlackAuthor) today at 18:00 hours (GMT). As well as taking your questions I’ll also be reading a section from ‘Skelly’s Square’, in addition to talking about my writing process and future projects. So, feel free to pop along andContinue reading “Q&A Facebook With Me Today”
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What Gets You Excited?
Good Morning from Northern Ireland. This is how we roll. What gets your part of the world excited?
JackSpeak
Running around Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is always an education and yesterday was no exception where I stopped at my halfway point to learn about ‘JackSpeak,’ a series of nautical slang words which sailors of old would use. I thought I’d share a few with you and see if you could work out the meaning. NoContinue reading “JackSpeak”
How Many Books Can You Read At The Same Time?
My TBR (to be read) list stretches far into the distance, largely because I can only read one book at a time. I imagine most female readers are now nodding knowingly, bemoaning the inability of the male of the species to multitask. Try as I might, numerous novels are a bridge too far for me.Continue reading “How Many Books Can You Read At The Same Time?”
Who Are You?
This was a question I was asked yesterday and it immediately popped into my head the moment I opened my eyes this morning. Hmmmm….now let me think. I’m a father, husband, son, brother, uncle and cousin. I’m a manager, employee, friend and acquaintance. I’m a runner, writer, blogger and lover of honeycomb ice cream andContinue reading “Who Are You?”
What’s Your Favourite Sandwich?
Fionnuala made lasagne for dinner last night. She is an excellent cook so we were all looking forward to it; and rightly so, for it was delicious. What I was not prepared for were the outrageous scenes which followed later that evening. Scenes which scarred my soul and I’ll take to the grave. Scenes whichContinue reading “What’s Your Favourite Sandwich?”
Can I Ask You A Question?
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 outContinue reading “Can I Ask You A Question?”
What Mythical Being Are You?
Eyebrows were raised across the nation last week when Good Morning Britain, the U.K.’s leading breakfast show, interviewed an American lady who had decided to live her life as an elf. Complete with prosthetic ears, flowing dresses and ethereal eyed elegance. A proper elf, a la J.R.R. Tolkien as opposed to Will Ferrell prancing aroundContinue reading “What Mythical Being Are You?”
Why Do You Read Fractured Faith Blog?
I’m on a course this morning. It has a very grand title – Interview Panel Skills Refresher Training. One of the many hats I wear at work is that I interview prospective employees. You know, when you apply for a new job. You nervously enter the room in your best suit to find a stonyContinue reading “Why Do You Read Fractured Faith Blog?”
The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 12 – What Are Your Blogging Plans For 2019?
To be totally honest with you, this themed series has been a bit of a slog at times. You see, I haven’t really been able to write about a lot of stuff, other than er….Christmas. And there’s only so much I can come up with about food, elves and all things ho ho ho. SoContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 12 – What Are Your Blogging Plans For 2019?”
The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 11 – Is It Over Yet?
I know Christmas isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some people dislike the increasing commercialism of the festive period, while for others it brings back painful memories. There are empty seats around the dinner table. Some are going through despair and tragedy. Christmas is an unwanted distraction, something they could do without. Many cannot wait untilContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 11 – Is It Over Yet?”
The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 10 – Are You Having A White Christmas?
Happy Christmas from snowy Northern Ireland!!! Except it’s not snowing. In fact, it’s not even cold. Rather, it’s unseasonably mild. 12 degrees centigrade no less. It’s grey and drizzly naturally, but there will be no sleigh rides or snowball fights here this year. The coldest thing I’ve experienced has been the four litre tub ofContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 10 – Are You Having A White Christmas?”
The 12 Blogging Days Of Christmas – Day 7 – What Is Your Favourite Christmas Food?
Fionnuala was up at the crack of dawn this morning to hit the supermarket for the traditional pre-Christmas big food shop. At the mention of food, Adam leapt out of bed to accompany her. If only he could be roused so easily on a school morning. Rebecca also joined them, but I remained in bedContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Days Of Christmas – Day 7 – What Is Your Favourite Christmas Food?”
The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 4 – What Is Your Favourite Christmas Movie?
I saw a poll on the news this morning which announced the most popular Christmas movie of all time was ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’. It beat ‘Elf’ to the top spot which pleased me no end. If there’s one thing in life I can’t get my head around it’s the love affair people have withContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day 4 – What Is Your Favourite Christmas Movie?”
The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day Three – What’s Your Favourite Breakfast?
The Boss took us all out for breakfast this morning. He does this as a thank you to the team for all the hard work they put in during the year. It’s a lovely gesture, even though I feel like a stuffed pig at the minute. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked. For wouldn’t youContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – Day Three – What’s Your Favourite Breakfast?”
The 12 Blogging Questions of Christmas – Day 2 – Why Do You Blog?
Good evening from blustery Northern Ireland. Thank you to everyone who took part yesterday. Some great suggestions. Today I’m going to revert to the topic of blogging, and why we do it. Some of us are frequent bloggers, others less so, but we all share a love of the written word. Getting our thoughts outContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions of Christmas – Day 2 – Why Do You Blog?”
The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – What Was Your Favourite Book Of 2018?
Blogging is all about interaction and community. During the course of 2018 I have stumbled across all kinds of varied, interesting people. All with relevant and inspiring stories. I’m hoping to find, and interact with, many more in 2019 and beyond. To encourage this intent, I’m going to run a festive themed blog series overContinue reading “The 12 Blogging Questions Of Christmas – What Was Your Favourite Book Of 2018?”
I’ve Written A Book. Now What?
Yesterday I started a hard copy edit of my debut novel ‘The Kirkwood Scott Chronicles – Part One – Skelly’s Square.’ Armed with my trusty red pen, I attacked the manuscript with gusto, and more than a little trepidation. What if the printer version revealed a myriad of mistakes which I had failed to detectContinue reading “I’ve Written A Book. Now What?”
What’s The Stupidest Question A Stranger Has Ever Asked You?
Now I’m not one to pass comment but…. There I was, minding my own business yesterday, around two miles into a seven mile lunchtime run. I was happily loping along at a very respectable pace, enjoying the autumnal sun and surrounding scenery of the Lagan Towpath. This riverside walkway is always busy in the middleContinue reading “What’s The Stupidest Question A Stranger Has Ever Asked You?”
What Are You Reading This Month?
Pay Day used to be such an exciting time for us. We would go out carousing, buy shiny new things and generally spoil ourselves after a long, hard month at the coal face. Then kids arrived. Three, no less. Pay day is now watching direct debit after direct debit devastate our bank balance. Pay dayContinue reading “What Are You Reading This Month?”
Are Marathons Boring?
I’m posting a weekly running update as the Belfast Marathon is only 22 days away. It’s crept up so quickly and next weekend I will have my final long run of 21 miles before I ease back on the mileage, known as tapering, in advance of the big day. This week I’ve ran roughly 30Continue reading “Are Marathons Boring?”
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