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Paperback Price List & Reduced Royalties

By Books & Authors, CreativityNo Comments

I’ve recently reduced the paperback prices of all my books, except one which I co-authored. These are the new prices:

I now only make a few pence in royalties per book sold. Why have I done this?

My hope is to reach more readers and that in the long term it will lead to more sales. I’ve already sold more books since the price reductions than I usually do in a month. However, time is yet to tell whether this risky strategy will be worth it financially.

But it is definitely worth it in terms of getting my books into more people’s hands. After all, why write books if hardly anyone reads them?

To any would be Authors out there, I’d say this: You’ll probably never get rich writing, unless you hit on a bestseller. But it is worth it, in terms of seeing your ideas come to life.

Write soon,

Antony

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Sunday 8 September 2024

The Price of All 6 of My Books on Amazon Kindle

By Amazon, Books & Authors, CreativityNo Comments

Above are the prices of all 6 of the Kindle versions of my books, to help you decide which to buy, here’s a one sentence summary of each:

  • Z-VIRUS Powers – A group of young people with supernatural powers search for the cure during a zombie apocalypse.
  • Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong – This book covers every system of the body, what can go wrong when the body malfunctions or fails, symptoms (including why these happen) and cures/treatments available.
  • My Royal Navy Friend – Contains 52 emails sent to my friend Roy who enlisted in the Royal Navy; these emails are funny and interesting. Some include topics like How to Fight A Shark, Do Aliens Exist? and How to Woo A Turtle.
  • The Alcohol Therapy Workbook is designed for anyone that is struggling with alcohol or has struggled with alcohol in the past.
  • SpellCast – Folk Magic for the 21st Century is a comprehensive compendium of spells, oils, charms and talismans.
  • Mental Health Wisdom contains everything you need to know about mental health and mental illness.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Monday 19 August 2024

Health Tech First Impressions: Medtronic MiniMed 780g Insulin Pump

By Health, TechnologyNo Comments

I got some amazing news last week, a date for setting me up on the Medtronic MiniMed 780g insulin pump. It was the following Monday.

I’ve had my insulin set up and operational for just over 48 hours and here are my first impressions:

  • The pump is small (see photos below) and lightweight, so much so that I sometimes forget that I have it on.
  • It is easy to use. I only got 2.5 hours training on it and was worried that it wouldn’t be enough. But it was. Thanks to the pumps’ intutive design of both the hardware and software.
  • The difference it has made to my blood sugars has been dramatic. They have already fallen, leading to me spending significantly more time in range.
  • It’s alarms and alerts are really useful and helpful. However I do wish that the alarms were louder.
  • It takes a little bit of getting used to in terms of using the toilet and sleeping with the pump attached.
  • The Senor just works when in place and lasts for 7 days.
  • The App including CareLink feature is fantastic.

Overall, I’m over the moon with the insulin pump and sensor and already seeing dramatic improvements in blood sugars with less thinking and work from me. Despite a device being attached to me 24/7, I feel a great sense of freedom.

Write soon,

Antony

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Friday 16 August 2024

Morris the Mould

By HealthNo Comments

Let me introduce you to Morris the Mould:

This last week I’ve seen Max Fax about the hole in the roof of my mouth. Their immediate fix is Morris. He reminds me of a retainer brace I once had when I was in my teens.I’m thinking about getting him googly eyes and a wig.

But seriously, although currently uncomfortable he covers the hole allowing me to eat and drink without things coming out of my nose.

But it doesn’t seal the hole by sitting flat against it as I hoped. This means my ability to talk and be understood is still impaired.

They are looking to surgically fix the hole and potentially rebuild my septum in my nose in January. Providing that:

  1. The hole doesn’t get any worse in the meantime – not something I really have control over.
  2. That I remain smoke-free.
  3. That I manage to improve my blood sugar readings to reduce the risk of surgical complications. I’m going on an insulin pump soon, which should help with this.

I’m disappointed that Morris doesn’t sit tight against the roof of my mouth, essentially blocking the hole so that I can speak normally. In every conversation, I am struggling to be understood. For someone that’s always relied on verbal communication this is heartbreaking.

My mood is low and I feel like Vascuilitis is winning.

Take care,

Antony

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Friday 26 July 2024
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