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To sleep with my wife, or not sleep with my wife?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Chris Tomlinson

Life at the moment is a puzzle for Skiing With Demons author, Chris Tomlinson facing the real demons of Covid-19. When his ICU consultant wife becomes unwell he goes to pieces… To sleep with my wife, or not sleep with … Continue reading →

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Craggy Island – Drinking (tea) with Demons

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Chris Tomlinson

The decision to visit Craggy Island was an ecumenical matter – we both loved Father Ted despite the difference in our religious views. I thought it would be a good place to work on Skiing With More Demons (working title) … Continue reading →

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Why did I write a book ?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

I’m not sure why I wrote it, or more accurately, I’m not prepared to tell you the real reasons. In fact I’m not even prepared to be honest with myself about its purpose. It could have been a cathartic exercise … Continue reading →

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Excitement builds – the cover illustration arrives

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

Just got the cover graphic from the illustrator (Dan House) – very pleased. Of course you need to read the book to understand why it’s so perfect for Skiing With Demons. It shows the Apres Aliens arriving, a backdrop of Mt Blanc … Continue reading →

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You really never finish a book – it just gets published!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Chris Tomlinson

Its been 3 years in the writing and finally I’ve finished it. Well, actually, my editor and girlfriend (Dr Debs) have forbidden me from fiddling with it any more. Every time I proof read it I want to change something. … Continue reading →

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Why Self-Publish ?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Chris Tomlinson

Because nothing else made sense. After almost being suckered by a vanity publisher – I did my research and discovered that the world of book publishing is now completely different to how I, and most of us, conceptualise it. You no longer … Continue reading →

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