Archive for October, 2014

E-publishing



For writers, the future lies in electronic publishing – so we’re told. Traditional mainstream publishers are struggling. They don’t want manuscripts from new authors unless high sales volumes are virtually guaranteed. So if you want your work to reach the…

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The rise of UKIP



The Scottish Independence debate has disrupted the even tenor of British politics; it’s even persuaded people to vote. But there’s another disruption; it’s a right-wing organization called the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP). UKIP’s policies on many important issues such…

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Scotland and England – a short history



In my last blog I wrote about the implications of the recent Scottish Independence Referendum for the future of the United Kingdom. Since then I’ve received several e-mails and comments regarding Scotland’s relationship with England (and whether the recent Independence…

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