Simon Michael

Thank you, sir!

Hope you enjoyed it Mr Curnow!

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Just a simple “Thank you” to those who’ve taken the trouble to review “The Fall Guy.” Less than 3 weeks since the audiobook came out, and over half a century of 5* reviews. You’re all lovely!

I was lucky. My old publishers (now bust) got a deal with Colin Mace, who also voices “big” writers like Andy McNab. I recommend finding a voice actor with their own following and then if it’s too expensive to commission them, offer a royalty-share. Double social media opps & can be v profitable.

PS: Any chance of a review on Audible?

Probably not. Book 11 is well under way, although you may be in for a surprise…

You might be the very first reviewer then (be gentle with me).

Several lovely listeners have asked when the next #CharlesHolborne books is available on Audible. The answer is: NOW! shorturl.at/5xuqO.

Out now!

It'll be National Crime Reading Month in June, and most UK crime authors are involved. I'll be at the Lymm Literature Festival. #readingcrime

Next week or two. Waiting on Audible. I’ll post something.

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Ebook and Audible on 27 June, paperback a couple of days thereafter.

Thank you @saperebooks.bsky.social!

I’ve written 16 books and never appreciated I was following an adjective order (though I’d never use more than a couple in any description)!

Hi Sam. I’m (so they say) “the British John Grisham” with 9 legal crime thrillers published by Sapere Books and the 10th due out shortly. Always follow your useful advice (though as I don’t have any say over marketing, it’s more for the back pocket in case I ever self-publish).

Great track. Battle of Who Could Care Less is even better.

That’s magnificent!

No one gives a genuine 1* review. It always signifies animus. I always console myself that it demonstrates to potential purchasers that the 5* reviews are more likely to be genuine.

Thanks. It’s my favourite in many ways too.

When you come back from a fab few days in Paris, and find this over your garden. “There’s no place like home… there’s no place like home.”

Trump Uses Lies to Lay the Groundwork for Radical Change Condoms for Gaza? Ukraine started the war with Russia? The president’s manipulations of the truth lay the groundwork for radical change.

I found this very persuasive. Put simply, expecting reason to work with Trump is a waste of time. He will say anything - and be perfectly happy contradicting himself - to justify his actions. Emmanuel and Keir are on a hiding to nothing. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...

Already finished and with publishers! It should be available for advance orders on 7 April.

I do like round numbers, don't you? It's taken almost 2 years to reach 200 reviews on Audible - but that's what comes of having no marketing budget. So, to the brilliant narrator, Colin Mace, and to the 200 who have "discovered" the audiobooks by word of mouth and taken the trouble to review, my grateful thanks. And an average of 4.8*! Got to be doing something right. Book 10 will out in April.

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I’d love Colin to be in it. Sleazy bent cop, I think.

Off tomorrow to newwritingnorth.com/event/screen... to meet TV movers and shakers (and many wide-eyed naïfs) armed with option promises, “The Brief” pitchdeck, an elevator pitch and unrealistic hopes. Wish me luck!