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A Quick Summary of All of My Published Books

Friday 12 December 2025 / Antony Simpson / Leave a Comment

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I haven’t written a quick summary of all of my published books for such a long time. So here is a summary of each book I currently have published, for anyone who might be new to following me.

For those of you that don’t know I’m an Author, Blogger, Nurse & Witch. You can learn more about me here.

I write booth non-fiction and fiction books. So let’s start with the non-fiction:

Non-Fiction

I currently have 5 non-fiction books published. They are:

Funny Emails To My Friend
Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong
The Alcohol Therapy Workbook
Spellcast – Folk Magic for the 21st Century (co-authored with Luna Hare)
Mental Health Wisdom – Developing Understanding & Empathy

Funny Emails To My Friend is a collection of emails to a friend. These emails were intended to entertain my friend and also make him laugh. Topics included: Jokes, Puzzles, Inspirational Quotes, Future Technology to Be Excited About, How to Fight A Shark, How to Woo A Turtle, etc.

Reviews: This book was previously titled My Royal Navy Friend. My Royal Navy Friend reviewed really well. Lots of 5 star reviews with comments including:

Brilliant! Funny and captivating.
Whenever I’m feeling a little low, I pick up this book and it makes me feel better.
A very clever idea, 5 stars.
Very, very funny.
I got engrossed in this book.

Learn more: Funny Emails To My Friend page.
Buy Paperback: £8.50 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.80 on Amazon.

Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong is a book about all the ways the human body can go wrong. It includes symptoms and treatments/cures. It also includes some useful learning for medical and nursing professionals.

Reviews: Very well written explanations on how the human body works, easy to understand with a pinch of humour thrown in, fabulous read.

Learn More: Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong page.
Buy Paperback: £9.50 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.99 on Amazon.

The Alcohol Therapy Workbook is a therapy-based workbook for people who are struggling with alcohol or have struggled with alcohol in the past.

Reviews: The book is fantastic for anyone who has a problem with alcohol. It is written in a style which is easy to understand and is set out in a fantastic chronological order. The value of the author with extensive experience of working in a hospital environment helps an individual to deal with any challenges that they may face when trying to make changes and or stop using alcohol. If you are unsure where to start this book will set you on the right track. This is one of the best self help books I have ever read. It makes a treatment journey seem more achievable. This can be used in conjunction with any other treatment programme to help support change.

Learn more: The Alcohol Therapy Workbook page.
Buy Paperback: £10.20 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.99 on Amazon.

SpellCast – Folk Magic for the 21st Century is a book all about magic, written by a Druid and a Witch.

Reviews: Include:

Great book, which does what it says on the tin. I will be using it a lot, I feel. I highly recommend.
Love this book – its very profound and down-to-earth at the same time, and explains it really well. Every spell is tried and tested – some are instant and others more elaborate. Tried the instant car parking spell and it worked – wunderbar, as they’ve all got three cars around here. Highly recommended!!

Learn more: SpellCast – Folk Magic for the 21st Century website.
Buy Paperback: £10.00 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.99 on Amazon.

Mental Health Wisdom – Developing Understanding & Empathy is a book all about mental health and mental illness. It contains everything you need to know on the subject.

Reviews: Include:

The book was incisive and educational, it was plain the author had a good understanding of the different stages and problems concerning people with mental health issues.
This is a perfect starting point for anyone that wants to get clued up on mental health. It goes through the many different mental health illnesses, symptoms and has so much invaluable knowledge and wisdom embedded in it. It then goes on to list some tips on how to manage and look after your mental health and well- being.
Very informative, useful and helpful read, would highly recommend, very reasonable price also.

Learn more: Mental Health Wisdom website.
Buy Paperback: £9.50 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.80 on Amazon.

Fiction

I currently have 2 non-fiction books published. They are set in the same Zombie Apocalypse world, where some of the young survivors develop powers.

Powers include: Invisibility, telepathy and telekinesis. These powers, that once aided survival, have now become destructive.

Faced with no other choice, a group of survivors go on an epic quest in search for a cure.

