Tag Archives: self publishing

Lily & Me

Posted on February 5, 2013 by irishroverpei

This is my first book, I authored and published in 2004. Sales have been good and feed back very encouraging. I thought today I would share what I consider one of the nicer reviews this book received. Art is the … Continue reading →

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HMS Eastbourne & The Cod War!!!!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by irishroverpei

I was a young sailor aboard HMS Eastbourne, in 1958 when we were sent to protect the British trawler fleet fishing off Iceland. The Icelandic Government had increased the territorial waters from 3 to 12 miles. The British Government refused … Continue reading →

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The Royal Navy That Used To Be

Posted on December 29, 2012 by irishroverpei

I remember standing on the foc’sle on morning watch weighing anchor with the smell of the North Wind whipping in from ahead and the taste of salt spray on my lips. The feel of the ship beneath my feet, a … Continue reading →

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That Last Minute Christmas Gift!!!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by irishroverpei

Remember, if you are stuck for that last minute gift there is always one of my books. Both available and I can be delivered within the Queens County area. Each book costs $15 for a signed copy, and will make … Continue reading →

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Sorry No Time to Blog Today

Posted on December 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

It is Saturday morning and I’m off to the Craft Fair at the Milton Community Hall in an hour or so to hopefully sell some of my books. I haven’t been working at it very much lately so got to … Continue reading →

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My Last Blog Until After Remembrance Day

Posted on November 10, 2012 by irishroverpei

In the posted photo the Royal Navy prepare for the City of London remembrance day ceremonies, wish I could be there. The cute little sailor on the left of the photo is Amy, a dear friend from Ireland. I have … Continue reading →

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My Saga of Self-Publishing

Posted on September 26, 2012 by irishroverpei

Some people might regard this as a shameless attempt to market my own books. They are probably right, I do market my books at every opportunity but its not shameful. Sharing with other writers the experiences I have encountered may … Continue reading →

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