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”
Category Archives: Gig Talk
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”
Gutter punk love
So far since last blog I’ve done a promo vid for lockdown live lounge and shared some verse with peer group Mangang.. ive got a charity input this week with healthier heroes… stepping it up from the first zoom meet.. talking myself out of trouble. And also the gutter punks that are the battery FarmContinue reading “Gutter punk love”
Pig in the middle
Straddling two fields this week.. gig chat and charity connection.. First up.. buzzin to be involved in this Facebook online fest at the end of the month… https://fb.me/e/2Yk13cXOu Last week’s gigs can still be viewed. Pathlight are still selling entry to their festival for Mind charity.. On the charity front I’ve had contact with someContinue reading “Pig in the middle”
Pathlight online festival
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10222532893782337&id=1570493777 A great write up by Pathlight fest organisation and some good cash raised.. great to be involved.. and some hard graft gone into it… Hats off!! People can still donate and get to see all the performances.. some great acts to indulge in.. meanwhile I now go back to making DIY t shirts.. andContinue reading “Pathlight online festival”
Bits and bats
Gig chat- two online charity gigs this weekend… Another official stream coming at the end of the month!!!… Info is on socials.. Networks- more invitations to work with veteran charities and mental health groups.. “talking myself out of trouble”.. inspiring talks and articles.. buzzin for this new path of my journey… Headspace- getting creative andContinue reading “Bits and bats”
Pig pen promotions
Busy week .. and a positive one. sorting out a lengthy radio station interview. More to follow on that. And an online gig booking or two… It’s the pathlight thrive hive gig for Mind this weekend too. Check it out. More gig news on socials Project – “Talking myself out of trouble” seems to beContinue reading “Pig pen promotions”
