I know right? Anyway, I wanted to preserve its integrity so I published it myself - made the cover, formatted, the lot. I don't know why I haven't plugged myself more often on here tbh. Maybe it's time. I'll let the good folk of Deserter alone and find my own thread...
Thanks for posting this...I'd never been on the Deserter site before but have just lost 2 hours of my life this morning reading about North Woolwich and the Ramsgate Wetherspoons haha. Just about to add to the funding, great work guys.
Same here. Excellent reading. I think I need a trip back to explore places I don’t get to visit normally. In all my life it’s never crossed my mind to go to Nunhead until now.
Quite like Unbound. They were going to push my debut novel but only if I cut its size in half. I didn't do that, but I did appreciate the gesture.
Thanks for that, Louis. I appreciate you backing us.
I can understand the temptation to publish yourself, without being edited and all. It's different for Deserter because we edit each other. It can be frustrating, but it often helps to have another pair of eyes on it.
I enjoyed the blurb about your book actually, but there's a lot going on. I have in a mate in a similar situation. He self-published and while some thought it could have done with a stern editor, it was exactly what he wanted it to be. i hope yours is too.
Thanks for posting this...I'd never been on the Deserter site before but have just lost 2 hours of my life this morning reading about North Woolwich and the Ramsgate Wetherspoons haha. Just about to add to the funding, great work guys.
Very kind. Thank you, Dan. It's really heartwarming to hear that.
Same here. Excellent reading. I think I need a trip back to explore places I don’t get to visit normally. In all my life it’s never crossed my mind to go to Nunhead until now.
Nunhead is well worth a visit. The Ivy House, the Beer Shop and Skehan's are fantastic.
great site. inspired me on several afternoon sessions when really I should be working. Due to that fact I will eventually get round to sending some money but I need to get some first. Keep up the good work.
Any more for any more? We've hit 70% funded now, which is pretty fantastic after just over 2 weeks.
We've had a brilliant response from Lifers - thank you all so much. It's also been great to see a couple of South London pubs get behind it (including someone from the White Swan) as the book will feature well over a hundred South London pubs, micropubs, taprooms and bars. We've been bigging them up for years, but it'll be fab to see them in print, in bookshops. Cheers, all.
@Vincenzo is there anything in the book about #cafc that would justify the museum buying a copy?
Nothing springs to mind, Henners, other than something on where to go for a pint before the game. And even that will include all South London clubs, unfortunately.
CAFC also get a mention in a section on Woolwich Arsenal FC too. It was claimed at the time they had to move because they couldn't get a big enough crowd to South east London. I was at pains to point out that The Valley saw bigger crowds than Highbury ever did or the Emirates ever will.
Thank you to everyone who pledged for our book. We have reached 100% funding now. If anyone still wants to be involved they're still welcome to but the important thing is we know the book is going to happen now and should be out in late summer. Just got to write the flippin' thing now.
My copy has arrived in the post, thanks @Vincenzo ... cant wait to start reading. The contents look brilliant.. i might head straight to "Thirsty in Kidbrooke"...
My copy has arrived in the post, thanks @Vincenzo ... cant wait to start reading. The contents look brilliant.. i might head straight to "Thirsty in Kidbrooke"...
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Quite like Unbound. They were going to push my debut novel but only if I cut its size in half. I didn't do that, but I did appreciate the gesture.
I'm a stickler for research, Ken. Happy to do a post-Roland revisit!
I can understand the temptation to publish yourself, without being edited and all. It's different for Deserter because we edit each other. It can be frustrating, but it often helps to have another pair of eyes on it.
I enjoyed the blurb about your book actually, but there's a lot going on. I have in a mate in a similar situation. He self-published and while some thought it could have done with a stern editor, it was exactly what he wanted it to be. i hope yours is too.
We've had a brilliant response from Lifers - thank you all so much. It's also been great to see a couple of South London pubs get behind it (including someone from the White Swan) as the book will feature well over a hundred South London pubs, micropubs, taprooms and bars. We've been bigging them up for years, but it'll be fab to see them in print, in bookshops. Cheers, all.
https://unbound.com/books/deserter/
Just ordered two copies. Glad the sales are going well.
CAFC also get a mention in a section on Woolwich Arsenal FC too. It was claimed at the time they had to move because they couldn't get a big enough crowd to South east London. I was at pains to point out that The Valley saw bigger crowds than Highbury ever did or the Emirates ever will.
Many thanks to so many Lifers who backed us.
I give up!
(also a funder)
Page 75 covers Charlton cemetery but I'm saving that delight until after breakfast.