Morning everyone 

 Sorry for the absence but it has been a busy time for your truly. What with dealing with all the posts coming in keeping on top of e-mails and trying to write a daily report here has left little time for actual writing. 

 Some of you will be pleased to hear that The Ties That Bind is back in rewrite mode. My editor took one look at the second draft and threw it back with the words "You can do better" so with a heavy heart i stared at the words and wondered what to do. Then at 1am it came to me that flash of inspiration that magical moment when the thought process kicks in and you see daylight when before it was darkness.

 Now i have the first few chapters rewritten and the rest of the story makes sense to me therefore you the reader will enjoy it as well.The Ties That Bind should be ready before Christmas but certainly early next year. Dead lines for us amatuer writers don't mean that much do they, after all I am seen by some as a writer of not much merit. Shame that those who decry my work have never read it.

 As for Dead Men Lie, and here i make no bones about the flagrant use of advertising my work, it continues to sell. Not only that but it begins to receive noteworthy reviews as well. yet another came in last night.

A very nice review which i reproduce below for you all to read.       

Hi David Procter

Here is my review I will post it on Amazon (both sides of the pond) also on the group - Promote Your Book, and Goodreads too. |

DEAD MEN LIE BY DAVID PROCTER

This is a book with everything - romance, adventure, murder, many evil crimes and so much more.  

The story begins in Boston in 1769 with a hanging which starts a chain of events, which will keep the reader turning the pages.  Samuel Worthington failed to save the boy who was hanged and is guilt ridden and unhappy with the way the country is governed,  He joins a group who want self-government and a pact is made. His actions lead us on to Stormouth in England.

What happens there starts with Abigail Wood attending her father-in-laws funeral.  Joseph Wood was the head of a rich and powerful family.  However all is not as it should be in the Wood family. The reading of Joseph’s will brings much horror and grief to Abigail.  What will be her fate?  How will she cope with her husband reported lost at sea?

There is Edward Bayles the priest who was friends with Joseph Wood and is unbelievably wicked and controls the town, getting rich in the process. He has many secrets and wants to be rid of Abigail.  Will he achieve his aim?

Then we have Benjamin Turnbottle who secretly plots ruin for the Wood family but offers help and friendship to Abigail when she needs it most, but is he to be trusted?  Who are Abigail’s true friends?  What happens when the military arrive in Stormouth? You will have to read this to find out.  

There is much intrigue with twists and turns round every corner.  There are many layers and as one is peeled back so another is revealed.  This is a fast moving tale that will keep the reader engrossed to the end  A very enjoyable book indeed.

It certainly deserves five stars.

My editor (Lisa) and myself always knew our work was good, even so its nice when others write such kind things about it. Our problem is that not enough readers are discovering our story, our website is visited by an increasing number our blog is read all over the world and yet Dead Men Lie is read by so few, Why?  Is it the image the fact that I am unknown? is it because no one wishes to take a chance on buying something and then not liking it?

All valid reasons, ones i myself have used. However if you believe one thing today believe this DEAD MEN LIE is a book you should all read even if you dislike historical fiction. I gaurentee that if you indulge you will enjoy. How can i be so sure well take the time to look at what others have written they are unsolicited genuine reactions from real life readers what else can i do apart from give the book away and as those who follow this blog know that is something i will never do not simply to garner favour.

Once again i ask, plead, implore request, try Dead Men Lie and see what a well structured self published book can achieve.