Gig Talk – Page 8 – Leon The Pig Farmer

Mark my words

So after the successful two night book launch, the collaborative forces took hold.. people talked, shared contacts and expressed an interested in more of the same stuff… It’s good for collaboration not competition!!! So the first thing to happen again evolving me is a day of word and music at seel park function bar, MossleyContinue reading “Mark my words”

Land with a thud

Finally back on Terra Firma after a mad weekend. Two day book launch.. plotting and planning musicians and Poets and revving myself up for two screenings of the installation and book set.. last bed it!!.. The weekend has done what it’s intentions were.. get folk talking, raise awareness of the book, and get folk collaborating..Continue reading “Land with a thud”

What’s the story….

It’s here…. Book launch weekend. There are 200 books currently in circulation bought, ordered and in stores. I cannot explain how proud and buzzin I am. So thank you to everyone that has a copy in their previous Mitt’s. So.. at the business end. Emmaus Mossley are now stocking books. So is Vinyl resting placeContinue reading “What’s the story….”

Countdown commences

3 days to the first book launch gigs. And they are in my adopted home town – Mossley. And for those unable to join us at the intimate gathering we will be streaming the shenanigans!!!! I’ve got to together a few creative pals to join me in celebrating the books arrival. Which is already inContinue reading “Countdown commences”

Juggle and drop

So first up… The venue for the book launch next weekend has changed… Same acts… Same aim and similar concept just at the venue above the original one.. I even have gig posters now… So thanks to wetlemonproductions@gmail.com for coming to my rescue and offering an alternative space and vibe. They also are part ofContinue reading “Juggle and drop”

The 200 club

So, book sales are flying!! We are almost at the 200 point. Thank you so much to everyone that has bought a copy and others showing an interest! The positive vibes and feedback is immense, I am astounded. The book is now live at Lulu.com https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/simon-horner-and-phil-wagstaff/talking-myself-out-of-trouble/paperback/product-yr9pj4.html?fbclid=IwAR1VVEpMdp_IAwH1XcLjXcGbxBCY4otBNjBSqn2RUkjXlmm5uX7ab69sLdM&page=1&pageSize=4 … I’ll be ordering a new batch soon onceContinue reading “The 200 club”

And breath

What a mad ten days it’s been since the books landed.. we have shifted In excess of 150 and that is through word of mouth, some social media pestering and a bit of forthright asking!!.. so thanks again to everyone who has jumped on the journey. In other news the soft launch event is pickingContinue reading “And breath”

Watching the washing machine

Waiting for your first batch of self published books to land is like waiting for the click and washing machine door light to go off… But FedEx say they are now on their way!!.. People who have bought … Standby… In other news, I have a nice article in Vibe which I have attached. OtherContinue reading “Watching the washing machine”

No fool today

So.. It’s ordered! The first test copy of a book I’ve more than cobbled together.. I’ve just rolled the snowball. Let’s see what happens. It’s got 25 verse from my spoken word… 5 lyric sheets from The Dirt. Bags of great art by Phil Wagstaff, his interpretation of my words. And all centred around myContinue reading “No fool today”

Connected

What a week… Started with a blog about my 2nd year anniversary of realising PTSD was lurking around.. thanks for the positive comments. On Tuesday I did a podcast interview with Time2talk mental health hub.. it goes out next week so I’ll be sharing the links.. talking stigma reduction, creative paths, bit of verse andContinue reading “Connected”