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Mike Carden

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I'm an author and have published three humorous cycle touring books, The Full English, A Bit Scott-ish and A Lake District Grand Tour. And now a trilogy of historical novels, 'Alfred of Wessex', based on Alfred the Great. https://mikecarden.co.uk/

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Some nice photos today of our walk.

#dorset #bluebells

21.04.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some nice reviews of 'Alfred of Wessex' in the USA. Thank you!

www.amazon.com/Alfred-Wesse...

#historicalfiction #booksky #books

17.04.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Full English: Pedalling through England, Mid-Life Crisis and Truly Rampant Man-Flu (Bike Ride Books) The Full English: Pedalling through England, Mid-Life Crisis and Truly Rampant Man-Flu (Bike Ride Books) [Carden, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Full English: Pedalling through England, Mid-Life Crisis and Truly Rampant Man-Flu (Bike Ride Books)

And then you get a lovely review:
Entertaining and fun read.
April 14 2025
Verified Purchase
A very entertaining and funny read. Always left me with a smile. I would definitely recommend for a good read.

Thank you, Bryan Johnson in the States
#writerscommunity #author
www.amazon.com/Full-English...

15.04.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful.

15.04.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's funny getting a two-star review from someone who says they are looking forward to reading the next book...

Ah, well.

#writerscommunity #author

15.04.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue sky.

Great.

11.04.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning’s sunrise on Low Fell in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

03.04.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Beautiful there.

03.04.2025 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So encouraging to read positive reviews of your writing. Very grateful. www.amazon.co.uk/Alfred-Wesse...

27.03.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Herd of wonderful elephants heading towards Bridport in Dorset (in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare).

www.weldmarhospicecare.org/stampede/

26.03.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The best sort of cycling.

21.03.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No. Surely not!

20.03.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunset spectacular this evening.

19.03.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I thoroughly enjoyed every page. Bringing history to life," according to a new reader review of 'Alfred of Wessex'.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

#historicalfiction #novel #anglosaxon #alfredthegreat #vikings

17.03.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cycling in the Lake District from a few years back. Wonderful.

#lakedistrict #cycling

17.03.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Really grateful for two new reader reviews. "Great third book. Fantastic series. Michael must have a passion for history as it clearly shines through in his great story telling." "Fabulous novel, engaging and well written."

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CCSKV8C6

#historicalfiction #books #booksky #writers

11.03.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the Sculpture Trail at Derwent Valley Countryside Park.

09.03.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So encouraging getting these reader reviews.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CCSKV8C...

#authors #writers #historicalfiction #booksky

08.03.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'The Full English' is still proving popular in the USA. A bit of light relief?

#humour #England #books #booksky #cycling #bikesky

www.amazon.com/Full-English...

07.03.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I do love your photos and videos.

01.03.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Much of the time I've been writing Alfred the Great's story of resisting invasions of Wessex has coincided with Ukraine resisting invasion. That has often been in my mind as I wrote.

I do sincerely hope that President Zelensky and Ukraine survive and succeed in spite of yesterday.

01.03.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That was a wet day...

#Scotland #cycling #books #bikesky #humour #booksky

'A Bit Scott-ish: Pedalling through Scotland in search of Adventure, Nature and Lemon Drizzle Cake' (Bike Ride Books Book 2)

www.amazon.co.uk/Bit-Scott-is...

28.02.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calm at West Bay harbour this evening.

#Dorset

27.02.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

True. Great photo as well.

27.02.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent!

27.02.2025 07:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous photos.

25.02.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alfred of Wessex, Book One: Inheritance Alfred of Wessex, Book One: Inheritance - Kindle edition by Carden, Michael. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Alfred of Wessex, Book One: Inheritance.

"Perfect in every way, pulling you through everything Alfred went through! Love it." Reader review.

www.amazon.com/Alfred-Wesse...

A novel of Alfred The Great. "Gripping." "Thrilling."

The complete trilogy: Alfred of Wessex.

#historicalfiction #booksky #writers #novels

23.02.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely area.

22.02.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really good photos.

19.02.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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