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A Cracking Five Star Review

Fri June 21 2019Sun October 1 2023Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

For Thirteen Tales

See the original here or read below.

I was very eager to acquire and read Thirteen Tales, by Scott Bailey, as I’m familiar with his writing from his blog. I like everything about his book–the cover art is spectacular, suggestive of Poe’s “Raven”; and the stories read quickly as you hunger for the next one–but try to slow down, and savor each one! I’m glad to have added Scott’s book to my home library–and highly recommend it. It makes a great gift too!

Check it the book for yourself here and see if you agree.

And many thanks to R Ryan – also known as Ennle Madresan over at Abandoned Amenities for the review and kind words.

www.scottandewbailey.uk

Breaking into the top 10!

Sun June 16 2019Sun June 23 2019Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Many thanks to everyone who downloaded my latest poetry collection during the launch promotion. If you get the time for a review that would help greatly. The good news is that it manged to break into the top 10 in its genre both in the UK and US, reaching no. 7 and 8 respectively.

Let’s hope it continues to attract attention and climb now it’s off promotion.

If you still interested head over to Amazon and get your copy.

Andervayne’s Dream – Cover Design – Revisited

Tue May 28 2019Scott Andrew Bailey2 Comments

So I have had another go. after the three below.

A

B

C

I came up with this one:

Which I think is the one I will be going with.

Andervayne’s Dream – Cover Design

Wed March 20 2019Tue March 19 2019Scott Andrew Bailey3 Comments

So, trying to design the cover for my upcoming poetry collection. So here’s a quick poll – which of these looks best? Are any of them any good? Or should I try again? Let me know in the comments.

A

B

C

Amazon Marketing Services – Worth it?

Sat May 12 2018Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Anyone in this corner of the blogosphere had any experience or success with Amazon Marketing Services? Wondering about dallying with it to boost the ailing sales of my books?

Top Hat

Sat May 12 2018Sat August 3 2024Scott Andrew Bailey1 Comment

By Scott Bailey © 2016

With top hat askew
Dancing lightly through the throng
Predatory smile

In response to the daily prompt Skewed

#DailyPrompt, #amwriting, #postaday

www.scottandrewbailey.uk

A Ripple of Reviews

Fri April 27 2018Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

I don’t know if that is the correct collective noun but it should be 🙂

Here are a few reviews I have accrued over time.

Thirteen Tales (of Ghosts)

Excellently Eerie! AAA+++!! 30 January 2018

Witty, scary, creepy, delicious, and not without a deft touch of wit! Well-crafted visions of the dark side! So refreshing to discover such beautifully told, original material! If you love ghost stories, this is for you! JanO

Tales that take you to some very different places, some are very dark places. 26 January 2017

All the stories in this collection are very different, savour them one at a time. I was very taken with Cycles, an astute tale of teenage boys, with a twist of course. Fire and Ice takes us somewhere deep… Terminal is a very modern tale, Shipwreck not for the faint hearted. I loved A Ghost Scene, one to amuse. Don’t read The Church at bedtime, be sure your past will catch up with you in ‘Suspense’ and you will not want to live in the country by yourself if you read ‘The Valley. Mother completes the collection with a very dark ending. Whether you like to be entertained or wonder what really lies beyond, this is the book for you. Janet Grogerty

A Spring of Dreams

A clever and insightful book of poems 21 September 2015

Great concept to write a poem a day for a year and provides an insight into coping with difficult family circumstances – a recommended read for anyone who has struggled in such situations. Some poems were obviously more personal than others (my favourites were those when the writer cherishes the ‘small moments’ in life such as going to a fireworks display with his wife and son) but he also branches out into more political territory. Look out for the funny poems scattered throughout the book too, one, in particular, made me laugh out loud! A good read and Scott Bailey shows talent as a poet. Recommended. M.H.Beton

Mankind Limited

It feels like us, it acts like us 20 August 2015

This book should be a movie. Somewhere in Hollywood right now there are actors waiting for their agents to deliver this story in script format to them. The makings of all action-packed adventure films are here. I can see the film in my mind’s eye.

But this one is different.

It’s not fast-paced for the thrill of it alone. It needs to be to get the message across. Mankind could be on the threshold of just such a future.

This one could be us.

