Happy London Press interview Andrew Segal to talk about his adventures that influenced his new series of rime Thriller novels. Andrew is our best-selling author, whose chilling novels have an exciting and different crime-thriller voice. He has introduced a relevant, choice for his central character – Tammy Pierre from The Caribbean. Many of our readers have commented that they really enjoy Andrew’s believable worlds and complex plots that have them guessing until the end. Previously, Andrew has written a large collection of short stories each with a subtle twist. We have published the first of four collections of these stories – “I’m a Gigolo” – and later this year we will be releasing the second in the series, “I’m a Contract Killer”. However, our author’s main love is for the full length novel and we have now published three of his crime thrillers, with more to come. Andrew became inspired to create his hero, as an avant garde Private Investigator, Tammy Pierre, for his new series of crime novels. In 2020, Happy London Press first introduced her in The Lyme Regis Murders featuring Tammy uncovering the dark and traumatic murder of three children in a British seaside town. But as Andrew develops his central character, so do the plots. In his latest book, The Black Candle Killings, we encounter dark magic from Trinidad, within which Tammy gets herself entangled. Let us now hear from Andrew, to tell us more about it.... WIN A COPY OF THE BLACK CANDLE KILLINGS All you have to do is share this Podcast link and the most proven shares by the end of 31st August  Midnight 2021 will win a personally signed hard back copy of The Black Candle Killings AND The Lyme Regis Murders. Email HappyLDNPress@gmail.com with you proof  - it could be screen-grabs or confirmation.  Limited time only - Free Delivery by Amazon THE BLACK CANDLE KILLINGS - HARDBACK HURRY only a few in stock 

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Meet a Thriller Writer - Discover the scary adventures that make the thrillers so real

The Relaxing Guitar Bros talk about making music Two brothers from Hampshire and the Isle Of Wight who have spent all the winter lockdown writing and recording together to bring you our original relaxing guitar music, played to soothe the soul and ease your mind. Being musicians from a young age we both were eager to give something back and help in whichever way we could during this difficult time, we hope our music can be used to ease people's minds and make them feel calm and chilled. Our music can be used for meditation, study, prayer, and relaxation. Sit back, relax, unwind, and enjoy the music. Why not subscribe to our YouTube channel, we deliver the best original relaxing guitar music to your ears every week and are regularly writing and composing. Have a great day and be blessed! The Relaxing Guitar Bros. x https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavfFWOtGs_n2lybYAJhQ3w Happy London Press - Sharing insights with a community of creative people If you have something special you would like to share with us - do get in touch https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ 

The Relaxing Guitar Bros talk about making music

Author Conversation : John Lugo-Trebble  Short story writer Talking about writing his latest story Sing! - Now available on the www.HappyStoryStore.com https://www.happystorystore.com/product-page/sing-by-john-lugo-trebble Summary about Sing Music is the universal language. It not only connects people but memories, places and can travel through time. “Sing!” follows the journey of Benny Goodman’s Sing (with a Swing) record from the early 80’s in The Bronx to London in the 90’s and Cornwall in the 10’s. Starting with the death of a neighbour, the record helps connect two grieving characters who share the loss of a man they knew two sides of. Moving onto London, the record provides the soundtrack of heartbreak and confusion as a woman tries to come to terms with an unknown future.  In Cornwall, it comes full circle with a couple who are giving their love a second chance and are looking to the future under the shadow of the past. https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ 

Author Conversation : John Lugo-Trebble Short Story writer

Calls of Nature; four exquisite poems by Alan Rayner The new era we are travelling into with the covid lockdowns is a time to reflect on the wondrous life around us that can spiritually heal us.  Here Alan reads 4 of his beautiful poems that highlights nature's calm. About Alan I am an evolutionary ecologist, writer and artist. I was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1950 and gained BA and PhD degrees at King’s College, Cambridge in 1972 and 1975. I was a Reader in Biology at the University of Bath from 1985 to 2011 and have published numerous papers and books, the latter including, most recently, 'The Origin of Life Patterns in the Natural Inclusion of Space in Flux’. I was President of the British Mycological Society in 1998 and of Bath Natural History Society from 2012 - 2018. Since 2000, I have been pioneering understanding of 'natural inclusion', the receptive-responsive evolutionary relationship between space and energy in all material form. Happy London Press : Sharing the experience of talented authors https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/happyldnpress/

Calls of Nature; four exquisit poems by Alan Rayner

Welcome to 2021 - inspiring poems by Sara Chwialkowska. Sara is a young poet - whose work takes an insightful look into mindfulness. My name is Sara and I am an English university student, I love writing poetry and short stories to express myself. My end goal is to become a published author, but in the meantime I'm working as well as studying, and I hope my Instagram page and blog for HerInkStains continue to grow :) Enjoy ("!") Happy London Press : Sharing the experience of talented authors https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/happyldnpress/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-N_Ac7zQk&feature=youtu.be

Welcome to 2021 -Awakening poems by Sara Chwialkowska

Hi2020 Top Tier Judges discussing their choices for the overall winning story Hi2020 Short Story Competition launch on 20th February 2020, with great radio fare on Wycombe Sound 106.6FM. Thousands of entries by new writer from all over Britain and the Home Countries embraced the challenge.  34 pre-judges generously gave up time to read and score each story - infact every story was read by four judges to get a wide breath of tastes, before the quarter finalists were selected for the Top Tier Judges.  We held our breath as each Top judge read through before making their discussion. Listen to their thoughts.

Hi2020 Top Tier Judges discussing their choices

The absolute show stopper winner of the Hi2020 Short Story Competition. Thousands of stories entered from all over the United Kingdom from which 35 pre-judges and 5 Top Their Judges read, debated and chose this fabulous short story by new writer Kayleigh Maddocks.  This Show stopper winning storey  along with 19 excellent short stories are published in a gorgeous coffee table art book with 25 artworks by award winning artists Clare newton FRSA. Limited Edition Artbook and stories To purchase this beautiful gift book - hop on over to  https://www.happystorystore.com/product-page Pre-order now before there's no more for Christmas presents  

Hi2020 WINNER; The Eagle Café by Kayleigh Maddocks

Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes by Evan J. Corbin Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes follows the journey of Rick Harris, a closeted, self-hating, homophobic preacher who's sent to a camp run by drag queens for the incurably homophobic.  Along his journey, Rick meets new friends who help him find his way out of the closet, but they soon discover the camp may hold its own secrets.  A plot to discredit a newly-discovered, ancient Biblical text affirming God's love for all mankind, gay people included, begins to take form.  Can Rick confront his dogged hypocrisies and take up the struggle to thwart the conspiracy before it's too late? Evan resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Atonement Camp for Unrepentant Homophobes is his first novel.  Evan practises law by profession and enjoys the company of his friends when he isn't writing.  He endlessly enjoys having thoughtful discussions that arise from his work with readers who reach out. Available on Amazon USA - Please leave comments and share on Good Reads too Happy London Press : Sharing the experience of talented authors https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/happyldnpress/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-N_Ac7zQk&feature=youtu.be 

Chapter One Atonement Camp by Evan J. Corbin

The Soul Talk by Akshitha shot sensual poem On a rainy evening I was enjoying the weather to the hilt with the petrichore and thunderstorms. I was feeling a  deep connection with  nature. I  started appreciating every bit of god's creation  the moon, sunset and I wanted to share this infinite  beauty of nature in different incarnations. So I started to pen down the  stream of thoughts flowing in my mind. Close your eyes and imagine the nature's scenes while I start the podcast and do share your experience. I am Akshitha, I always believe in following my passion, writing is something which awakens my soul and keeps my spirit high.I have created a instagram page to upload my writings. I am a certified  CBT practitioner, I will be very happy to help you for any anxiety and depression issues.You can always reach out to me on instagram. @imurmotivator.

The Soul Talk by Akshitha

Lock Down Diaries; Masks by Kristina Pakhomenko My name is Kristina. I’ve spent more than twenty years in professional sport before I understood that I had passion for completely different things. Very interested in conspiracy theories, yoga, esoterics and spiritual practices. Coincidences are not coincidences and within ourselves we project what we further see in reality. All my intentions are revolved around understanding more of how the thoughts work. All my thoughts are about where they come from and what was the cause. Amazing things happen when we change our conditioned perception of the world and who we are. We just need to wake up. With love, K. <kpakho9@gmail.com> HappyLondonPress.com Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Take a look here  https://www.hi2020.co.uk https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1

Lock Down Diaries; Masks by Kristina Pakhomenko My name is Kristina. I’ve spent more than twenty years in professional sport before I understood that I had passion for completely different things. Very interested in conspiracy theories, yoga, esoterics and spiritual practices. Coincidences are not coincidences and within ourselves we project what we further see in reality. All my intentions are revolved around understanding more of how the thoughts work. All my thoughts are about where they come from and what was the cause. Amazing things happen when we change our conditioned perception of the world and who we are. We just need to wake up. With love, K. HappyLondonPress.com Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Take a look here  https://www.hi2020.co.uk https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1

