2014 is near its end, a new year looms in the horizon.
2015 will hopefully bring love, health, success, friendship, opportunity and peace to the majority of us. For those that don't have all these things, don't give up and create your possibilities.
Peace and love to all
The day he had dreaded for so many weeks had finally arrived, and the hour of potential torture and pain was now unequivocally unavoidable. He sat in the cold, clinical waiting room, a bundle of nervous fear stuck on an uncomfortable and well worn chair, firmly between the white walls scattered with posters of people with perfect, gleaming smiles. Trying to remain composed and focused, he attempted to divert his worries and think positively. He watched the public interact with the friendly receptionist as she tapped their details on her computer and smiled at the grateful punters as they smiled back and made follow up appointments. ‘Why can’t I be like that?’ he thought to himself. John was in his thirties and an accountant by profession who was no stranger to stress. However, he quizzed himself on why he was being so scared and negative at coming to the dentists and why he would react in this way, every time he had to be there. He knew the inevitability of this all was worthwhile in the end and after all, what was the worst that could happen?
Ward 7 was a prime example of the demonic demonstrations that could be experienced in this edifice.
"Things that go bump in the night are just buildings creaking and light changes in the room"
A small extract from Phantasms in the Infirmary.
Do you agree?
Do yourself a favour and read this book...
Writing books is easy in comparison to all the promotion and marketing of the end product.
It doesn't matter how good the writing is or the stories if no one is aware they are there for the taking.
Blog, Google +, #twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn groups, websites etc. It's a big ask.
Especially when you also have a day job...!
The efforts are tremendous, the returns are meager in comparison. However one is like a dog with a bone, I won't let go.
I know the novels are good, they will succeed and be good sellers.
Blood, sweat and coffee!!!
All that is left to do is persevere... Wish me luck 😎
Website
Here's the link to my website.
It has links to my author page on Amazon to get copies of my books.
Remember that there are four to choose from.
Legally Lucky
Phobic Wars
Mental Dental (Murder by Proxy)
Phantasms in the Infirmary
They are selling well and available in Kindle and paperback format.
Don't be a stranger. Read them and please enjoy them but also remember that your review will help readers choose.
Merry Christmas / Feliz Navidad to each and every one.
May there be peace in the world and good will to all men.
The build up to the Christmas period has its flaws... It's been a tremendously busy week in health care.
I can honestly say that I have not had much time to think, let alone write.
I have 3 books underway but not put any time into them.
I have been trying to promote the ones that are available.
Today, had a follow on Twitter from iAuthor...
Created a new profile on it.. See for yourself.
As far as the books go, they are selling...
I also went to my first ever Christmas pantomime.
Great laugh and good training when the grandchildren finally start coming.
In the meantime, looking forward to the Christmas break.
Might get some writing done and maybe finish one of the projects.
Louis Van Gaal.. Asking Santa for the Premier league for Xmas. 😆
Photo taken by my son Paul this evening in Manchester at a concert
Phantasms in the Infirmary
The Nursing, hospital related collection of ghostly short stories is climbing up the paperback charts again
Thank you for purchasing it and reading it. Enjoy
The publishing house has control over prices.
I was reviewing my author page and found Legally Lucky, my first born.... At only £3.86
This is a great price. A print version at nearly the same price as a kindle version.
Please don't miss out.
Here's the link for the paperback edition
Read it at your leisure and share your experience
Merry Christmas
Great to see that Phantasms in the Infirmary is getting a slow but steady stream of purchases.
People are reading this book.
My in-laws have read it too and really enjoyed the experience.
That is awesome...
Remember it's easy to get a copy of Phantasms in the Infirmary... On Amazon Kindle and paperback.
Amazon.com link is as follows
AMAZON
CreateSpace link is as follows
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Enjoy
Writing a book was something I've always dared to do..
My reason, a legacy, a chance to be different, an opportunity to create a piece of work that was far removed from my day job as a clinician. It was a dare and a passion. The last thing on my mind was the financial gain.
Four books in, I'm still driven by the same things.
The drive is still to share a creation, a moment in my mind that is allowed out in public. Beautiful, scary, clever and complex yet different.
