I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES

I  believe in miracles and I REALLY believe the SNAKE AMONGST SHADOWS mystery adventure novel which was published in 2014 is just one of them.  

As I must have mentioned I live quietly in a Council flat in Tottenham which the Council insistently have been trying to refurbish for quite sometime now. Anyway, on the morning of the 27th of JULY 2023 I let two handy men into my home. They said they were hired to reconstruct some parts of the house. Specifically the bathroom area. 

I remember going through the specifications of the bathroom area with them in the house when one of the men a middle aged fellow pointed a finger at me and said suddenly, 'The resemblance is striking and you bear the same name'. 

'What exactly are you talking about? I asked gobsmacked. I was still trying to get my head round  what he was actually saying. And, then he asked again, 'If you don't mind, what exactly do you do?' 

I must be honest I felt embarrassed. Then I said, 'I teach school.' 

The middle aged man said, 'have  you written anything  because you do look like the guy who wrote a book called SNAKE.....' Before  he could complete the sentence I nodded my head and said, 'I am the guy who wrote SNAKE AMONGST SHADOWS'.

He gasped and then said, 'I thought you were. You're famous. I've been aiming to buy that book on Amazon. I was doing some research and stumbled upon it.'

I giggled. 

'Is it a series novel and have you written any more books?' The question didn't throw me off balance. But, I had some explaining to do. I told him I had a new novel in the curated series called 'FALCON' coming out SOON. And, I was on the verge  of finishing the third book as well which I couldn't comment on.

'well' the middle aged guy eventually said, 'you're famous and you're humble and a complete gentleman. You need to see  the raving reviews online about your first thriller'. 

The handy man whose name was Dave said he would like to buy a copy of the SAS book off me when I told him I had some copies in my possession. He came back the following morning with his colleague to continue the job they were contracted to do in my rented home. I gave Dave a signed copy of my SAS Book  I also gave him a note book in line with my merchandise pack. 

I really believe in miracles and I knew this experience was just one of them. It was simply a reminder that I was not an ordinary local crime fiction author. It also reminded me that I was a self-publishing advocate and a semantics teacher with a very specific profile one should be proud of.

THE RATTLESNAKE will RETURN.

STAY SAFE!

 

CONTINUATION

I suppose one can say I might have to continue the SAS thriller series and step it up a notch since the stakes are as high as ever. However, there's consideration that there are no pressures to churn out these gem like tales. That's because these are not ordinary tales. But, classic stories. I'm not a commercial author and I don't want to be. I've discovered in the last few years I have grown as a local author in an appropriate manner without having to look over my back or even compete with anyone even when that happens from time to time. One thing is dead certain. People are waiting for the next tale in the Saga. The next potboiler novel in the EXPENDABLE PI series. There's been a hint that some people can't wait to get hold of Mac Logan's new adventure as the Rattlesnake. I don't blame them. But, I can tell you one thing. The new FALCON novel will be worth its weight in GOLD. And, worth the wait too.

I will continue writing the Mac Logan capers. In fact, I'm planning Mac's next thriller adventure story. I'm also on the verge of finishing a new mini series of how the man called Jarrett landed on paper and really started me on this journey. All that and more help set up my MECHANICS of Adventure writing workshop. 

Hey, I'm not LEE CHILD or any other famous author like the late great IAN FLEMING or the late great EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. I've chosen my pathway as a crime fiction author, educator and workshop/Masterclass Trainer. And this doesn't take away anything from the Black African heavyweights who rule in this genre. I am yet to discover who they are and put them on my map.  

THE RATTLESNAKE will RETURN.

STAY SAFE!  

NB: By the way, that's not my COLLECTION of Books.  But, it seems like someone's waiting patiently for the second novel titled FALCON. Have fun EVERYONE!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 FINALLY I'M BACK. And there's a whole lot to talk about. There's also good NEWS. 

The EXPENDABLE PI will RETURN.

If you thought my first thriller SNAKE AMONGST SHADOWS was gory, dark and violent. Then watch out for the long awaited sequel in the saga titled SHADES OF FALCON. One thing is certain. The Expendable PI is coming back with a whack-job. 

STAY SAFE! 

THIS IS JUST A PROMO! BUT, THE REAL THING IS COMING. THE UNGODLY HAD BETTER BEWARE!

 

YES. GET READY AND BEWARE!

That was a very exciting session with my dear friend and business associate NATASHA JOHN BAPTISTE. It was a telephone conversation that started at exactly 6.45pm. However, it was aired on her local radio station at ALL FLAVASRADIO.COM. 

The questions she asked were quite clever and somewhat tricky. She also asked questions about my writing influences which I answered with great zeal. But, most of these questions all had to do with my forthcoming masterclass on the coolest workshop on the BLOCK-the MECHANICS of ADVENTURE WRITING WORKSHOP and of course the further development and continuation of the series I've created from the self-published mystery adventure classic SNAKE AMONGST SHADOWS. 