Lock Down Diaries; Masks

Dear Publisher "Shark Attack!" by Peter la Trobe Welcome to our first in the new series of blog posts, written by a wonderful mix of published authors, renown writers and worldly bloggers. What’s in a name? Every writer, and every wannabe writer, has been here, or hereabouts: you’ve spent hours drafting and redrafting your story. Your Mum has heard the various versions so many times that she gets a strange look in her eye when you say – listen to this, what do you think of it now? Follow our NEW weekly blogs written by brilliant published Authors This week is a humorous take on the first letter to a publisher - What madness besets a writer. Bringing you words of wisdom from amazing authors and incredible content creators from across the globe. Learn from the best and get inspired as we share their writing tips and unique reading insights HAPPY LONDON PRESS ENTERTAINING READERS AND INFORMING WRITERS https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ 

Dear Publisher "Shark Attack!" by Peter la Trobe

Lockdown diaries Episode 5 Meaning of Choice by Kristina Pakhomenko Hello my name is Kristina Pakhomenko. I was born in Moscow in 1990. My father (sports fan after more than 20 years in the military) was raising me alone from the age of 8 (long story). I played tennis with a goal (and a routine) of playing on tour, until 17. Then I couldn’t continue my “dream”, so after 1 year of not understanding what to do with my life, I went to play for a university in the US. Having a lot of inner problems together with the first huge love, that was refusing to work and so many other aspects (physical and emotional) that were happening with and around me - all was putting me down emotionally. So in the first match I fell, tore everything inside my knee, and my adventure has started. Recovery and the story of it was hell. I put all my effort and I did it. I will be always thankful to my art teacher at that time, who took me to her home after surgery. Thank you, Teri! I love you! After that injury and surgery, nobody wanted me as a player for a scholarship position. Only 2 schools, which finally were just one (because of the major that I wanted - psychology). So I went to Mormon University in Hawaii (because of the tennis team, I don’t commit to any religion). I remember how I thought in the plane “I went through such hell with this injury - now I will have my compensation, now everything is going to be different”. I was so wrong, haha, my hell was just starting. Couldn’t finish my degree because of the economic situation and so many other things and how all of them collided together to not let it happen. Came back to Moscow. Lived there for 6 months. After the US and Europe, I couldn’t live there anymore. Such a different mentality - I was going crazy. Got an opportunity (thanks to my father) to go to Spain and train to become a golf professional. I was 23 and I took it. So many things happened in 6 years and I was facing so many different problems on many levels that I can’t put into words ( I can but will be too long) so I ended up with an autonomic nervous system disorder. My partner (my wife actually) left me at the worst moment. But I was on 3 pills per day so it didn’t hurt that much. Besides, the relationships were far from good. Anyway, the mental bottom was reached. Somehow, I just started trying different things with my thought. I started reading a lot about it, with the mind, emotions, memories, fears, and so on. I started noticing connections and how everything is a cause and effect. I understood a lot of things about myself but I’m just in the beginning. The period of isolation was a literal transformation for me. I understood why things that have happened to me - happened. Why I was meeting always the same people and so many similar problems. I understood how I was conditioned in so many ways. And how we all are. Like we are sleeping. I understood how thoughts are the same thing as muscles. How it all can be trained in any way possible. I tried different things with my thoughts and I saw it working in reality. After that, I became obsessed with it. It fascinates me. It doesn’t let me sleep. How thoughts truly are everything. <kpakho9@gmail.com> HappyLondonPress.com Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Take a look here  https://www.hi2020.co.uk  https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1

Lockdown diaries Episode 5 Meaning of Choice by Kristina Pakhomenko Hello my name is Kristina Pakhomenko. I was born in Moscow in 1990. My father (sports fan after more than 20 years in the military) was raising me alone from the age of 8 (long story). I played tennis with a goal (and a routine) of playing on tour, until 17. Then I couldn’t continue my “dream”, so after 1 year of not understanding what to do with my life, I went to play for a university in the US. Having a lot of inner problems together with the first huge love, that was refusing to work and so many other aspects (physical and emotional) that were happening with and around me - all was putting me down emotionally. So in the first match I fell, tore everything inside my knee, and my adventure has started. Recovery and the story of it was hell. I put all my effort and I did it. I will be always thankful to my art teacher at that time, who took me to her home after surgery. Thank you, Teri! I love you! After that injury and surgery, nobody wanted me as a player for a scholarship position. Only 2 schools, which finally were just one (because of the major that I wanted - psychology). So I went to Mormon University in Hawaii (because of the tennis team, I don’t commit to any religion). I remember how I thought in the plane “I went through such hell with this injury - now I will have my compensation, now everything is going to be different”. I was so wrong, haha, my hell was just starting. Couldn’t finish my degree because of the economic situation and so many other things and how all of them collided together to not let it happen. Came back to Moscow. Lived there for 6 months. After the US and Europe, I couldn’t live there anymore. Such a different mentality - I was going crazy. Got an opportunity (thanks to my father) to go to Spain and train to become a golf professional. I was 23 and I took it. So many things happened in 6 years and I was facing so many different problems on many levels that I can’t put into words ( I can but will be too long) so I ended up with an autonomic nervous system disorder. My partner (my wife actually) left me at the worst moment. But I was on 3 pills per day so it didn’t hurt that much. Besides, the relationships were far from good. Anyway, the mental bottom was reached. Somehow, I just started trying different things with my thought. I started reading a lot about it, with the mind, emotions, memories, fears, and so on. I started noticing connections and how everything is a cause and effect. I understood a lot of things about myself but I’m just in the beginning. The period of isolation was a literal transformation for me. I understood why things that have happened to me - happened. Why I was meeting always the same people and so many similar problems. I understood how I was conditioned in so many ways. And how we all are. Like we are sleeping. I understood how thoughts are the same thing as muscles. How it all can be trained in any way possible. I tried different things with my thoughts and I saw it working in reality. After that, I became obsessed with it. It fascinates me. It doesn’t let me sleep. How thoughts truly are everything. HappyLondonPress.com Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Take a look here  https://www.hi2020.co.uk  https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1