All four books are different :
Legally Lucky is a sweet story with a moral lesson in life.
Phobic Wars, a complex story of cockroaches and Atlantis intertwined with green issues and love.
Mental Dental (MBP) is a release of energy, a twisting and twisted killer thriller that involves innovative streams, you've got to read it to believe it.
Then there's the new baby, Phantasms in the Infirmary.
This again is different in many ways. It's a compilation of chilling tales some on experiences in hospital for many years. It's also different in that it is coauthored by my wife, Julie.
It's a great compilation and the different style of writing is brilliantly blended.
All four books are out there to be enjoyed. Here is the link to my Authorcentre on Amazon... Don't be a stranger and please visit
If you read any, please leave your review for all to read.
Enjoy
My best seller is Mental Dental (MBP)
Don't just take my word for it... Look at the reviews.
Click on the following link
Well worth a consultation....!! 😉
We've all debated on how a life changing amount of money could change our lives. However we never really give the negatives much thought.
Legally Lucky, my first book, offers this scenario.
It is a story with twists and turns that will have your attention and turning the pages in anticipation of the end.
It blends the dreams and aspirations of the main protagonist with the indignation and defamation of character based on accusations of cheating and terrorism.
A court room drama that assures us of the value of true friendship balanced against being a millionaire.
Some things in life are more precious than money.
A great read for Christmas...
Get your hands on a copy on the following link
My cousin and her family came around today and of course we gave them a copy of Phantasms in the Infirmary.
The debate about horror ensued
I was trying to differentiate spooky, nice horror v Gore.
My rationale is There's a difference...
Nice horror makes you feel uneasy and jumpy. It is based on making you think and the writer has been innovative, creative and brave.
Gore makes you scared and it is full of dark, gratuitous violence, bloodshed and horrible stuff just to hurt the readers senses..!
Nice horror craves intelligence and understanding, enjoyment and moral stories... At least that is what our intention is.
Our book is spooky, granted but it is nice horror. There are opportunities to understand why entities may remain in our world. It is fiction based on folklore
Please give it a spin.
It's refreshing to see that Phantasms in the Infirmary is getting a lot of sense in France.
Is it because of the subject matter?
Is it because the short stories are easy to follow if English is not the main language?
Is it something else?
I would be interested to know, please share the reason why
In the meantime... Bon chance et Merci 😉
Due to such popular demand for this novel in France I have reduced the price of Phantasms in the Infirmary on Amazon. fr...
Click on the above link.
Please tell your friends and download, read and enjoy the tales.
Phantasms
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Reduced in price on kindle version of Phantasms in the Infirmary on Amazon.co.uk.
Download it, read it, enjoy it...
Another hard week over... Stress, demands and targets.
Now that is why I escape into writing.
A chance to drift creatively to leave reality behind for a while. To recover the batteries and some sanity.
It's better than taking drugs.
Writing stories is something I enjoy. Development of the book and it's characters is a massive undertaking and can be arduous.
One has to be systematic and organised, which is hard to do when you have a day job and family etc... Life gets in the way!
Creativity is like a drug, a mystical driving force that pushes one on to remain original and innovative.
All four books I've written have been projects of love.
There are no forced deadlines or contractual commitments other than those set by myself. Even so, I hope that they are read by many for the right reasons. Enjoyment, originality and familiarity with my work.
Please read any or all... Please tell others about them and leave your reviews.
🎼Christmas is coming...🎵 The goose is getting fat.. 🎶
Fast approaching and lots of decisions needed regards to presents...
Well why not consider the brilliant 'Phantasms in the Infirmary'.... A book full of paranormal activities in hospitals.
Great reading plus, it's easy to wrap!!!! Now that deserves a LOL 😆😉😄
seriously, a great read and subject matter for adults or even young adults.
I spoke to a colleague recently about the lack of reviews of my new novel on Amazon and how it can affect the marketability of Phantasms in the Infirmary.
She said that that good review numbers is not always a reliable reason to purchase a book.
This is reassuring but is her opinion transferable?
As authors, we are dependent on the views of our readers to inform and influence other potential readers.
