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My First Novel - Out Now! 10:35 - Oct 3 with 6795 views

I’ve just self-published a novel, called Bluebeat Boy, and thought I’d take the opportunity to let you all know about it.

I’ve lived with mental health issues for most of my life, a combination of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and accompanying anxiety issues, and have written a novel on the subject. The aim was to take my understanding of these issues and put them in a fictional setting, to provide people with a flavour of what life is like for those living with them.

As such, the characters and events in this book are all fictitious, but hopefully reflect the passions, emotions and predicaments in a realistic fashion.

I’ve entered into an agreement with a charity called AnxietyUK, who will be receiving a substantial donation from each copy sold. They do a lot of good work with and for people living with these conditions. QPR were kind enough to put a small piece about this in the Stoke programme.

Below is a link to my own website, which has more detailed information about my own background as well as my motivation for writing Bluebeat Boy.
http://www.mahorsfield.com

And links for purchasing said book, if anyone feels so inclined.
Paperback
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluebeat-Boy-M-A-Horsfield/dp/1500672351
Kindle
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluebeat-Boy-M-Horsfield-ebook/dp/B00N6NSAG4/ref=tmm_kin
Nook
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bluebeat-boy-m-a-horsfield/1120256757?ean=294015

Finally, here is some info on AnxietyUK and the work they do.
http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Thanks
Martin

[Post edited 3 Oct 2014 10:38]

My First Novel - Out Now! on 09:00 - Oct 8 with 1533 views

Mytch_QPR

Martin, I have started a few novels...
but never finished one. I take my hat off to you and wish you every success. Are you looking to write your next one yet?

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My First Novel - Out Now! on 10:08 - Oct 8 with 1505 views

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Good luck Martin. Have just downloaded to my Kindle and will read it whilst on holiday in Spain next week.

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My First Novel - Out Now! on 18:09 - Oct 8 with 1461 views

nadera78

My First Novel - Out Now! on 09:00 - Oct 8 by Mytch_QPR
Martin, I have started a few novels... but never finished one. I take my hat off to you and wish you every success. Are you looking to write your next one yet?

Thanks.

I'm already working on another one. Not a follow up, though.

My First Novel - Out Now! on 22:47 - Oct 8 with 1408 views

FredManRave

Just a light hearted jpg, nothing more.

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My First Novel - Out Now! on 15:20 - Oct 10 with 1342 views

nadera78

My First Novel - Out Now! on 22:47 - Oct 8 by FredManRave
Just a light hearted jpg, nothing more.

That's quite funny.

Today is World Mental Heath Day. Lots of interesting stuff going on.

My First Novel - Out Now! on 18:46 - Oct 31 with 1280 views

terryb

I have just finished reading Martin's book.

I found it very humourous in places & relly enjoyed the book.

Well done Martin & thanks for writing about this subject.

My First Novel - Out Now! on 00:03 - Nov 1 with 1241 views

nadera78

My First Novel - Out Now! on 18:46 - Oct 31 by terryb
I have just finished reading Martin's book. I found it very humourous in places & relly enjoyed the book. Well done Martin & thanks for writing about this subject.

Thanks very much. I appreciate it.

My First Novel - Out Now! on 03:23 - Nov 1 with 1231 views

SonofNorfolt

I've just gotta say this, did you you write half in character and half not?
Sorry for anyone I've offended, not really.
For me, writing, coupled with performing in any field, is about either being inspired, angered or driven to get it out. Oh, being paid helps often too. I'm such a lazy c.u.n.t, I'm writing this self reassuring rubbish, when I should be concentrating on something potentially as brilliant as I am able to be.
Good luck with it, and to all us, because fortune is usually the No.1 decider, talent isn't
always appreciated.
(Note to self, re read this when straight, and hope it isn't cringeworthy.)
(Which it is bound to be.)
Pass me my absinthe darling.

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