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Harry's World described as "ballsy and literate, in the Chandler/Bruen vein"

14/1/2016

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This from The Thrilling Detective Web Site:

Kevin Burton Smith, Editor-in-Chief, in his web site page on PI Harry Kenmare, described Harry as a "behemoth of busted dreams rumbling through a hostile and unjust world he's no longer sure he belongs in."  A pretty accurate description of my main man, and I dare say those of you who have read Harry's World would probably agree.  Hard-boiled is what I like, and it's what I write.

Kevin went on to write this about Harry's World:
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"...for those looking for something ballsy and literate, in the Chandler/Bruen vein, this one might do the trick."


I'll definitely take that as a compliment, coming from someone as knowledgable in the area of detective fiction as Kevin Burton Smith.  In fact, I'd say I'm rather thrilled with it.  Many thanks, Kevin.

I've put a copy of the mention and a link to it on my "Review" page under "Works".

And if you love crime fiction, you simply have to look at The Thrilling Detective Web Site.  Kevin has put together an invaluable and fascinating collection, although that word doesn't do it justice.  I've already found new authors to enjoy from it.  It's a must visit!
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BOOK LAUNCH VIDEO - A. B. Patterson with Fiona Patten and Nigel BartlettĀ 

4/1/2016

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The book launch for Harry's World was a great afternoon at the wonderful Australian Youth Hotel.  We did film the formal part of the event and I've now loaded the video onto the new Media page on my website.
So, for all those who couldn't make the afternoon, please feel free to watch it now.
Cheers.
ABP


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NEW - Media page on my website

4/1/2016

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I've started 2016 with doing some work on my website.  The first big addition is a MEDIA page, so I can share videos, interviews and articles with you.
Since Harry's World was released in July, I've done a number of radio interviews and these are now all available to listen to on the Media page.
Cheers.
ABP

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The Nanny State strikes again!!!

3/1/2016

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I know I tend to get on my soapbox about the Nanny State, but it never ceases to give me the shits.
Here is another classic example that we saw at our local Liquorland shop the other day.
I'm sorry, but we're going to get asked for ID if we look under 40?!!!!!

The legal age to buy alcohol here in Australia is 18.  For years we've seen notices saying if you look under 21 or under 25, etc.  And okay, no problems there.  You certainly get teenagers who can look their early 20's, and I do fully support not selling alcohol to juveniles.
But under 40?  Has the country gone insane?  I really think it has.  And then they dress it up with suggesting you take it as a compliment.  Get real, Liquorland!
This is the Nanny State and Political Correctness conspiring to take ridiculousness to the extreme.
And in the interests of transparency, I will declare that this middle-aged crime author has NOT ONCE been asked to show ID when buying his wine supply.  And why not?  Is my twice daily moisturiser not doing its job?  Not happy!  Not happy at all.  I might just pour another red wine!
​And I might think of shopping somewhere else.

ABP

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