However, low review numbers can be deceiving and readers could miss out on the opportunity to discover a potential best selling Novel.
What is your opinion on this?
Writing a book is a marvelous experience.
The inception of the idea is paramount followed by the incentive to complete the project for the right reasons.
My reasons are not financial... The drive is the desire to write a decent book with a great tale behind it.
Having had no formal training on writing, one learns as one goes along with the hope of attaining a decent and interesting / captivating style.
Legally Lucky through to Phantasms in the Infirmary, I can see the style change and confidence in my ability to share and projects evolution.
They are original, contemporary and gripping.
I hope you can appreciate the aims of the book and forgive some of my maverick mistakes, enjoying the tales and their meaningful results?
Enjoy
great to have reached a milestone of 10,000 hits on my blog...The hits have Come from all over the world. However none from Africa . I need to get some from here
Any ideas Welcome
On the eve of another massive European lottery draw, we can be excused for dreaming.
Legally Lucky, my first book, addressed the fictional character winning multiple lotteries through pure luck. It instantly changed his life with millions in the bank, however was it for the better?
It's a challenge to know what one can do with all this surplus cash, we've all thought about it.
Legally Lucky examines what hopefully will remain a work of fiction.
It challenges millionaire status and true precious gifts, family, friendship and strength.
I urge you to read this novel and enjoy it as much as many others have done.
Here's the link millions
Our book 'Phantasms in the Infirmary' is a compilation of chilling tales of hospital horror.
The tales are based on real experiences and developed into these works of fiction.
They will give you goosebumps... For Sure
Enjoy and share your experiences with us. If we are inspired by your story, we will acknowledge your contribution in our next volume.
Christmas spirit.. In more ways than one!
Phantasms in the Infirmary.
A collection of hospital supernatural tales.
Includes a ghostly nurse, nuns and paintings that are alive, hauntings in the grounds and going on galore that are guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
Get your hands on a copy now.
Click here....
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The above link will take you to the amazon marketplace for the book that is climbing up the charts in both paperback edition and Kindle version.
Hurry it's a potential best selling Novel and you can get it at a discount price now
Reminder of Phantasms in the Infirmary
Amazon Kindle version will be available on the Amazon.com site in a very little while... This means that you can get a copy of this supernatural book full of paranormal activities for 'dead' cheap.
Don't miss out on the 48 hours of black Friday madness
Kindle Countdown Deal on Amazon.com
Get a chance to read your own copy of Phantasms in the Infirmary
A great compilation of chilling tales of hospital horror....
Only for 48 hours
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Well it's nearly Christmas after all...
By the way... Phantasms in the Infirmary is on a kindle Countdown Deal from Friday.
Pass it on at your peril
Increased availability of my kindle books... Amazon.nl
This means that the stories are now available in Holland. They are in English but having been to Holland and chatted with many fluent English speakers, that should not be a problem...
Enjoy the books.
Foggy photo taken this evening from my office. Mist /fog brewing up.
Looks spooky but a great photo....
I made it my mission to write an entry on my blog every day. Some days I have done more than one.
Today, I watched the interview YourHarlow.Com did of me and is posted on YouTube.
My in-laws were round, we were discussing Phantasms in the Infirmary and then the subject of interviews came round.
I watched it and although it is strange listening to my own voice, I made a lot of sense and spoke well
#impressed
Have a look
4* review
Intriguing!
By Peter - 21 Nov 2014
Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoyed reading what I think is one of Ram's best books yet. A fine mix of myth, scifi and fact made for a good read. The pace was a little pressured with the conclusion a bit rushed. Editing was better than in some of his other work too.
Thanks for that... There is hope for this yet....
It Is reasuring that One Of my Old friends hw read Phobic wars and he loves it.
He comMented that In his opinion this was the best of my stories
Ironic as it has the worst reviews
I love it ..
He IS encouraging me to write a follow up story to phobic wars ...
IM considering this now. I always thought it had potential but my poor editing of it spoilt its reception
watch this space ...
Get an autographed copy of Phantasms in the Infirmary.
See the link on eBay and get your hands on a copy autographed by both authors.
The inscription says...
