It was February 14th -Saint Valentine's night. But, Logan felt Doomed!


Flash Fiction By Chimaijem Ifeanyi Ezechukwu

Doomed

In the shadow of darkness there was a spark of light. But, it was actually a blazing fire that had been started by some hooligans on Saint Valentine's night in a building site.

'Who goes there? An elderly man shouted. He was standing in the premises petrified with fear. In the haze of smoke suddenly something appeared. It came out of the gloom. The elderly man was very scared. He could see it was a man. And this man was coming towards him. The man wore dark civies.

'Who are you?' the man whispered stridently. At first the elderly fellow could hardly hear him. But, when the question was repeated again he said, 'Mike Williams'.

Logan could see the old man was trembling. 'Don't be scared' he whispered again. ' Call me Jarrett'. Logan knew the old timer did not start the furnace. Someone else did. It was a man who went by the code name Doomed. Logan was yet to find out why this was so. He had come here to find answers. It seems he was too late. Logan was investigating a case and Doomed was connected with it. It seemed this deadly foe was one step ahead of him all the time. And, he could now see why. The very place both men stood was doomed.

This piece was written for all the Expendable PI fans. Mac Logan will return in a new adventure soon. Watch out and beware. Stay Safe!

Justice has a new face. His name is... Logan. Follow the exciting adventures of the Expendable P.l. when you log onto www.maclogan.blogspot.co.uk. The Rattle snake will be back soon

Mr Inspiration: Inspirational poster child or what?

...You tell me.

Hi Everyone,

ENGAGEMENT

Some attendees of the popular BIS Self-Publishing Course

I hope everybody has settled comfortably into the New Year. I know I have. I've started to engage myself with some exciting new projects. So the new month of 2015-02-07 is definitely looking up. But, before we go into any of that on the 2^nd February 2015 Mr Inspiration was invited to attend the first BIS Publications' training programme for the New Year, which was their extremely popular “1-Day Intensive Courses For African / African Caribbean Writers Who Want To Self Publish SUCCESSFULLY.” I am testimonial for the great course, it was on that course that inspired me and gave me the platform to break into crime fiction writing.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BIS MACHINE

Michael Williams is the director of BIS Publications which is a independent UK based publishing house mainly for African-Caribbean writers. His company published my first crime fiction thriller Snake Amongst Shadows. He also runs these courses because of his massive experience in the publishing industry. In fact he has carved out a niche doing this for over 17 years.

Cindy Soso is Michael's very able assistant, plus several others who work in the background. Even though she has her own independent operation; she will always be credited for running things efficiently at BIS.

I did a similar course like this in the year 2012. And I remember I enjoyed every single moment on it. This[the most recent course] was equally a fun course. And, the main frame of the programme which started at 10 am and wrapped up at 4pm was based on how to self- publish successfully and market your work too. There was a small group of people on this programme. And, they all found it inspiring.

I strongly believe that Michael and Cindy are really brilliant at what they do. They equip you with the knowledge to publish your work whenever you decide to do so.

THE IDEA

But all this starts off with an idea doesn't it? It creates a change and it makes one pursue a dream. The famous actor Will Smith stated on an American Talk Show that ideas unfold themselves. They yield possibilities, affect opportunities and high lights a distinctiveness and choice you make. My favorite bit in all that is this: It enables one to create magic. That is why it raises the question ‘What is the essence of creating the book in the first place?'

I'd like everyone to know that once you've created your idea you could be on the verge of selling your own product. So, research, write and self publish your work. Then learn how to market your product by the best in the business: Williams and Soso et al. The dream team behind BIS Publications.

OTHER THINGS AROUND THE CORNER AND THE BIG ONE

I have done some great work with some old and new friends. And, I will be doing some more work using my home page as a promotional tool. You must remember I mentioned in my last piece that the Y2K Book Tour will go into motion where ever there is community action. And it has. I have radio shows, more interviews and a new book launch coming up. In fact I will be standing shoulder to shoulder with some worthy writers whose work along with mine will be showcased in a new anthology of compositions and poems. I will keep everyone updated.

