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Still pushing that boulder up the hill.

Having relegated Spooky Tales to the back burner until 

                                                                                          something tangible 

could be done with it - 

I was asked to do 2 readings at Hudson's Cafe Bar  in  

Cheadle Hulme Precinct during the first two weeks of August.  

This also gave me a chance to show off my new found skills with CS4 

and produce some 'funky' fliers.

Perhaps it's over confidence but I thought seeing as 

I have produced several fliers for the two readings:

 "Why don't I have a go at using the artwork I already have, 

to produce new images for Spooky Tales?", and while I am at it, 

"Why not call the collection - There's Something Wrong With Grandad?". 

After tinkering about with some images I took at Zombie Aid in 2009 and 

borrowing some images from Pete Tynan (an established Photo Artist, and old acquaintance) 

and even taking a still image from a 1940's classic Danish film called Day of Wrath.

 I have managed to get 4 of the stories illustrated and ready for Epub formatting. 

 
                                                               

I have asked Jodie Muir to come up with 3 more images for Golden Arm, 

One Legged Steve and Child on the Hill, and then the book should really be ready.

I know I have promised several times before, but it really hasn't been my fault 

that there has been a lag between finishing the book and getting it released.

The latter end of July and August also brought with it several other really exciting 

projects that I can't mention just yet... needless to say that the light at the end of 

the tunnel is starting to grow brighter and brighter.

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CHILDRENS BOOKS - NEW ADDITIONS

watch out for these three new books 
witten by    |    Leighroy Marsh  - Author/Songwriter 

available as downloads very soon....

genre - 7 upwards  

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Cant wait for these two events: going to be so  much fun - plus there will be Bubble Bath Sandwiches 

to munch on and maybe some Chocolate Eclairs - 

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EPUB - CHILDRENS BOOKS - HPM MEDIA LTD.,

It's a bit like catching an eel - you think you have it, but then it's gone again.    written by Leighroy Marsh - author/songwriter 

My adventures into e-publishing took a turn for the better after obtaining a copy of Liz Castro's "EPUB Straight to the point".  It is widely regarded as the 'must have book' for all things E-pub - and hopefully will point the way.
Over the past week or so I have slowly managed to re-create The Hairy Plug Monster for Digital Editions.  At this moment in time there are still quite a few things that I am not happy with; such as the image quality and the texture.

As I only have Adobe's Digital Editions to view it on at present I need to download several more e-readers to check compatibility (If anyone wants to give me an I-PAD to aid my product development then you are more than welcome).

It has also become obvious that at some point in the very near future, I am going to need to learn how to write and decode XHTML.  Not specifically for writing websites, although that is not a bad skill to have - but to make amendments in the e-pub file to enhance compatibility.  One of the problems I am having, is not knowing which questions to ask.  This, in turn has led to being taken to some really high brow websites, where I have found myself reading the text over and over again and not having the faintest idea what on earth they are talking about.  

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Miss Carr's Pies - from SPOOKY TALES....

HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT TALE FROM LEIGHROY MARSH 
AUTHOR/SONGWRITER 

 

Long, long ago, there was nothing but snow 

on the dark country lane in my tale

And galloped a horse, (with a rider of course) 

with a bag full of paintings for sale.

But the snow was too thick, 

and he had to think quick - 

if he stayed out too long he would freeze

And though the dark night 

he saw the pale light of an inn, 

where he could find some ease.

He tethered his steed in the stables next door, 

and carried his pictures inside.

And there by the bar, was the lovely Miss Carr 

with a tray full of pies at her side

Good evening Miss, he said with a hiss – 

his mouth was all frozen and solid

She simply looked up from a recipe book 

and said in a manner quite stolid.

“Good evening sir, can I get you a beer? 

A room for the night or some tea?

There’s nobody here at this time of year 

I can give you a discount maybe?”
“What would be nice, is one of those pies..

 “ Said the traveller eyeing the tray

“Can you warm right it up with some ale 

in a cup and tell me how much I must pay

“I certainly can” she said to the man 

“please take a seat by the fire”

“I shall warm it up quick, I ‘ll be back in a tick – 

with a pie that will match your desire”

Miss Carr went away to the pies on the tray, 

and selected the largest one on it

To the kitchen she went with a pie for the gent , 

whilst humming herself an old sonnet.

“So the man wants a pie”, she said with a sigh – 

it will cost him much more than he thinks

She pulled out a locket from inside her pocket

and opened it over his drink.

Down poured some dust, which was redder than rust – 

It bubbled and fizzled and festered

She stirred up the brew which was thicker than stew – 

but smelt rather good none the less

Miss Carr was a witch, and her knowledge was rich, 

she could halt her old age with a spell

And nobody knew she was 302, 

her diet had kept her quite well

Her goal was quite plain and simply insane – 

She needed his brain, heart and eyes

To keep herself trim and slender and slim - 

and the rest she would turn into pies

Miss Carr brought the pie with a glint in her eye 

and a serving of carrots and peas

With the beer on the tray, 

and a splendid array of some bread 

and a thin slice of cheese.

“Here you are, my dear ……one pie and a beer - 

eat  it up quick while its hot”

She watched and she waited, 

the man hesitated …

coughed….. 

and then scoffed down the lot.

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will be out soon - so watch this space  - there's some scary stuff that will put the shivers down you spine.....   

Just one of the tales taken from our book   
'There's something wrong with Granddad'

scary stuff in this booooooook

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