The Z-Virus Series will be a trilogy of books. The last installment in the trilogy is due out some time in 2026, but for now the first two books have been published and are out in the world:

In Z-Virus Powers, a group of young survivors, some with supernatural powers go in search of a cure for the zombie virus. They hope to cure themselves of their powers that are becoming destructive.

Reviews: Awaiting reviews/comments on Amazon.

Learn more: Z-Virus Series page – Powers section.
Buy Paperback: £8.50 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.80 on Amazon.

In Z-Virus Monsters, a group of young survivors, some with supernatural powers continue their search of a cure for the zombie virus. But the Z-Virus has mutated, now effecting plants and animals. Can they find the cure before their supernatural powers destroy them or they fall victim to the zombified people, plants and animals?

Reviews: Gripping story. Can’t wait for more to come.

Learn more: Z-Virus Series page – Monsters section.
Buy Paperback: £8.50 on Amazon.
Buy Kindle eBook: £1.80 on Amazon.

Plans for 2026

Later in 2026, I plan to publish FINDING YOUR HAPPINESS. FINDING YOUR HAPPINESS is your practical, uplifting guide to building a life that feels good from the inside out. This book gives you the knowledge, skills and wisdom to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Plans for 2027

I originally planned to write, edit and publish the final installment of the Z-Virus Series in 2026. However due to Vasculitis symptoms and required treatment in 2025, this has meant I’ve had less energy to write, meaning that I’ve had to push this book back.

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Blog soon,

Antony

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Film Review: 28 Years Later

Sunday 6 July 2025 / Antony Simpson / Leave a Comment

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28 Years Later is the third zombie film set in the UK by Director Danny Boyle. His first film was 28 Days Later and his second film was 28 Weeks Later.

I watched this film at the cinema, this past weekend. I’d enjoyed Boyle’s other two films, as I tend to love any zombie story. It started with clips that felt like they’d been forced together and it took a while to get into the film’s story, but when it did, it was thoroughly enjoyable.

The zombies weren’t as scary as they are in most films and I never felt that any of the characters were in serious danger, which was a disappointment. Boyle had tried to add more fear by having a massive ‘alpha’ zombie, but without explanation, it just felt out of place.

The warmth between the boy Spike and his mother was touching, but none of the characters really developed, despite what was happening to them.

The twist ending was equally unexpected and disturbing and will likely lead to another film to show what happens next to Spike.

If you like zombie stories, you may enjoy my Z-Virus book series, which currently two books:

The Z-VIRUS mutates people’s DNA. The majority of infected people become zombies, but a minority seem immune but the virus causes them to develop powers.

At first these powers like invisibility, telepathy and telekinesis aided survival. But as the Z-Virus continues to mutate, the powers become more and more destructive.

Forced with no other choice, one group goes in search of a cure. But will they survive the roaming zombie hordes long enough to make an epic journey across the country to find the cure?

Join Alexis, Vis, Chan, Luke, Natalie, Grace, Chloe, Kyle, David and Goliath on this journey in Z-VIRUS Powers, the first instalment of this three part story.

he Z-Virus is mutating, now affecting plants and animals.

A group of people, most with supernatural powers, are in desperate hunt for a cure.

Their powers which once helped their survival, are now becoming destructive.

Can they survive for long enough to find the cure? And if so, what will happen when they take it?

Join Alexis, Goliath, Luke, Lucy, Kyle, Natalie, Erin, Sophie, Kevin, George, Zoha, Harry and Ryan on this epic, entertaining and thrilling adventure.

Z-Virus Monsters is the second instalment of The Z-Virus Series. The first book in the series is Z-Virus Powers.

Blog soon,

Antony

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My Royal Navy Friend Becomes Funny Emails To My Friend in Rebrand

Tuesday 6 May 2025 / Antony Simpson / Leave a Comment

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My Royal Navy Friend has been rebranded to Funny Emails To My Friend:

This is because, despite the positive reviews, people aren’t attracted to The Royal Navy Friend title or cover. Here are some reviews for The Royal Navy Friend: