The island of Coll
On page 238, the chapter named The Battle, takes place on Coll, which is a small island situated around 2.5 hours off the West Coast of Scotland. Recently a news story appeared on the BBC Website, relating to a former Scottish rugby international, Rob Wainwright, who has lived on Coll for the last 21 years. Once the world gets back to the way it was before the COVID 19 outbreak, it would not be unreasonable to think that Coll will become a major tourist destination in Scotland, as people wanting to sample the beautiful scenery and hospitality of its residents, … Continue reading The island of Coll
A 4th Book?
With possibly of another couple of months staying home during the COVID lockdown, I was thinking that another book , could be an interesting project to get my teeth into. Not sure my wife, Ann would agree, as she has dozens of DIY projects round the house for me to attend to. Writing books has been a welcome distraction for me, as you can imagine! Continue reading A 4th Book?
The Firth of Forth, Scotland – Fred Olsen cruise liners in limbo
One has to wonder if Zander and his crew on board the Emerald were in the vicinity, what mischief they would get up to, no doubt trebling the price of local produce which only they could supply! Outcomes on a less grander scale are described in my first book A Storm in Any Port, which is on sale here and at selected outlets – click Continue reading The Firth of Forth, Scotland – Fred Olsen cruise liners in limbo
More Ports More Storms
The Second Book in the Zander Trilogy will be available to purchase by September 2020. Here the mischief takes place in and around the towns, harbours and marinas of the East and West Coasts of Scotland and Zander even gets to Algeria. Traveling on a number of yachts, inflatables, rowing boats and a cruise liner, Zander and his gang of miscreants rub shoulders with; Kamikaze seagulls, Head hunters, Paratroopers, a dead Fisherman, the Loch Ness Monster, Ships’ pipers, Terrorists, Oil Sheiks, a Clan chief, a Spanish Armada Galleon, Japanese tourists and a North African President. They also meet up with … Continue reading More Ports More Storms
Now available to buy in Haddington, East Lothian
East Lothian’s premier independent bookshop Kesley’s have a limited supply of A Storm in Any Port. Located at 63 Market Street, Haddington, EH41 3JG with on-street parking, this bookshop is well established in the county, and is highly regarded in the profession. Continue reading Now available to buy in Haddington, East Lothian
Scrumping Apples and Oor Wullie
A recent visit to the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh with family, to watch the musical production of Oor Wullie, was enjoyed thoroughly by all. It’s fun to reminisce about the past, especially when Wullie’s high jinks would involve the ‘Art’ of Scrumping. The difference being that Oor Wullie and his pals are children, while Zander and his crew are grown men! Almost Run In Ashore – Campbeltown (chapter 62) describes Murdo’s expertise in the Art of Scrumping! Continue reading Scrumping Apples and Oor Wullie
A Storm in Any Port now published
We are very happy to announce that A Storm in Any Port is now available in print, after a successful release through Amazon Kindle. Set principally in Scotland’s beautiful Western Isles with side trips to Hong Kong, the Lake District and the Balearic Islands, the narrative is an expose of an ambitious, accident prone Scot with a sailing bug who leads his scallywag crew and breathes life, fun and nostalgia into these comic misadventures of derring-do, or don’t! A Puffer, a Sampan, and Americas Cup and other yachts provide an exotic and convincing storyline link, packed with outrageous, unexpected and … Continue reading A Storm in Any Port now published
Prologue
PROLOGUE Four Men in a Dinghy West Coast of Scotland – Fairly recently The skipper, mate and two deck hands who made up the crew of the chartered yacht, were feeling the effects of their combined ages of more than 300 years, as they motored into Puilladrobhain on Seil, an island just off the west coast of Scotland. Although none of them would admit it, the day’s motor sail from Crinan had taken its toll on both bodies and minds. The slightly corpulent, white haired skipper firmly believed he was a good sailor and had an inshore certificate to prove … Continue reading Prologue
Preparing to Publish
This Website is now under re-construction, in preparation for release of the paper version. I am well into producing a complete rewrite of the original e-book. Principally to significantly tightening up the text and thereby improve the flow of the action Ann, my wife, is finished the thankless task proof reading, and having a well earned rest. Our project is now at the stage of; engaging the services of professionals, to do the things I can’t do myself. Things like cover design and the actual printing of the book. Looking to ‘hit the shelves’ this summer. JJ – 20th May … Continue reading Preparing to Publish
2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 3,900 times in 2015. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 3 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete report. Continue reading 2015 in review
Where’s Bernard Langer when you need him ??!
Spotted alongside the 1st fairway on Murrayfield Golf Course, Edinburgh recently…… Continue reading Where’s Bernard Langer when you need him ??!
2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,900 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it would take about 32 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete report. Continue reading 2014 in review
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