Maybe a few years down the line yet, maybe already almost there in some similar format. Change a few details. Replace one group for another. Look behind the motives in politics and corporations. Stretch the reality just a little. Ask ourselves questions looking through the light of a different lens.

It feels like us, it acts like us, it may very well come to be.

It could be The Secret we all hold and may one day need.

The future may be closer than we think.

It only takes a small leap of imagination to take us from where we are now to Mankind Unlimited.

Scott Bailey is a writer I follow through his WordPress blog.

I downloaded his book a few weeks ago after reading an excerpt from it on his blog. It wasn’t until this week that I finally had the chance to read the book. I like a good action-packed adventure as much as the next one but I liked, even more, what Scott communicated in the story.

I believe there is more to follow and I’ll be waiting. If we have time and I’m still aware… anniehy

Excellent book 21 October 2013

I really enjoyed reading this book and could barely put it down. It is pretty rare for me to get so engrossed in a book, so if you like books about a dystopian future then this is worth a read. Now I want to know what happens next! RuthJ

Fantastic Read 9 September 2013

Really good book, well worth the money could not put it down at times, sad when it got to the end.
I will be reading it again, dont do that with many books. Amazon Customer

One Liner Wednesday – Short and Sweet

Wed February 21 2018Wed February 21 2018Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

A Spring of Dreams

#1linerWeds.

Some poems, short and sweet, unlike me.

Five Star Review Received! Thirteen Tales

Wed January 31 2018Sun October 1 2023Scott Andrew Bailey2 Comments

Thirteen Tales of Ghosts received a great review from janowrite, a fellow Ghost Story writer and fan.

Check out the review here and her own blog here.

And why not check out the book itself – see if you agree 🙂

USA Catching Canada!

Sun January 28 2018Sun October 1 2023Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Thirteen Tales – the race of the Americas is on!

Well, no more sales in Canada as yet but some in the USA means that they are catching up – who will win? Where will I hit the top 10 first? The UK (my homeland) is lagging far behind!

Get in the Halloween mood

Sat October 28 2017Mon July 15 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Settle down in the dark with Thirteen Tales of Ghosts, and immerse yourself in fear if you dare.

Elevation – My Sweet Lord

Tue September 5 2017Mon July 8 2024Scott Andrew Bailey2 Comments

When I say today’s daily prompt ~ Elevate all I could think of was Daleks!

“Elevate! Elevate!”

I couldn’t get that episode out of my head – so I didn’t think I would end up writing anything. In a way that’s still true – I am just waffling here.

But the tenuous link is the kind of elevation that can be experienced when listening to a particularly good piece of music. Tonight a good piece has been returned to my consciousness courtesy – of all things – to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2!

Now it has many good tunes some of which are on my regular playlists already. But watching it tonight one jumped out at me – that I haven’t heard for a long, long time. It grabbed me and lifted me and I didn’t even wait for the film to finish before I was on the phone downloading it! (Og the wonder of the internet!)

Yep – My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. What a simple but beautiful song. Perfection. Elevating!

In response to the daily prompt Elevate

#DailyPrompt #iamwriting

Odd Stats

Sat June 24 2017Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

According to Amazon’s own Author Central – the ranking for all three of my books has shot up considerably – despite the fact that I haven’t sold any extra copies lately.

Wonder what’s going on?

Author Interview

Thu March 2 2017Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

So it’s official – my author interview will be appearing on Thanet Writers this Saturday – 04/03/2017.

Rest assured I’ll be blogging about it when it happens 🙂

Thirteen Tales – Now available in paperback

Wed February 22 2017Sat August 3 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

For those of you who like the feel of real paper….

Thirteen Tales of Ghosts is now available in paperback! Check it out here.

Or go here for a sample.

By Scott Bailey

A collection of short stories concerning ghosts. Some are traditional ghost stories in the tradition of M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Other are not. Some scare, some are fun. Some play with the concept of a ghost. There are ghosts who are out for revenge and the living avenging the spirits that curse them.

Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

Check it out at Amazon and Smashwords and other online e-book retailers.

A paperback version is here for those who prefer the feel of the paper while huddling by the fire – on your own – in the dark – with that noise behind you……

www.scottandrewbailey.uk

Four Star Rating and review – for Thirteen tales!