However, the big one around the corner is the Rattlesnake interview with an ambitious young woman named Michelle Flood. She is the director of her own online outfit. It's called R:CH magazine. I'm not going to tell you straight away what that means. But, I equally interviewed her in turn to find out. So you guys had better watch out for that. And read it. My interview with Michelle can be described as fascinating. I cannot wait for her readers to get hold of my first book and some of the promotional tools I've got.

This interview will be showcased on my homepage very soon. It will also be showcased on my Face Book page. So please take note.

THE MERCHANDISE

My merchandise is still under development. I am researching and testing the waters with the unique book campaigns I have done so far with some of the promotional tools I have used. It will obviously play a major role in order to create sales. There's a new campaign on the horizon. And there will be a new catch phrase. So watch out for it. Lastly, for those who didn't know about my home page. You can always log onto www.maclogan.blogspot.co.uk. Read about my new plans to resurrect Logan and his further exploits. And learn where the SAS Road Show is heading next. Have fun people. Live large. But Stay safe!

THE START OF A NEW SHOW

Happy NEW year everybody

This marks the start of a concept which  I spoke about on my Face Book page. 

I call it the Y2K 2015 Inspiration and Awesome Book Tour. It's main function will be to promote my work and the work of others when necessary. So here we go. .

THE RISE OF A NEW STAR

On 7th January 2015 BIS Publications launched the writing exploits  of another Self Published author by the name of Mbeke Waseme. She has authored the new book 'Make The Change And Feel The Joy'.

I was at her Book Launch at the 25 Red Lion road venue in Holborn. It was a great event. 

My congratulations go to her once again.

Me, the author Mbeke Waseme & my self publishing coach Mr. Williams

NEW PROJECTS 

But, moving on from all that I have just discovered that this month might require some more planning. That's with regard to the  Road shows and anything else I do.  

I therefore have decided to make a list of things I will need to do in order to achieve my aim to stay on top this year. And, it's paying off because a couple of things will be happening with the Rattlesnake in the next few weeks. 

In the interim I will be scouting out some local reading groups and radio shows to sample my work. I know all this and more will be quite interesting. Because it's leading somewhere. A pathway to Self Publishing success. 

There will be other mini projects in the pipeline. 

I know for a fact there's another young lady waiting to work her magic on the Rattlesnake. Her name will be concealed at this point. But all will be revealed. You guys had better watch out for this feature because it is going to happen and that's why I'm going to write about her exploits on my blog. And, lastly, I have always been regarded as an underdog.

THE UNDERDOG CREATION 

I might be good at what I do. But, the truth is I am an underdog. I love living on the edge and you would too if you were in my shoes. I have always played for high stakes. That's why I intend to work very hard this year. Hey, I've got news for you. Mr Inspiration has got work to do. Stay safe!

NB: In my next piece I will discuss the future of my promotional tools. Cheers. 

Hi Everyone,

New Adventures....

Merry Xmas Gang!

I really enjoyed promoting my work and working with others this year. But, I'm going to pursue new endeavors next year.  I intend to promote my work in more libraries. Nothing's been fixed yet. But everyone will get an update on this. I intend to work with a couple of schools. 

Again,nothing has been set in stone just yet. And, I will work with community organisations and creative writing groups. I'm going to display more inspirational work using different sources of inspiration and the art of creativity which will include a new facet. Motivational skills. But, more importantly, I will focus on the sequel to my best selling Black Thriller novel Snake Amongst Shadows.That's coming soon. So, watch out for it. Have a great new year everyone. But remember Stay Safe!

NEWS FLASH:

The Rattlesnake and the Blogger

Chidimma Ezechukwu is a new blogger on the blogging scene. She launched her blog online a few weeks ago. I must say she's really good at what she does. She is a Nigerian graduate who seems to have a journalistic flair for covering the news around the world including her home country Nigeria. Chidimma studied computer science at  Anambra State University in Nigeria. She also covers events,entertainment,lifestyle, fashion, sports, inspiration and gossip.

