Hello once again -- Finally finished off the eBook version of The Frozen Codex, which can be bought by following the below link;
It's a nice affordable way to check out my work as I'm keen to get as wide an audience as possible.
Thanks for all the support shown so far
http://www.lulu.com/shop/fraser-mccrorie/the-frozen-codex/ebook/product-21594085.html
~Fraser
Wednesday 23 April 2014
Magnetism
Do you ever feel that things are one sided?
From experience, since a young age there seem to be people you chase and people that chase you. It seems like effort among people is entirely relative and the easier we gain someone's attention often the less we seek it.
It reminds me of the child picking up rocks to put in her basket. She doesn't care about the rocks she already has until they tumble out of the basket as she leans forward to pick up the next one.
Perhaps it's human nature to take things for granted as we grow accustomed to them, but let us not forget to appreciate loyalty as our attention flits from place to place.
~Fraser
From experience, since a young age there seem to be people you chase and people that chase you. It seems like effort among people is entirely relative and the easier we gain someone's attention often the less we seek it.
It reminds me of the child picking up rocks to put in her basket. She doesn't care about the rocks she already has until they tumble out of the basket as she leans forward to pick up the next one.
Perhaps it's human nature to take things for granted as we grow accustomed to them, but let us not forget to appreciate loyalty as our attention flits from place to place.
~Fraser
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Work underway
I'm currently working on an ebook version of The Frozen Codex to coincide with the paperback release. Hopefully it won't take much longer before it's ready to buy.
There's also another project on the way, around my short stories and poetry so I'll keep you updated as to the progress but this may be some months from completion. I plan to create a full set of artwork to compliment the writing so watch this space!
~Fraser
Monday 14 April 2014
The Frozen Codex
The Frozen Codex -- A book which I have been working on for the past five years has finally come to fruition. It's been a long time in the making and has changed a lot since the first idea for a semi-mythological short story of about 20 pages!
370 pages later and more edits and revisions than I would ever care to remember and it's done. This story has traveled around the world with me - to South Korea and back to Britain. I have lost track of all the USB backups which pop up from time to time in disused photo film cases (yes I still have those) and other nooks and crannies, caked in dust and full of Duane Eddy tracks.
I appreciate you getting this far, it's about 5 years less than it took me!
If you are curious about my book and want to know more, below is the Blurb from the back so you can get a feel for it;
A desperate kingdom, on the brink of destruction...
...must trust it's salvation in a warrior from the north.
A great force is stirring in the Kingdom of Aer and Hraki intends to find the source of the whispered words, said to come from the Gods themselves!
His coming marks the end of a delicate balance of power amidst the onset of a civil war which threatens to consume them all.
The Frozen Codex is a gripping Fantasy Epic set to the backdrop of a cold and unforgiving landscape
I have included a link here to where you may purchase it Lulu.com so please pick up a copy, leave some feedback and most importantly enjoy it!
http://www.lulu.com/shop/fraser-mccrorie/the-frozen-codex/paperback/product-21568768.html
I'd love to know what you all think so I'd be grateful for any comments on my blog/facebook but especially on Lulu.com as that's where my punters will be!
Thanks
370 pages later and more edits and revisions than I would ever care to remember and it's done. This story has traveled around the world with me - to South Korea and back to Britain. I have lost track of all the USB backups which pop up from time to time in disused photo film cases (yes I still have those) and other nooks and crannies, caked in dust and full of Duane Eddy tracks.
I appreciate you getting this far, it's about 5 years less than it took me!
If you are curious about my book and want to know more, below is the Blurb from the back so you can get a feel for it;
A desperate kingdom, on the brink of destruction...
...must trust it's salvation in a warrior from the north.
A great force is stirring in the Kingdom of Aer and Hraki intends to find the source of the whispered words, said to come from the Gods themselves!
His coming marks the end of a delicate balance of power amidst the onset of a civil war which threatens to consume them all.
The Frozen Codex is a gripping Fantasy Epic set to the backdrop of a cold and unforgiving landscape
I have included a link here to where you may purchase it Lulu.com so please pick up a copy, leave some feedback and most importantly enjoy it!
http://www.lulu.com/shop/fraser-mccrorie/the-frozen-codex/paperback/product-21568768.html
I'd love to know what you all think so I'd be grateful for any comments on my blog/facebook but especially on Lulu.com as that's where my punters will be!
Thanks
Wednesday 9 April 2014
Professions
Rightly or wrongly, much like the cover of a book, a person is most often judged on first impressions.
I find when I come across someone at work I can often tell within the first few seconds of meeting them whether I will get on with them.
It's strange that you can work somewhere for a year and still feel like the new guy, but I suppose it's all down to the environment.
But can you ever feel "at home" or is there always going to be that out of place feeling due to the very nature of work. It's mercenary, let's face it. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't paid, and neither would any of the people around me.
With that in mind it does make you wonder how office politics develop and why people wouldn't just try and make the time pass as pleasantly as possible.
Stick enough people and enough personalities in one place and you're bound to come into conflicts. Especially when you catch yourself thinking "outside of work I'd have nothing to do with a person like you.
It does beg the question that there has to be a better way - but short of living the "good life" or quitting to follow your non financially viable dreams what choice do we have.
Such stress for such young people is surely a sign that things need to change.
~Fraser
I find when I come across someone at work I can often tell within the first few seconds of meeting them whether I will get on with them.
It's strange that you can work somewhere for a year and still feel like the new guy, but I suppose it's all down to the environment.
But can you ever feel "at home" or is there always going to be that out of place feeling due to the very nature of work. It's mercenary, let's face it. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't paid, and neither would any of the people around me.
With that in mind it does make you wonder how office politics develop and why people wouldn't just try and make the time pass as pleasantly as possible.
Stick enough people and enough personalities in one place and you're bound to come into conflicts. Especially when you catch yourself thinking "outside of work I'd have nothing to do with a person like you.
It does beg the question that there has to be a better way - but short of living the "good life" or quitting to follow your non financially viable dreams what choice do we have.
Such stress for such young people is surely a sign that things need to change.
~Fraser
Tuesday 8 April 2014
New life
There's something wonderful about new things, that captivates our imagination and drives us wild with excitement.
It's the same magic that we find in change - the great unknown - that no matter how much we rationalise we will never know what the future holds.
Those delicate things that lie out of reach even if for a moment - even the smallest of which can bring us great happiness.
~Fraser
It's the same magic that we find in change - the great unknown - that no matter how much we rationalise we will never know what the future holds.
Those delicate things that lie out of reach even if for a moment - even the smallest of which can bring us great happiness.
~Fraser
Wednesday 2 April 2014
1 week remaining
I'm now in the final stages of publishing my book, The Frozen Codex. If all goes smoothly and the final proofing copy is how I want it I'll be posting a link here to purchase a copy. Watch this space!
~Fraser
~Fraser
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