Mon February 20 2017Wed July 10 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Incredibly pleased and appreciative of the latest (and first for this book) review of Thirteen Tales – many thanks, Janet Gogerty.

See the review below or click here for the original on Amazon.

Janet Gogerty

This review is from: Thirteen Tales: of Ghosts (Kindle Edition)

All the stories in this collection are very different, savour them one at a time. I was very taken with Cycles, an astute tale of teenage boys, with a twist of course. Fire and Ice takes us somewhere deep… Terminal is a very modern tale, Shipwreck not for the faint hearted. I loved A Ghost Scene, one to amuse. Don’t read The Church at bedtime, be sure your past will catch up with you in ‘Suspense’ and you will not want to live in the country by yourself if you read ‘The Valley. Mother completes the collection with a very dark ending. Whether you like to be entertained or wonder what really lies beyond, this is the book for you.

Reviews

Mon February 20 2017Mon July 22 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

“This book should be a movie. Somewhere in Hollywood right now there are actors waiting for their agents to deliver this story in script format to them. The makings of all action-packed adventure films is here. I can see the film in my mind’s eye.
But this one is different.
It’s not fast-paced for the thrill of it alone. It needs to be to get the message across. Mankind could be on the threshold of just such a future. Time is racing.
This one could be us.
Maybe a few years down the line yet, maybe already almost there in some similar format. Change a few details. Replace one group for another. Look behind the motives in politics and corporations. Stretch the reality just a little. Ask ourselves questions looking through the light of a different lens.
It feels like us, it acts like us, it may very well come…”

“Great concept to write a poem a day for a year and provides an insight into coping with difficult family circumstances – a recommended read for anyone who has struggled in such situations. Some poems were obviously more personal than others (my favourites were those when the writer cherishes the ‘small moments’ in life such as going to a fireworks display with his wife and son) but he also branches out into more political territory. Look out for the funny poems scattered throughout the book too, one in particular made me laugh out loud! A good read and Scott Bailey shows talent as a poet. Recommended.”

Still Available! Thirteen Tales.

Sat February 11 2017Tue July 30 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Grab it now and enjoy – Thirteen Tales (of Ghosts). Spread the word!

A collection of short stories concerning ghosts. Some are traditional ghost stories in the tradition of M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Others are not. Some scare, some are fun. Some play with the concept of a ghost. There are ghosts who are out for revenge and the living avenging the spirits that curse them.

Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

Check it out at Amazon and Smashwords and other online e-book retailers.

A paperback version os being worked on for those who prefer the feel of the paper while huddling by the fire – on your own – in the dark – with that noise behind you……

www.scottandrewbailey.uk

Thirteen Tales – A sampler.

Mon January 2 2017Sun October 1 2023Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Why not try a collection of ghostly tales?

Get comfortable by the fire, or under the duvet, grab your Kindle and lock the doors.

To give you a taster read the first story of the collection here.

Another Fantastic Review!

Sat December 17 2016Sun August 4 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

This one for my Poetry Collection!

“Great concept to write a poem a day for a year and provides an insight into copying with difficult family circumstances – a recommended read for anyone who has struggled in such situations. Some poems were obviously more personal than others (my favourites were those when the writer cherishes the ‘small moments’ in life such as going to a fireworks display with his wife and son) but he also branches out into more political territory. Look out for the funny poems scattered through-out the book too, one in particular made me laugh out loud! A good read and Scott Bailey shows talent as a poet. Recommended.”

Check out the original here!

Sales and Stats slowly climbing

Thu December 15 2016Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

I did it! Well, the first of my aims for the end of this year. I made it over 10,000 views this year. Paltry compared to some I know but miles better than any previous year for me.

Just another 90 followers to pick up now 🙂

On top of that a few more sales this week – including a soft back! Maybe the ball is finally picking up some momentum.

For many reasons – roll on 2017!

Better Sales Ranks – Thirteen Tales.

Sun December 11 2016Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

So here’s the stats right now on Amazon UK – 276th in Short Stories – not bad!

Check it out – for a taster click here. And the Softback version will be available soon.

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Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

Check it out at Amazon and Smashwords and other online e-book retailers.