So what is the gossip right now? She has offered to promote my book Snake Amongst Shadows. Well, that sounds fantastic! 

So here come the troops. Chidimma is just one of so many. I'm sure there will be  more. I really can't wait to promote my book and my life's work on her blog because i know I will feel very much at home@EzechukwuChidimma's blogspot.com 

which is her blogspot address. So, despite all this what else does she do? I won't be able to divulge that right now. But I can gladly say to you lot  it's good to know writing does run in the family.

Welcome on board the S.A.S Road Show  Chidimma. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

The Advertisement

It  takes a new kind of crusade to rid  the streets of crime.

Only one man is crazy enough to dare the odds. 

Who is he and is he really whom he claims to be?

Find out in the explosive sequel to my best selling Black Thriller novel

Snake Amongst Shadows

It's coming. Soon!!!

THE PUBLISHER, THE EDITOR AND THE SNAKE.

Hi Everyone

KEEPING IT REAL

The Launch of the new book at City Hall, London on the 26th of November 2014 'Black Scientists and Inventors in the UK Book 5 written by Michael Williams and Manyonyi Amalemba has obviously come and gone. But, I can tell you one thing. It made news and the event was a major success. My two good friends pulled off a big feat. And in my opinion they've set the record straight and put the world to right again.

Although this might have caused tremors of speculation. Who really cares. I know I don't. For the boys have kept their work real with the truth. And,with material that's current and wreaking of facts. So, what happens now? You can be rest assured Mr Inspiration will be jumping on their bandwagon to find out. And I am going to work hard to ensure my life's work is engraved in the annals of time. The boys have done that by publishing this book which is full of information.

Now, as much as some might think that one of them is bad and the other ugly it can't be emphasized enough that they are two proud men who come from the Black community . Anyway,:something they both helped to activate is coming back. And they know what it is. And when it does. The world will never be the same again.

Congratulations Mr Williams and Mr Amalemba on a job well done. 

GET the BOOK NOW!!! @ www.bispublications.com or www.samalemba.blogspot.co.uk

BLACK SCIENTISTS & INVENTORS IN THE UK: 

MILLENNIUMS OF INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS

The Prof & Me

Hi Everyone

It’s Official

This is just to say its official. I will be having another book promotion and discussion event. This time it’s at STROUD GREEN LIBRARY based at Quernmore Road, London N4 4QR. Tel: 02084898776. Their opening times are Mon to Fri 9-7& Sat 9-5. 

This particular event takes place on the 22nd of October. This is Black History month. I haven’t worked out all the details yet with the librarians. But I will. So I will keep everyone posted.

Paul & Me

• So, I started off with my official book launch early this year in January at 639 Tottenham High Road courtesy of BIS Publications.
  

• The table top event at St Ann’s Library on the 12th of April 2014. And another table top event at Park view Academy that same month.

• Then the first discussion event at Coombes Croft Library which took place on the 24th of April 6pm to 7pm. I had fun with the twelve participants who turned up there.

• And, lastly the recent event at Marcus Garvey Library on the 23rd of August 2014. There was a great turn out at this event and as some put it was an inspirational one.

So what’s in store for Mr Inspiration? Watch this space and… STAy SAfE!

At the London Book Fair With My Fans

'Snake Amongst Shadows'. A novel by Chimaijem Ifeanyi Ezechukwu.

Damla, Chima, Jo, Sam & James.

'Expendable Private Investigator Mac Logan and his boss Derek Hawke are researching the mugging of a prominent lawyer. With a host of shadow suspects encountered along the way; the trail soon develops into a race to find ancient treasure in Central America. But is the treasure the ultimate prize? Or is there something else at stake?

Mac Logan is the rattle snake amongst the shadows in a new future book series to be, of crime thrillers set in Tottenham'.

Review by Damla, Children's Librarian, Marcus Garvey Library, London 17.

BISPublication. 2013. ISBN: 978 1903289211. Crime Thriller Fiction.

The one and only Jo showcasing the title Snake Amongst the Shadows.