Author: rpd

On 13 March at 2.00 pm, I’ll be talking about Valediction Records, doing a reading from the novel, and selling/signing copies. The event is free, so do come along if you live locally. Libraries are under increasing threat from underfunding, but they remain an important local cultural resource. Please support your local library!

Just 6 weeks after publication, Valediction Records has so far picked up 7 Five Star ratings on Amazon, including 5 great reviews! Further events promoting my debut novel will be coming in the next few weeks. I am so grateful for the interest and support from so many readers, and to Cranthorpe Millner, and in […]

On the Saturday just gone, 3 February, I was at Waterstones in Ormskirk to sign copies of Valediction Records. The shop and the staff were delightful. Waterstones might be a mega-franchise but this branch had a charming local bookshop feel. I’m particularly grateful to Terry, who made me feel very welcome and gave me a […]

23 January 2024: Valediction Records is published by Cranthorpe Millner! My novel is finally out there in the world! It’s been a long road, but I have never lacked support from my family and friends. I also think of my Dad, who was also a writer, and would have been (I hope!) proud of me. […]

Publication day draws close! On the 24th January, the day after Valediction Records is released into the world, I will be at Allerton Library from 2.00pm, doing a reading from the novel, taking questions, and signing copies. I have lost count of the shows I have played over the years as a musician, so I’m […]

Hard to believe but my debut novel is being published by Cranthorpe Millner in just less than 5 weeks’ time, on 23 January. For most of my adult life, I’ve been a singer-songwriter, most recently in my band The Good Intentions, but this is new territory for me, and so I guess I’m anticipating the […]