Don't be Afraid - Get Writing

Are you afraid to write a book? Are you afraid because of what people will think of you or your writing? Perhaps you feel that you could not possibly compete with some of the amazing writers that grace the book scene. And you would be right. So why even try and be humiliated?

So many people have been discouraged from writing either about themselves or writing a novel because they think that they will never be good enough. There must be so many wonderful stories out there just waiting to be told. Whether it be your autobiography or a novel.

Most aspiring writers are put off from creating their cherished stories because of the old establishment. Some feel that they have nothing of value to offer. Everything has to be just so, no mistakes and perfect grammar finding a publisher, the right layout - everything. It can be so intimidating can't it?

Now you can self publish on sites like Amazon and skirt round the whole intimidating system that held writers back for years. This of course does not mean that you can just write anything and get away with it. There still needs to be a reasonable standard of spelling and grammar. This can be achieved more easily than you perhaps imagine. Today's computers can help you write your book and once you get to know how to get the most out of Microsoft Office Word or similar systems, then you will be surprised at how much they can help you. These systems will correct spelling mistakes and also grammar even as you progress through your book.

So if you are an aspiring author then give it your best shot before it's too late. You know what they say don't you? There's a book in everyone.

Hello to everyone

Hi to everyone in the communities that I have joined. Who rates Google+? I think it's an amazing concept but I also like Facebook. I must admit that I don't really like Twitter so much because I like to waffle a lot!

I am still learning how to use this great resource and I am hoping to share some of my experiences I have had in my life along with the books I have written.

I can't believe I became an author at all. Not that I have necessarily written anything extraordinary, but if you've ever written anything then it can be quite rewarding.

Anyway, it's great to communicate.

Like time travel? A story based on real life events.

If you like the concept of time travel then you may like my new book called "Inside the Clock". I was inspired to write this novel by writing my autobiography "Running for Home".

"Inside the Clock" is based on true events which are taken from my autobiography. All the characters are real as are the pets and locations and you can actually visit these places. If you are familiar with these places already, you will recognise them immediately.

The book is based upon traveling back in time for just one day in order to change something in the past. If you could go back in time for one day, what day would it be? What would you change and why? What would happen if you changed too much; would it alter the future when you came back? Would certain relatives close to you cease to exist because of your choices?

Read "Inside the Clock" available in the Amazon Kindle Store.

"Inside the Clock" - my first novel

."Inside the Clock"

This is my first attempt at writing a novel. Its all about time travel but is actually based on a true story. All the characters in this book exist and are real but I have changed their names. All the animals featured in this novel retain their real names and all the locations are real and accurate and in fact can be visited.

If you could choose just one day in your past life to re-visit, which one would it be and why? I have not chosen anything radical but rather something more personal which involves the first love of my life.

When I go back do I change things too much or do I have to work it out so my future is not affected and certain relatives cease to exist? Once I go back in time, where will it be and will I be able to return...

Since this novel is based on true facts and events, you the reader must decide just what is fact and what is fiction.

"Inside the Clock" was inspired by the writing of my autobiography "Running for Home"" also available in the Amazon Kindle Store.

The e-bookreader comes of age

Tablet or e-book reader?

            If you looked at an e-book reader previously and found them less than ideal, then try looking
 at them again. They have definitely come of age. Book download times have reduced, features have increased and the reading experience has come along in leaps and bounds.
 

Tablet or e-book reader?

Tablet devices have made amazing progress too but tend to be expensive and if you were thinking of replacing your laptop with one then just make sure it can because the consensus is that they are not quite there yet. The e-book reader on the other hand is more directed at reading and it does this in an excellent way. Screens have improved contrast, sizes have reduced as well as weights. Now, many e-readers are truly pocket-able light and easily transportable.

 Increasing stock in book libraries

The availability of books available to download is growing exponentially and it is so easy to look around for that previously elusive title in the local book shop. But get this, if you like the classic books such as Sherlock Holmes, Alice in Wonderland and Treasure Island, then through a scheme called Project Gutenburg, you can get these free and there are a massive 18m of these available. More than you can read in a lifetime.

Battery life

This is one area that has improved with progressing technology. Take as an example the Kindle 3, this can last for a whole month if used properly. This is a great asset and convenience, especially when on holiday. Tablets have a reasonable battery life too when taking into consideration the amount of features that can be run all at once, including a back-lit touch-screen for example.