Congratulations, you won me on eBay. Happy reading from Ram and Julie Gulrajani.
Click here eBay
We've finally received the finished and polished article.
A box full of Phantasms.
DHL Delivery received, they have come home...
It's a great feeling to see your book in print.
All those hours of creativity, hard work and editing are done, they look like a book, read like a book, feel like a book... It's our book.
#Satisfied
For all those who work in hospitals or ever have done, you will be familiar with haunted corridors, wards and spectral shenanigans.
Even if you are not a nurse, doctor or hospital staff, this anthology of ghostly tales is just what you need.
This is a work of horror fiction. It is a collection of ghostly short commentaries and ghoulish encounters, that occur in a fictitious hospital.
All assured to send shivers down your spine.
They are based on tales that have been shared by many hospital staff over many years of work in healthcare. They have been meticulously developed into the tales contained within this compendium of scary fantasies.
The sightings, strange sounds and sinister goings on of the spectral activity retold in this book are based on true experiences, that have become local folklore in many hospitals. The presence of those that have “unfinished business”, gripes or other reasons for not wanting to pass on, preferring to linger in the realm between life and death. Those that are not alive, but then again are not completely gone. They linger, hanging on to this mortal coil for their own reasons in whatever way they can. Not ready to let go, their affairs left incomplete for whatever the reason may be. Their presence remains, not always a peaceful one.
These myths take place in hospital, buildings that have been constructed to heal the sick and injured. However they are also edifices that have seen a lot of deaths. This collection is intended to relate some of the more memorable legends. Ghostly nuns, haunted wards and supernatural spectres... If you like to be spooked, this is the book for you.
Countdown Deal
3 days until the end of the kindle offer. It goes up to £2.05.
Click on the link below and capitalise on getting your own copy of Legally Lucky.
Available on the Amazon.co.uk website.
| Kindle Countdown Deal | Amazon.com | November 28, 2014 | November 30, 2014 | 48 hour(s) | Scheduled |
Phantasms in the Infirmary
Is available on kindle and will be taking part in a Kindle Countdown Deal for 48 hours only.
When? 28th November
Where? It's on Amazon.com only.
Why? The reason for this promo is to try generate some more reviews.
We will sell them at a discount if you write about your experiences of this book on Amazon. Is that fair?
ABSOLUTELY....
Enjoy the frighteningly good stories for next to nothing....
More reviews equate increased sales and a wider readership.
Please, if you have read one of my books, be sure to find the time to write a review of it.
It not only helps increase sales but more importantly increases the readership and familiarity with my work.
This is more important to me than royalties.
Thanks
New review for Phantasms in the Infirmary
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazon.co.uk
spooky!
16 Nov 2014
By catriona williamson
Format:Kindle Edition
A good read! Spooky tales from the hospital setting. A very enjoyable book but don't read it late at night!
Watching my home town of Gibraltar v the World Champions.
My old friend Allan is the manager and doing a great job considering the David and Golliath situation... We are loosing but making the German team work...
Phantasms in the Infirmary
For all those who work in hospitals or ever have done, you will be familiar with haunted corridors, wards and spectral shenanigans.
Even if you are not a nurse, doctor or hospital staff, this anthology of ghostly tales is just what you need.
This is a work of horror fiction.
It is a collection of ghostly short commentaries and ghoulish encounters, that occur in a fictitious hospital. All assured to send shivers down your spine.
They are based on tales that have been shared by many hospital staff over many years of work in healthcare.
They have been meticulously developed into the tales contained within this compendium of scary fantasies.
The sightings, strange sounds and sinister goings on of the spectral activity retold in this book are based on true experiences, that have become local folklore in many hospitals.
The presence of those that have “unfinished business”, gripes or other reasons for not wanting to pass on, preferring to linger in the realm between life and death. Those that are not alive, but then again are not completely gone.
They linger, hanging on to this mortal coil for their own reasons in whatever way they can. Not ready to let go, their affairs left incomplete for whatever the reason may be. Their presence remains, not always a peaceful one.
These myths take place in hospital, buildings that have been constructed to heal the sick and injured. However they are also edifices that have seen a lot of deaths.
