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Graham Clews

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I’m a retired chartered accountant, who loves to write.

My tales include fascinating award winning fiction novels: well rated tales about first century Roman/Celtic Britain and the violent, yet poignant, clash of cultures; an accidental hero, a 60 year old accountant with a tainted past; a tongue in cheek look at the political mayhem in Canada; and finally, an unique magical world for YAs where time is destination, not a state of mind.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Graham Clews I do crosswords, but that doesn't help it a bit, it just gives me something to do. I also write poetry, which does help get me back in writing mode. T…moreI do crosswords, but that doesn't help it a bit, it just gives me something to do. I also write poetry, which does help get me back in writing mode. The trouble with poetry though, is that you have
to be in the mood---which if you have writer’s block, you usually are not.

I certainly don't go to the extent of Victor Hugo, who had his servant lock him naked in his room, so he had no choice but to remain there and write. The only solid thing I can say is that you have to force yourself, mentally, to sit down and work. The only 'gimmick' I use is that my computer doesn't have any
distractions on it, such as games etc. It does, alas, have the internet, which is a compromise because I need it to do any research that it is current with what I'm writing.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Graham Clews Learn how to handle disappointment well, because it's a rare exception not to experience it, often in abundance as a writer. However, if writing is im…moreLearn how to handle disappointment well, because it's a rare exception not to experience it, often in abundance as a writer. However, if writing is important to you, then you'll ride it out. Other than
that, I'd say don't go to friends for help in critiquing your work. They won't tell you the truth. You've got to hire a good editor for that, and she/he will not only tell you where you're going wrong, they'll help you get around it if you have the talent to do so.

As for getting published, it's no different than trying to break into Hollywood. First and foremost, it's who you are and who you know. If you don't fit into either of those two categories, then buy a bunch of horseshoes, because it then takes a lot of luck. If you don't go 'Indie', then you can spend years and years collecting rejects for very good stuff. In a way, it can be like the lottery: you don't make it part of your retirement plans. Nonetheless, there are people who do get published, so perseverance runs a close second to talent.(less)

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Average rating: 4.58 · 40 ratings · 21 reviews · 11 distinct works

	Eboracum: The Village (The Eboracvm Trilogy , #1) 4.54 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sound of Silence 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eboracvm: The Fortress (The Eboracvm Trilogy , #2) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eboracvm: Carved in Stone (The Eboracvm Trilogy , #3) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Politically Detained it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Slightly Tainted Hero 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jessica Jones and the Gates of Penseron really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Slightly Tainted Hero it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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[image error]Hello to all,

I hope you are having a happy and healthy start to 2018. For me, the new year means working on a new book. The fifth book in the Eboracum series is well underway after launching Book IV: No Turning Back in 2017. On Tuesday Jan. 2, Drystone Radio’s David Driver aired his interview with me about my writing. David is the host of The Writers Bookshelf and he talks to “writers

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“Ifs are nothing but wishes.”
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