Books and Stories by Voinks the author
You know that feeling when you have to move an appliance that hasn't been touched for years, and you're a little apprehensive about what you might find underneath? That was all I needed. The train was late, I got drenched and now the kitchen was swimming in water. ‘What on earth has happened in here? …
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I’m delighted to announce that my first book ‘CHANGES’ is on Amazon count-down from this TUESDAY 29th AUGUST until Saturday 2nd September. What this means is the price will drop drastically on the first day, gradually increasing over the period until it reverts to full price when the countdown ends. In other words, if you …
‘Where’s your accent from?’ ‘I’m from Malta.’ Where’s that? I’ve heard of it but not sure where it is.’ ‘Between Italy and Africa. In the middle of the Mediterranean.’ That was when I first fell in love with the man I was dancing with, and later the ‘Rock’ that was his homeland. Our first …
Where are we now? Yes he was an icon but that’s not how I remember David Bowie. Weirdly I found myself writing this as if we had met in the street after so many years and were having a catch-up chat. Thinking back to the old days, as Elvis would have said “Memories.” By the …
This is the traditional time of year to look back and reflect on the past as well as looking forward to the future. Sadly 2016 will be mainly remembered for the number of celebrities who have died, some at a comparatively young age. There are almost too many to mention although David Bowie’s affected me …
One thing that has surprised me since I became ‘authorish’ is the amount of support you get from fellow writers. Not only do they provide inspiration but also practical help. My first two books ‘Changes’ and ‘ABC-Destiny’ were traditionally published, but for my next novel I am considering taking the self-publishing route. Discussing various aspects …
A big thank you to Toyota for their current TV advert, and to David Bowie for the unexpected publicity for my book 'Changes' by Voinks. Available on Amazon Changes-Voinks 1848972997 Although my book is not connected to David, I did know him quite well in my late teens and early twenties when he was first struggling …