This collection is intended to relate some of the more memorable legends.
Ghostly nuns, haunted wards and supernatural spectres... If you like to be spooked, this is the book for you
Paranormal activities in a run of the mill hospital are to be expected...
The link below will take you to a collection of short stories involving the ghosts and ghoulish goings on in hospital.
These are some of the many tales shared in many hospital wards and departments around the world...
Dare to visit?
This is a link to my Author page on Amazon
This will get you straight to Phantasms in the Infirmary Paperback edition.
A great up and coming Christmas gift idea
Thanks to all for supporting the launch of Phantasms in the infirmary
Copies of the book are going very well.... Downloads galore...
19,000 in the rankings, more author page likes on Facebook, tweets, one review 5 stars....
Activity centred on UK site.
This book is not just for UK, it is international
Keep up the noise
Scary Twins!!!
Halloween is tomorrow, have you got your copy of Phantasms in the infirmary?
What are you waiting for?
It's a collection of short stories involving an old haunted hospital.
It's going to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up with the adrenaline surge...
It's going to give you the willy's....
It is scary... Promise....
Phantasms in the infirmary...
This is a trip to the dark side.
A hellish hospital with haunting figures, ghostly forms and freaky forms galore.
Dare to visit?
The activity on Facebook has been tremendous on my author page on Facebook.
The hits has been thousands... So more people are aware of Phantasms in the Infirmary.
See attached link
Halloween Hospital Horror
The kindle edition of our new book: Phantasms in the Infirmary
Is being uploaded onto Kindle as we speak. This means that it will be available to download to the world in a few hours.
Paperback versions are available in a couple of weeks.
Now we need readers to read it, rate it and share your experience and thoughts on it.
I seriously need some of you to read it... Share On twitter, blog, Google ± Facebook etc... Please rt, share and make some noise. Most of all... Enjoy the frightening experience ��
Phantasms in the Infirmary
Edits, graphics and all avoidable issues addressed.
The book completed, files including cover submitted. IBM obtained.
Pricing structure and distribution.. Checked
Files are now under review and this means that the book is soon to be published in both paperback edition and Kindle edition.
The process takes a little time but it should all be ready for reading just before Halloween.. Deadline achieved!
My co-author, Julie, My wife, has worked hard to accommodate the deadline.
My one worry, will it link directly to my existing author page?
Now we wait with a view to updates on this blog...
Exciting.....
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The more people reading my novels means sharing the stories and inspiration for me to write more...
Hammer house of horrors version of Dracula...
on TV now
The brilliant Christoper Lee....
1958 version... still wonderful to watch
Phantasms in the infirmary
Short stories provide somebody with a condensed tale that offers the reader a temporary escape from reality and use their imagination with the prompt from the text.
Phantasms in the infirmary does exactly this but with a twist of horror and a dash of spectral ghoulishness.
The collected stories provide a range of eras, situations and victims as well as the ghostly apparitions perpetrating the spooky encounters.
It is soon going to be available for purchase on the Amazon websites. It will be in kindle format and paperback
The countdown starts soon, in time for Halloween....
The preview of the new book has been very constructive.
There have been very honest and positive feedback.
172 views
14 comments... 12 are ☀☀☀☀☀
& 2 are ☀☀☀☀.
Great help in who and how to target the book at.
Sources have come from Facebook, Twitter, blog, Google+ & LinkedIn.
I've acted on the feedback and the book is ready.
Just awaiting final tweaks and it should be available next week!!!
Exciting
My publisher rang asking me to consider getting more promotional about my first novel.. Legally Lucky
They said it has the making of a great film.
I'd like to solicit some opinion on this.
Please let me know your thoughts on this.
Writing a screenplay is another thing for a novice like me and I'd need some guidance.
Any ideas?
My home town of Gibraltar, newbies to uefa, played their second match, result was 7-0 to the republic of Ireland.
The results were to be expected, big learning curve for us but great last 25 minutes by the lads.
No shame to losing to the big boys
its a great opportunity to show the world we can compete and as the song goes... things can only get better.
Losing to Poland last time was made a little easier as they beat the world champions Germany 2:0 today....
Keep up the good work boys
