Tag: writing
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Proof Copies of My Upcoming Debut Novel Have Just Arrived – Scorched Earth: The Library of Power
Things are starting to get real for the upcoming release of my debut novel, Scorched Earth: The Library of Power, which I will be releasing later in the year. The two proof copies arrived on Sunday, and getting to hold them in my hand and look through them was an amazing feeling. Knowing that I…
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Just Got the Front Cover Image for My Upcoming Debut Novel – Scorched Earth: The Library of Power
Exciting times ahead. I just got the cover image for my upcoming debut novel, Scorched Earth: The Library of Power. I will be self publishing in the summer/fall, date to be confirmed, so watch this space! The novel has been a long time in the making. I have always dreamt of releasing a novel, and…
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How My Journey As a Professional Writer Began
I started my journey as a professional writer back in 2008. I was studying Finance & Investment Management at Northumbria University, and as part of that I Set up an investment blog called Gray’s Investment Blog where I would write up company reports, detail my investment journey, and offer my thoughts and opinions on the…
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The Story of My First Blog – Gray’s Investment Blog
Gray’s Investment Blog was my first foray into the world of professional writing. I set it up by chance in 2008 while studying a degree in finance and investment management at Northumbria University. I needed some inspiration to keep me researching the stock markets, and this became that inspiration. I would post all my research…
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Stand Up – a Short Story by David Graham
An inspiring story of a middle-aged man who has lost the use of his hands, fighting to stand up.
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You Are Not Boring – a Poem by David Graham
This poem was inspired by an ex-girlfriend, who, whenever she didn’t get her way, would call me boring. To anybody else in such a situation, the exit door truly is the best route!
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Silence – a Poem by David Graham
This poem was inspired by my time at school being bullied, and how bullying forces you into silence. If anybody is going through such a situation, I’m with you on the best thing you can do is to break that silence and seek help, you deserve it!
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The Dictator – a Poem by David Graham
This poem was inspired by the rise in global dictatorship, and the increasing desire by many to enforce people into subjugation.
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I Will Be Me – a Poem by David Graham
This was inspired by my battles with mental health over the year, especially as a result of my injury issues. For any suffering with mental, you can win the battle, you just have to refuse to give in and I promise you will find the light at the end of the tunnel. I did.
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Depression – a Poem by David Graham
This was inspired by my own battles with mental health over the years, thankfully all of which I have overcome. For any going through their own problems, I promise you there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just don’t give up and everything will be okay!