Cost

Cost for an e-book reader will at first glance, seem quite a lot, but when compared to a tablet device then it won’t look so bad. When taking into consideration the cost of one of these devices, look at it like this; you are investing in a reading experience over the long term. It may encourage you or someone you bought it for, to read more. The electronic books that you do download, will be cheaper in the long run than their paper counterparts. No matter how many books you do store, your device will always remain the same

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014 - The Best Antivirus Software Ever

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014

You have to admit that it can be difficult to figure out just what is the best antivirus software to buy.
But there is one and it's available right away. If you have been having problems with your antivirus software then there is a good reason for this. They aren't all as good as one another.

Why the free versions aren't so good

Ever had the free version of antivirus software? Yeah, so have I and guess what? It didn't work too well and you know why? They always leave something out so when things go wrong, you have to buy something to put it right again. One of the biggest of these is the back up. They won't give you enough back up capacity and when you run out it comes up as a problem. When it asks you to fix it, you have to pay for it.

Get a good version. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014

Here's a good version and it's called

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014

This is what the experts say about it:

Pros
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus includes 24/7 technical support.

Cons
There are no significant drawbacks.

The Verdict

: 9.8/10

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014 is a combination of total protection, plenty of features, and the most complete support you can possible get with a price that is so competitive that you will wonder why you tried to save money before.

 

And here is the lowdown on its performance

If you’re searching for the worlds best antivirus software, then Bitdefender is supreme.



The Bitdefender Antivirus Plus package is the best antivirus software and it's the TopTen REVIEWS Gold Award winner. It is what is called a top-tier antivirus software with superior protection and extreme performance. It's brilliant for advanced users that want to control the complete process manually or for ordinary users who would like Bitdefender to make all the decisions.

Bitdefender will provide complete protection and peace of mind without costing you or your PC's performance.
The actual Installation is quick and of course comes complete with step-by-step easy to understand instructions. The loading process includes a pre installation scan which doesn’t require a reboot before you can be up and running. The user interface can only be described as elegant.  Modules can be dragged or dropped to perform actions directly from the main window. This application has a feature called Autopilot and is used to make security-related decisions without the need to prompt you for responses. So the process is made so much easier. You will not have to configure anything, there will be no alerts and no pop-ups to contend with either.

 If you do happen to choose to make any manual changes to your security settings, the Autopilot will shut itself off in a very similar way to the cruise control of your car. If you touch the brake or accelerator, it will automatically disengage.

If you are serious about protecting your computer, then this has to be a good move on your part. Let's face it, these days the internet is of paramount importance to everybody. Can you imagine what life would be like if someone stole your computer? In a sense this is what a virus can do. The inconvenience is staggeringly inconvenient to say the least.

So there you have it, the best you can get. After all there is a saying and it's this "you only get what you pay for" but in this case it will probably pay for itself. So ask your self, is it worth the money? Enough said. Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2014

 

I'm a Lucky Man

It's only when you are older that you start to realise how lucky you are. I was listening to a radio programme on Radio 5 Live today about two lads that had to look after their Dad who had Alzheimer's. Their Father was quite young when he got this debilitating disease. They were just teenagers when they were thrown into being carers. Their Mother was not living with them at the time so it was down to the lads to do everything for him as he deteriorated.

When I look back at my life, I realise just how good it has been. I am over sixty and I still have both my parents and they still live in their own home. They are in their late eighties now and have never really suffered any health problems that were serious enough to cause much concern. They are still active and my Father still drives a car. He only gave up towing a caravan last year but retains the caravan as a static on a nearby site.

Of course they are becoming frail and both have had falls recently. My Father was pulled over by his over exuberant dog. A neighbour brought him home and it appeared that he had not broken anything. A hospital trip should have been on the agenda but he was not having any of it. He looked like he'd been beaten up for a couple of weeks.

Rather than take it for granted, I now realise that I must try to make the most of what limited time I have left with my parents. My Mother is showing early signs of Alzheimer's so time is not on our side. I had been unable to visit them for eleven months before my last visit and the signs of deterioration in them both was evident. I left it far too long but life can be difficult with work and lack of money getting in the way.

I have to make up for this somehow and this year at least, I must put more effort into visiting them before it's too late. If you have both your parents, remember they are precious and don't leave it too long before you visit them. When you look forward it seems that it's a long time but when you look back, you will find it has passed in a flash and that's why the saying makes so much sense; "life is short".