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CORONA CRIME Chapter 5: “The Pope was 124 when he died”
In Chapter 5 of “Corona Crime”, the ultimate post-coronavirus sci-fi thriller, we learn that the number of victims about to die at the Hughes Procreation Center in Santa Monica is ten thousand, two hundred and eighty-five. Last year I published the first few chapters of my new novel CORONA CRIME. They included Chapter 1 “Jake Moonrath sets off to re-possess a
WELCOME to my new robertpimm.com writing blog
By the time you read this, I hope you will be seeing a brand new website. Welcome to the new robertpimm.com. I’m hoping, too, that
My Robert Pimm website revamp: WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
Dear Readers, After six wonderful years, my Robert Pimm website, robertpimm.com, is getting an upgrade. From mid-September 2020 you will see a new look with,
CORONA CRIME Chapter 4: “The Pope himself uses Coronatime”
“Corona Crime” Chapter 4 – the ultimate post-coronavirus novel. Jake Moonrath terminates ‘Time-expired Jennifer. My last three posts have featured the opening chapters of my
My novel “Corona Crime”: Chapter 3: Your Cup of Tea
Chapter 3 of “Corona Crime”, the ultimate post-coronavirus novel, introduces Athena – who is about to commit a serious corona crime. My last two posts
Extreme Suffering: my new novel “Corona Crime”: Chapter 2
Extreme suffering: chapter 2 of my new novel “Corona Crime” looks at how bad things could get after COVID-19, COVID-35, COVID-103 etc. For the protagonist
My new novel “Corona Crime” Chapter 1
“Corona Crime” Chapter 1. What might happen after COVID-19, COVID-35, COVID-96 etc? Sign up for updates and more info! Last week’s blog post noted that I
The world after Covid: CORONA CRIME: a sci-fi thriller for a world in the grip of Coronavirus
What might happen in a future world after COVID-19, COVID-21 and COVID-35? Here is an all-new excerpt from Chapter 31 of my new novel CORONA
“Hotel Story” Number 10: HOTEL CORONA, by Robert Pimm
Explore my new short story “Hotel Corona” – Number 10 in the “Hotel Stories” series. Or take a look at the collection, “Seven Hotel Stories”. Ms
“Pigs have Wings”: a Blandings novel by PG Wodehouse
A review of “Pigs have Wings” by P G Wodehouse novel set at Blandings Castle, featuring Lord Emsworth and his prize pig, the Empress of
“Hotel Story” Number 9: Total Control, by Robert Pimm
Explore my new short story “Total Control” – Number 9 in the “Hotel Stories” series. Or take a look at the collection, “Seven Hotel Stories”. Did
Based on a true story? Is “Seven Hotel Stories” based on real life?
How much of fiction is based on a true story? Can you use personal experience to create imaginary characters and stories? My book “Seven Hotel
Writing a book: tips for writing novels – and enjoying it
When should you write? How can you find time for writing a book – or two, or eight? Do writing targets – eg two hours
Spanish Flu and Coronavirus: Laura Spinney’s “Pale Rider” is a must-read
The Spanish Flu of 1918 offers some interesting lessons and parallels as the world of 2020 struggles to contain the Coronavirus. “This is the greatest
How to publish a book: self publishing: how many can you sell?
If you are a self-published author, how many copies should you aim to sell? How to publish a book and remain happy by managing expectations.
What will happen after coronavirus? My new novel CORONA CRIME
What will happen after coronavirus? What if the cure is worse than the disease? What if after COVID-19 we have COVID-21, COVID-35 and COVID-42? Lockdowns,
Difficult English pronunciation – Turkish, Russian and German are easier
A famous poem highlights difficult English pronunciation and spelling. It is easy to start learning English but the pronunciation is a challenge. Phonetic, or not?
The Overton window and how to move it: the example of Coronavirus
The Overton window is a way of describing the acceptable range of political culture at any given moment. Wikipedia defines it as “the range of
Writing tips: how to start writing a book
Many people writing a book are looking for writing prompts or ideas for how to start writing. A couple of simple tips may help, including:
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