I love writing the blog. It keeps me off the streets and on the straight and narrow (to coin an ironic phrase). I’m truly grateful for all the kind words of encouragement I receive from readers across the globe. I don’t always have the time to respond to each one but I am cheered by them. Thank you.
Alongside the blog I’ve been writing a literary version of Perking the Pansies with added drama and spice, warts and all. It’s altogether a more daring exposé of everyday emigrey life in Yalıkavak and the events that shaped our world. With a lot of luck and a fair wind it may one day get published. I don’t expect to make my fortune but it would be gratifying to see someone lounging and laughing round a shimmering infinity pool, G&T in one hand, Perking the Pansies in the other.
It’s five years since Liam and I first met. Our rollercoaster life is simply the best as Tina Turner famously sang. In tribute to Liam I’m releasing a small snippet of the book which describes the manner of our meeting. It’s still a work in progress but I hope you like it.
Perking the Pansies 
Liam, played hard to get on you`re first meeting…bad boy not like him at all i thin really…is it?
Nice read Jack, i look forward to the full read one day soon.x
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ROFL Jack, that extract had me squealing with laughter. You have just the kind of naughty humour I love! Get that book out quick I need it for my summer hols.
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The book looks brilliant, I would definitely read it
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Brilliant extract! Would definately buy the book! move over bill Bryson!!
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Laughed out loud, mentally addding on the “oh err missus” at the end.
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Nice one, Jack! I’m really looking forward to the trilogy…
(You can’t write just the one – you will be nagged for more, trust me 😉 )
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When can I place my order? It would be a perfectly indulgent – and I want to devour all chapters now! To paraphrase a line from Field of Dreams … “if you write it, they will read” – there’s all sorts of self-publish options … start it viral, and the publishing houses will come knocking.
Hope your new home in Bedlam has a nook for writing…..
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Well I’m in negotiation with a publisher so fingers crossed!
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Love reading about the beginning… And i just thought of a project that might (or might not) interest you. I’ll email you my ideas…
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Thanks Jared. I’ve got a publisher now and the book’s due out at Christmas. Please do send me your ideas, I’d love to hear them.
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