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about me

Currently based in the West Midlands, UK. To read a full biography and my novel "Hawk Island" click on the link to electron press.

To access a selection of my poetry click on the link to abctales.

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I enjoy reading historical and literary fiction as well as poetry and stage plays.

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http://www.electronpress.com http://www.abctales.com/user/kilb50

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Brother Grasshopper

Mark Kilburn

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Brother Grasshopper

Mark Kilburn

Novelist and playwright Howard Saunders, living in obscurity in Copenhagen, searches for the truth behind the mysterious death of his estranged brother.

When novelist and playwright Howard Saunders learns of the mysterious death of his estranged brother he embarks on a quest for the truth that takes him from Copenhagen to London to Belgrade...and a shocking discovery. Part 1 of 3 uploaded. Complete novel runs to 60,000 words.

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The Knowledge wrote 39 days ago

Hi markk, Historical / period drama - France circa 1700's Don't kno....

KirkH wrote 222 days ago

Hi Mark, I hope you can get a chance to read parts of my college cap....

Daniel Delacy wrote 525 days ago

Fellow History Lover. If you get the chance during this busy season p....

justlooking wrote 579 days ago

The ms needs a professional, paid edit -- That said, please contact....

Daniel Delacy wrote 662 days ago

Care to swap reads? :o)

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I wrote 888 days ago

A solid opening chapter...last man in the office...murky financial dealings with the pesky Russians...strong hook at the end of the chapter imploring us to read on. Still a tendency to over-write in parts...more showing and less telling would be the best advice...but the bottom line is that your sto... view book

I wrote 906 days ago

Your frenetic prose style compliments Sam's sense of wonder and turmoil as he discovers his hidden powers...although I'm not familiar with your chosen genre or target audience (Harry Potter is my only point of reference) the subject matter appeals and offers the writer wide scope. One question: did ... view book

I wrote 937 days ago

I've read 1-3 and enjoyed your story so far. Just a couple of points: a very dense prose style...I think the overall narrative would benefit from a judicial edit to help move the story forward, especially as you weave together many different threads. Wasn't too sure about the inclusion of the prolog... view book

I wrote 947 days ago

A dramatic opening which gives way to a fluent and engaging story. Found the subject matter very interesting and enjoyed your intelligent and compassionate handling of the period. Shelved. view book

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