Lockdown diaries Episode 5 Meaning of Choice by Kristina Pakhomenko

Lockdown diaries series 2 by Akshitha I am Akshitha an app developer and very passionate  about writing and love travelling and get lost in the beauty of nature. I love spending time with friends and hanging out.My 3 am friends are my greatest strength and we always stand for each other. I write what i feel and what i learn from the situations. I want to spread more  awarness about mental health among people. So i have started a page on instagram to connect with people. https://www.instagram.com/imurmotivator/ HAPPY LONDON PRESS Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Happy London Press  encouraging new talents to take up writing short stories  - and enter the Hi2020 short story competition - for a chance to get published. HURRY-3 more WEEKS -   https://www.hi2020.co.uk Or for New magazine How to Write Short Stories - with a detailed account especially writing for new writers. https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1

Lockdown diaries series 2 by Akshitha

Maid Maleen by Brandi Gang Hello, my name is Brandi Gann,  I have always loved telling a good tale. My goal as a storyteller is comparable to those storytellers of old. You know, the ones in front of a campfire spinning tales and magic alike. Each part of importance emphasized by a burst of flame or powerful silence. I want to tell stories like that. Stories of hope, of love, and of the magic the two of those can create. As you can probably tell, I tend to write fantasy and romance. This piece is the first chapter of my work in progress "The Sun, The Moon, and a Thousand Furs" a fairytale retelling of "The Coat of a Thousand Furs " by the Brother's Grim. Though my story starts in a similar way, the infusion of magic and fate spins this tale on its head. I have always loved this story as a child, even though it's themes start a bit dark. Our heroine Alys, learns to fight against her childhood traumas and learns to love again. "Maid Malene" is also a retelling that is of the same vein. It's theme being that Love Conquers All. I hope you enjoy it! instagram@brandigann.telleroftales HAPPY LONDON PRESS Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Happy London Press  encouraging new talents to take up writing short stories  - and enter the Hi2020 short story competition - for a chance to get published. Take a look here  https://www.hi2020.co.uk Or for New magazine How to Write Short Stories - with a detailed account especially writing for new writers. https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1 

Maid Maleen by Brandi Gang Short story

The Sun the Moon and a Thousand furs by Brandi Gann My name is Brandi Gann and I have always loved telling a good tale. My goal as a storyteller is comparable to those storytellers of old. You know, the ones in front of a campfire spinning tales and magic alike. Each part of importance emphasized by a burst of flame or powerful silence. I want to tell stories like that. Stories of hope, of love, and of the magic the two of those can create. As you can probably tell, I tend to write fantasy and romance. This piece is the first chapter of my work in progress "The Sun, The Moon, and a Thousand Furs" a fairytale retelling of "The Coat of a Thousand Furs " by the Brother's Grim. Though my story starts in a similar way, the infusion of magic and fate spins this tale on its head. I have always loved this story as a child, even though it's themes start a bit dark. Our heroine Alys, learns to fight against her childhood traumas and learns to love again. Something I feel like many of us can relate too. I hope you enjoy it! Instagram@brandigann.telleroftales HAPPY LONDON PRESS Do you want to become a published writer - well we have so many different opportunities happening - Happy London Press  encouraging new talents to take up writing short stories  - and enter the Hi2020 short story competition - for a chance to get published. Take a look here  https://www.hi2020.co.uk Or for New magazine How to Write Short Stories - with a detailed account especially writing for new writers. https://www.happylondonpress.com/welcome-how-to-write-a-short-story-1

The Sun the Moon and a Thousand furs by Brandi Gann

Author interviews, Reading Short Stories & Behind the scenes of making fiction.