Craig Phoenix

Craig Phoenix

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When I first joined this site it seemed like a great idea, poeple get the chance to read some undiscovered talent and hopefully push it further up the ladder towards the goal of the editors desk and finally publication.

Now I am coming to realise that it is more about just backing as many people as you can whether they are worth it or not.

I will back worthy reads but if the pitch doesn't appeal then I won't, I expect the same back. I won't 'back' just so I can go up some chart which seems to be the attitude of some. If the work is really that good then it will get there it may just take a little time and improving on the way.

I hope mine is but the reality maybe far from it, only the readers can decide I appreciate honest feedback. Not feedback that I have seen that is duplicated for every book that person reads. It doesn't do anyone any favours, it certainly doesn't help anyone improve their writing ability.

I will not simply just trade 'backings' but I will certainly try and take a look at 'requests to read'.

Reading books shouldn't be about reading something only if someone reads yours, I am not into massaging ego's

I am open to offers so leave me a message and I will get back to you.

It is important to follow dreams but you need to keep your eyes open on the way.

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Toby

Craig Phoenix

A house with a dark history, sits empty. What of previous occupants? Will Toby discover the truth before he to follows their fate?


Toby is asked to appraise an empty house, by a mysterious character, in the dead of night. He doesn't know this person but was requested by name. Upon arriving he finds the house deserted, but Toby enters anyway. It is not long before he wishes he hadn't.

Toby's wife, Terri is expecting their first child. She is scared when Toby answers his phone and the line goes dead.

Eight days later Toby turns up with no credible excuse to offer for the missing Eight days, which, he is unaware have passed.

What is the secret that ties Toby and his family to this house? Will it destroy him as the mysterious Mr Furrows has warned?

 

Soulshadow

Craig Phoenix

Daniel's body has been taken by a murderer from eighty years ago, he has only eight days to get it back.


A killer is loose on the streets of Southend-on-Sea. Released from his grave by a key, he continues the killing spree that started and ended 80 years ago. A key left in a place where a curious mind may go. Seemingly harmless words hidden on the graffiti laden walls in a disused corridor of an old theatre.

The killer now inhabits Daniel’s body leaving Daniel as a ‘Soulshadow’. Daniel only has 8 days to get his body back before he dissipates forever leaving the killer to live on in Daniel’s guise.

Daniel must put his trust in Ann-Marie, a blind girl he befriends, her guide-dog Mojo and Aunt Rose, to help undo what has been done. But when things take a turn for the worse and Ann-Marie’s mother’s life is put in danger, it looks as though things will never be the same again.

 

Shelbourne

Craig Phoenix

Mark died avenging the death of his family. Beryl is on a writing tour for her third and final book when she connectes with Mark


A restless spirit, Mark, has a story to tell and medium, Beryl Wallace, is willing to be the channel. But what is the connection they share and will it be discovered before it is too late? Peter Phillips, of Phillips Publishing and Literary Agency, encourages Beryl to publish two books – stories of spirits - which become best sellers. To establish Beryl as a credible spirit writer, Peter organises a writing tour, where the third book will be written in front of a live audience. On the first night Beryl connects Mark. Mark died after dancing with the devil to rid Shelbourne of the unwanted element he calls ‘The Wolves’. They took his wife and children from him and leave the residents of Shelbourne living in fear. Upon hearing Mark’s plea, The power of four - Whispa, Scratch, and Scholar are drawn to him, but little does he realise what he is getting into. Dark magick is a powerful force when wielded and the consequences can be catastrophic

 

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ndaye wrote 230 days ago

(rafica_4ndaye@yahoo.com) My name is rafica i saw your profile toda....

RossClark1981 wrote 290 days ago

Hi Craig, On board with your reading/backing/feedback policy. Here....

Dr Ajay Kansal wrote 298 days ago

Hi, My book is on the verge of reaching ED. If you can spare a few ....

JohnDoe wrote 314 days ago

*Lunatic seeks asylum* – "like a William S. Burroughs novel with a....

DeLuca wrote 332 days ago

Hi Craig I'm really sorry to bother you, but I could really use so....

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I wrote 338 days ago

Fantastic, your voice is strong, you description conjuring an excellent picture. Straight into the story. I like this and hope to read more soom Craig Phoenix view book

I wrote 341 days ago

You've got a great voice here that languishes in something like a film noire type narrated detective style - that's how it came across to me anyway. However, I found your pitch didn't pull me in, didn't grab me but decided I would read it anyway. Your descriptive prose is excellent but could do with... view book

I wrote 366 days ago

Sorry this didn;t grab, found myself scanning rather than reading. It did not appeal as my sort of book but I have been wrong before so thought I would give it a go. Your writing is excellent, and you words create a vivid picture but this just wasn't for me. I am probably in the minority on that one... view book

I wrote 640 days ago

I'm sorry to say this didn;t really grab me after an excellent pitch that intrigued me enticing me in. I can't even pinpoint what it was. I thought your writing voice was good an dclearly came through. I think you definitely have the makings of a really good book and I wish you the best with it. ... view book

I wrote 675 days ago

To be honest I found your writing too descriptive. I understood the picture you wanted to paint, but it bogs down the story for my liking, my first version of soulshadow was like that and I found I had to cut loads. I think this could be really good and when your main character talks, his voice is ... view book

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