A paperback version os being worked on for those who prefer the feel of the paper while huddling by the fire – on your own – in the dark – with that noise behind you……

www.scottandrewbailey.uk

More Movement Thirteen Tales.

Sat December 10 2016Fri July 19 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Another sale on Kindle of my Ghost Story collection! Check it out – for a taster click here. And the Softback version will be available soon.

Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

Check it out at Amazon and other online e-book retailers.

A paperback version is being worked on for those who prefer the feel of the paper while huddling by the fire – on your own – in the dark – with that noise behind you……

Avoid the real nightmare – escape into mine!

Mon November 14 2016Mon June 9 2025Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

A collection of short stories concerning ghosts. Some are traditional ghost stories in the tradition of M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. Others are not. Some scare, some are fun. Some play with the concept of a ghost. There are ghosts who are out for revenge, and the living avenging the spirits that curse them.

Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

Check it out at Amazon.

A paperback version is being worked on for those who prefer the feel of the paper while huddling by the fire, on your own, in the dark, with that noise behind you.

Get in the Spooky Mood!

Tue November 8 2016Mon July 15 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

Check it out at Amazon and other online e-book retailers.

A paperback version is being worked on for those who prefer the feel of the paper while huddling by the fire – on your own – in the dark – with that noise behind you……

A Spring of Dreams – Words

Mon October 31 2016Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Words

By Scott Bailey © 2013

Wherever words roam
Over fantastical lands
The heart rests at home.

www.scottandrewbailey.uk

Get Your Ghost On!

Sat October 29 2016Mon July 15 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Ideal for sitting around a campfire and late at night under the covers. Or maybe not if the stories themselves are any guide.

#PoweredByIndie

Thirteen Tales – Climbing but a long way to go still

Sun October 23 2016Sat August 3 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

Less than a week since the release on its 149th in its category.

Spread the word – let’s get it higher!

Mankind Limited – Another Fantastic Review

Sat July 30 2016Wed September 7 2016Scott Andrew Bailey6 Comments

A detailed, in-depth and insightful review of Mankind Limited from Silver Threading. Check it out here.. and many thanks to her for the review!

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Mankind Limited – The Secret

Wed July 27 2016Fri July 19 2024Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

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www.scottandrewbailey.uk

Read an excerpt here.

Available as

Kindle

or hardback

from Amazon

or CreateSpace

Now also available at Smashwords, IBooks, Barnes and Noble and many other reputable outlets.

Mankind Limited -Selling Off Society

Sun July 3 2016Sat July 2 2016Scott Andrew Bailey1 Comment

Want to know where we will end up when we have finished selling off society? Read on..

www.scottandrewbailey.uk

Read an excerpt here.

Available as

Kindle

or hardback

from Amazon

or CreateSpace

Self Publishing Ups and Downs

Sun June 19 2016Scott Andrew Bailey1 Comment

Well, it’s only been a week since I venture onto Smashwords so this is probably premature – but…

Emotionally it’s been up and down. I was elated that I got through to the premium catalogue on the first attempt – gives me confidence that I have the technical skills at least!

Seeing my book in the Nook store and on IBooks have me a real pleasure.

On the Smashwords dashboard, I see that 14 people have sampled the book already and over 100 pages read.

However, 0 sales.

That’s making me feel despondent. I thought that maybe I just wasn’t reaching anyone through Amazon Kindle. That my feeble marketing attempts just weren’t going anywhere.

Now? It seems that it’s getting noticed – but after reading some of it, they are not buying it to read the rest.

What do I have to do?

It’s hard to tell what’s going on though. Under Kindle, there were not stats on how many people sampled the book. So maybe I wasn’t getting noticed there. And the stats at Smashwords don’t give me reasons and details. Maybe those 14 people were expecting a different kind of book? Maybe my description is misleading in some way that I haven’t spotted?

Or maybe they just didn’t like it. There’s no feedback so I can’t really tell.

So – I am feeling a bit defeated and tired. But it won’t stop me ultimately – I will get back to writing a bit more now instead of marketing. The writing is the pleasure anyway.

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Mankind Limited – Quote 5

Mon May 30 2016Tue May 24 2016Scott Andrew BaileyLeave a comment

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www.scottandrewbailey.uk

Read an excerpt here.

Available as

Kindle

or hardback

from Amazon

or CreateSpace