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Pandemic Prescience

It's been a busy (partner's) birthday weekend, so sorry that I have not been around much, and this week is shaping up to be equally busy, so apologies in advance... I have recently released the second in my pandemic horror (with healthy dollops of philosophy) series:

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Traeger on Survival of the Fittest

Jeremiah Traeger, contributor here at ATP, has kindly reviewed my fiction book Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis (UK readers) and posted it on Amazon. Here is the review. Grab yourself a copy for some winter reading! 5.0 out of 5 stars Zombies, comedy, and theology?By Jeremiah Traeger on

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Grab Yourself a Bargain

My first fiction book, to which I am presently writing the sequel, is on offer at Amazon at the moment. Please grab yourself a bargain (the price usually goes up as people grab it): Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis. The description is as follows: No one seems to know where

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Evolution around a Campfire

As some of you might know, I wrote my first fiction book last year (Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis) and am working on the sequel. I deal with, and will be dealing with, any number of philosophical subjects as a viral outbreak hits the world. Here, before it all goes

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"Harrowing and heartbreaking... I literally could not put this book down"

Thanks so much to Sheila Warner, a contributor to the boards here, for this very kind review for Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis. Please grab yourself a copy of my first fiction book, which grapples with dystopian society in the throes of an outbreak, and includes a nice dollop of

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Free Book Offer

I am re-opening this deal for another week. As part of a promotion drive, I am offering to anyone who shows proof of buying paperback copy of Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis from Amazon (any of worldwide outlets) a free ebook of mine of their choice. The book has some

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Survival of the Fittest

Just a monthly reminder that I have my new fiction book out, a book that combines the horror and philosophy genres. It investigates, by weaving the ideas through the narrative, those big questions. It's a case of The Walking Dead meets sleepy Devon, with a range of different

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Great Review for Survival of the Fittest

My first attempt at fiction, Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis has received another great 5* review: Now in my fifties it has been a long time since I have had the slightest interest in fictional horror films, books or video games. I still don't - so why read

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The Walking Dead Has Restarted. Get My British Version!

The Walking Dead has returned to our screens, and dans have been dribbling in excitement and horror at who died, and what was going to happen in that opening episode. Well, how about an anglicised version? The Walking Dead meets sleepy Devon, with a range of different characters to suit.

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A Creeping Religious Symbolism in Modern Film

I first really noticed this when I was watching I am Legend a number of years ago, when it came out. Towards the end of the film, the woman, escaping from the chaos in a car, hds a crucifix hanging from her rearview mirror. Nothing is placed by accident, set-wise,

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Apocalypse and Philosophy: A Match Made in Hell...

As I have said a number of times, my first fiction book (Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis) has recently been released. I would love to get it out there some more (with its lovely cover and recently updated interior). It has had universally good reviews. The idea was to weave

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My Interview on the Naked Diner Podcast

A reminder for those who missed it: I was recently interviewed on the fab Naked Diner podcast. The interview, as with whenever I talk, goes around the houses and covers a multitude of subjects from zombies to personal identity, US to UK politics, morality to parenting and Santa. Please, please

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Some Quality Summer Reading

Just before you set off on your summer holidays, please consider grabbing a copy of my first fictions book: Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis. It has received some high praise and I would love for it to get wider reach. Indeed, my latest review is another 5 star one: Having

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Keep those Five Stars Coming!

My new fiction book, and yes, I am plugging the shit out of it, is out and getting some great reviews. Four from Four for five star reviews so far, in the UK! Here they are: [caption id="attachment_7677" align="alignright" width="196"

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Onus Books and Loom New Website

I own a publishing house with a skeptical imprint called Onus Books. The fiction imprint Loom, set up with Canadian author and fellow skeptic Rebecca Bradley (whose first book Cadon, Hunter has just been nominated for the Sunburst Award), is a relatively new project. Both are closely affiliated and have

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Great Early Reviews in! "Fulfilling" and "great" Interview!

The recent release of my first fiction book (Survival of the fittest: Metamorphosis) has made me really proud. Transferring nonfiction skills to the world of fiction is tough. It looks like I have succeeded, as according to the first three reviews in for the book. The book mixes philosophy with

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Brilliant First UK Review of New Book

Thanks to John Kingston for so favourably reviewing my new fiction book, Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis. Happy days. Brilliant new take on the Zombie theme, 19 May 2016 Johno Pearce is a philosopher, who has written many books and lectures on philosophical, sceptical themes. As far as I know

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First Review in - It's a Cracker!

I am plugging my first fiction book, as you may have noticed. It's a necessary thing for authors. That said, the book deals with religion, science and skepticism in healthy dollops, as you can see from the review below. Fiction was a big risk for me, so I

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Just a reminder...

Just a reminder and a plea in time for those summer holidays coming up! My new book, the first fiction book I have written, is out in both paperback and ebook formats. I would really appreciate any support in this venture into a philosophy / fiction crossover. It is called Survival

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New Book Out Now! Please Help by Grabbing a Copy!

My new book, the first fiction book I have written, is out in both paperback and ebook formats. I would really appreciate any support in this venture into a philosophy / fiction crossover. The paperback looks and feels AWESOME! Here are some pics: The book has the following endorsements: “A frightening

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This Is Brilliant: Maybe the Zombie Apocalypse Isn't Unreasonable!

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Endorsements for my new book - check out the cover!

Zombies and philosophy - what could be better?

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Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis - When Zombies Meet Philosophy

My latest book, and first venture into the world of fiction (Survival of the Fittest: Metamorphosis), is out on ebook now. It will follow on paperback in a few weeks, but if e-reading's your thing, then grab yourself a copy. It is available in Kindle, Kobo and Nook

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Rebecca Bradley's "Cadon, Hunter" - Great Book with Something to Say, too

Rebecca Bradley is a fellow writer here at SIN. She recently completed a new book called Cadon, Hunter, a book set amid a clash of civilisations and ways of life. It follows a hunter gatherer tribe who are beset by a plague brought to them from the protagonist, Cadon, as

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Update on my zombie fiction book

I am happy to say that the final edit before it goes back to my partner in crime, Rebecca Bradley, of my zombie book is going really well. The great thing is that I have really enjoyed re-reading it. It is in parts tense, in parts gruesome, and in others intellectually stimulating and funny.