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* The recent tragedy in Nepal is certainly huge in proportion. Almost 10,000 dead and rising. If you can give to the Red Cross – they do the best work in these situations and are there in place right now. It's not just the immediate emergency rescue, they need planners and engineers - whole villages, towns and cities will have to be rebuilt. They will need your help for some time ahead.

May 7th: Took myself off to listen to the Darius Brubeck Quartet last night - they will be playing in Leeds next and Lincoln 5th June prior to a national tour. Turns out we are cousins. Not sure who is the most surprised. Anyway it was good to hear them in full throttle and picked up the CD 'Cathy's Summer' as well. Click on link to find out where they play next and sample the new tunes.

Editorial: May 8th
David Cameron and The Conservatives won an outright majority last night to govern the UK for the next five years. Every pundit said that it would be the Socialists who'd win and govern with the extreme left Scottish Nationalists. All the polls were absolutely wrong saying the result would be neck and neck. The surge for the far right materialised in the shape of 4 million votes or 13% of the national vote, but only resulted in one seat for Ukip (although they came second in about 120 more which is a bit scary) and will be seen again in the upcoming referendum in 2017 for staying in or out of Europe. Personally I think we need to stay a part of Europe - but it would nice to escape the obvious corruption of Euro politics.

The political landscape has changed in the UK. I am happy we have continuity and if the Prime Minister wants a tip - I suggest since London so enthusatically voted Labour - we should let them have the mansion tax in all those Labour seats and give them a hair shirt to cry on to boot. That aside - it's a good result for common sense and England in particular.
Conservatives - 331
Labour - 232
SNP - 56
Others 31 -- Total 650 Seats

© Sam North May 2015
Editor - as ever Hackwriters is supported by sales of our books - so do buy, print or kindle we aren't picky.
*And thanks for those who do. The Heaviness and Repercussions finally selling in some numbers.

MAGENTA download the new novel on Kindle from Sam North 'Life begins somewhere between the fish and the stars’ A mysterious, tragic tale from the wilds of the Lincolnshire coast – a haunting story about Magenta who fled the fire into a whole world of trouble. A story about father and daughter and the girl who can read objects... from the author of Diamonds The Rush of '72 and The Curse of the Nibelung: Buy exclusively on Kindle now (UK) USA + Canada

The Repossession by Sam Hawksmoor a fast paced edgy romantic thriller 'Smart, dark and graceful, this story is sure to send chills down your spine...one of the best, and most fascinating, debut novels I've ever read'. Evie-bookish.blogspot * Published in Turkish June 2015 - look out for it in Istanbul The Hunting - the thrilling sequel - order yours from Amazon or ibooks or Kindle 'Without a doubt, one of the best YA Sci Fi series out there.' Evie Seo Bookish Now read the final thrilling conclusion to the series 'The Heaviness' suitable for any reader who likes to think about such things as betrayal, revenge, relationships and the laws of gravity

If you're looking for an exciting YA book set in WW2 - Kindle download All proceeds go to keeping Hackwriters going The Repercussions of Tomas D A Hero? Or Englands Greatest Traitor? USA Paperback here 'Disturbing and very poignant YA novel that presents a chilling alternate future for an England that lost the war.' Marcel d'Agneau *download the Kindle version or buy the paperback

New from Hawksmoor & North - The all new 2nd Edition of 'Another Place to Die' Print & Kindle Q&A interview with the authors here A city gripped by fear as a lethal virus approaches from the East. No one knows how many are dying. People are petrified of being thrown into quarantine. Best friends Kira and Liz once parted are scared they will never see each other again. Teen lovers, Chris and Rachel, prepare to escape to the islands. Do you stay and hide, or do you flee? And if you flee - how do you know you aren't taking it with you? Review from the First Edition: 'Beautiful, plausible, and sickeningly addictive, Another Place to Die will terrify you, thrill you, and make you petrified of anyone who comes near you...' Roxy Williams - Amazon.co.uk

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