One thing is dead certain. The man called Jarrett AKA the RATTLESNAKE AKA the EXPENDABLE PI WILL RETURN. And that's a given because right now Mac Logan is prowling the streets of Tottenham. BEWARE!

STAY SAFE!

 HERE WE GO AGAIN! AND THIS TIME WE'RE ON ZOOM! 

I GAURANTEE THIS IS GOING TO BE ANOTHER EXCITING ONE. GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN ON EVENTBRITE. FOR THE NOBLE JOURNEY MAN INTENDS TO STEAL THE SHOW ONCE AGAIN. THOUGHT YOU HAD SEEN IT ALL. UNFORTUNATELY, YOU AIN'T SEEN MAW!

STAY SAFE!

 

MECHANICS (of) ADVENTURE WRITING Workshop (MAW!) 6 PART 1 & 2

THEME:

Digital Culture and its influence on Adventure writing

Ever wondered what spans the longevity of a story and why? On November 12, 2022, the coolest Masterclass on the BLOCK #MAW! returns in its sixth instalment to answer this question and explore a fascinating myth hidden within the confines of modern storytelling and technology. It also discusses why it is important to maintain the fabric of this unknown fact for the benefit of generations to come.

By the way M.A.W! simply means The MECHANICS (of) ADVENTURE WRITING Workshop. And the prestigious masterclass is showcasing this exciting new topic titled ‘Digital culture and its influence on Adventure writing’ which happens to be split into two parts.

The first part will be hosted online on Zoom on the aforementioned date. While the second part of this stimulating programme will be an in-person event scheduled for the 4^th of March 2023 for participants who want to learn more in the M.A.W! way.

GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AND GAIN INSIGHT!

So, get ready ladies and gentlemen and of course young adults who want to reach the stars with their art of storytelling in adventure writing. Get ready for MAW!6 PART 1&2.

On the day CHIMA will demonstrate with proof how digital culture has influenced adventure writing by exploring the following.

·       The adventure Story in modern times

·       Digital culture

·      How the two influence each other in society

·      And lastly, the advantages and the disadvantages of such influences in the digital age where adventure writing is concerned.

 

There will be a special guest speaker on board the ship for this segment and a unique Q&A session. The Mechanics (of) Adventure Writing Workshop aims to deliver on this endeavour and once again CHIMA intends to help develop the mindset of those who’ve caught the adventure writing bug. So, come join in the discussion on ZOOM. Come join in on the fun! Surprisingly enough this is M.A.W!’s first Zoom event in the series, so it sure hopes to be filled with lots of surprises. CHIMA and his team only thinks it’s a test run for some good things to come. So, grab a ticket now! Come indulge with the noble journeyman brand and discover some cool moments while having some great gobsmacking fun!

 

CHIMAIJEM IFEANYI EZECHUKWU is the author of the self-published classic mystery thriller SNAKE AMONGST SHADOWS and the creator of the #MAW! Masterclass series which over the previous years was delivered at the 639 Enterprise Centre in Tottenham London N17 in collaboration with MLB Learning Solutions. A personal, career and business development consultancy. The masterclass has now found a new home at the LOUS HUB, Down Lane Park, 5 Park View Rd, London N17 9EY.  The new presentation will be the sixth instalment in the series and will be the first online event on Zoom.

 

Log onto the MLB webpage for more details about the #MAW!6 PT 1&2 Event on: www. Mlbls.wordpress.com or for more information contact CHIMA on 07873449716 or email him at c.ezechukwu@sky.com. You can also keep abreast of news on numerous masterclasses, workshops, networking and promotional activities via CHIMA’s Facebook, Linked in, Twitter and other Social media platforms which includes his own personal webpage which is www.maclogan.blogspot.co.uk. CHIMA continues to promote his self-published fictional work and is soon to publish the long-awaited sequel to his first mystery thriller novel which he has called FALCON. CHIMA is still a professional assistant teacher However, he has now gone further to train himself to become a healthcare professional.

 

 

I'd Stick Around if I were YOU!

Nancy Sergeant's interview on the 30th of March 2022 on the art of adventure writing  was really an exciting one.  Broadcast to the American public and of course to the rest of the world. The whole process left me wanting to do some more interviews despite my grievance over my aunt's sudden demise while on holiday in Nigeria.

Anyway, Nancy was a great host and she enjoyed the whole process too. She has kindly offered to help me promote my works especially the brand new mystery thriller which is still in the making. I've called the new book 'FALCON' and fans won't be disappointed because it delivers everything you want in an adventure story.

So, the Americans officially now know I'm a self published crime fiction author and a specialist. I guess  that's a good sign. I'm almost sure some good things are bound to happen too. And one of them is coming in the form of another American based interview.  My American mentor Keith Salmon has scheduled me in for a major interview on the 18th of May 2022. So watch what transpires on Linked in on https://lnkd.in/gxqX7RGr or stay glued on my webpage www.maclogan.blogspot.co.uk for more details. 

And, do one more thing. STAY SAFE!