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Website/Blog: www.philipneale.blogspot.com
About Myself: Accountant, 55, aspiring writer. Married 2 children, 2 cats (not married to the cats but they think they rule the roost). See gallery for more pictures - George was starting to demand appearance money so I relegated him to the background.......teach him to be sassy!

Ok, so we're pals again.........Hey George, see the nice reader? Kill !!!!!!

Started writing in July 2007 and found that I couldn't stop. Manuscripts now comprise 3 finished novels (60,000; 85,000; 65,000 words respectively) one in progress (currently 20,000), 2 compilations of short stories (total 100,000 words), and some messing around with poetry, although I must confess that it's not my favourite.

That started as limericks on birthday and anniversary cards and now I can't get off the hook.

If anyone knows of a cure............I may be interested (although not JUST yet).

First manuscript is now a finished and published novel "A Ticket to Tewkesbury" (see stories list for a preview and list of acknowledgements).


Stories


Published Short Stories

 
DateTitleCategoryHits
Jan 6, 2009At Your CommandHumor 92
Jan 2, 2009A Shot Too FarAdventure 103
Jan 1, 2009And Did These FeetHumor 92
Dec 28, 2008A Shot in the DarkAdventure 229
Dec 25, 2008Two Little Dicky Birds, Chapter 4Mystery 87
Dec 23, 2008Two Little Dicky Birds, Chapter 3Mystery 94
Dec 22, 2008FallingRomance 258
Dec 20, 2008Two Little Dicky Birds, Chapter 2Mystery 123
Nov 29, 2008A Deal of TroubleHorror 124
Nov 18, 2008AnniversaryPoetry 105
Nov 4, 2008Wishful Thinking - The Final Chapter, Chapter 7Horror 122
Nov 2, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 6Horror 148
Nov 2, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 5Horror 154
Oct 30, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 4Horror 165
Oct 29, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 3Horror 188
Oct 24, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 2Horror 207
Oct 20, 2008Ouch!Humor 322
Oct 9, 2008What Kind of Tool Am I?Humor 259
Oct 2, 2008Lasting LoveMiscellaneous Stories 246
Sep 29, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 1Horror 604
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Full MarksNov 14, 2008

Comments

Title article: I bang my head against this wall because when I stop it
Date: 2009-01-08 05:06:52
Pits
I hope this is all from you imagination, in which case its a phenomenal piece of writing. 
 
Dread to think of what it could be like in reality. 
 
This was a vivid depiction of self-loathing and despair. Never want to go there, but thanks for showing me the way to avoid. 
 
Phil

Title article: Mirror, Mirror
Date: 2009-01-08 05:00:08
Spooky
I love reading and watching stuff like this and it always scares the pants off me, but I still do it. 
 
Very good story, and I used to have akind of phobis about mirrors when I was little. 
 
You strung the plot out well, and the depth of his fear and despair was quite tangible. 
 
Good writing. 
 
Phil

Title article: Kathy and John
Date: 2009-01-08 04:46:55
Har dee Har
Very amusing satire on the workings of websites like this. 
 
Laughed until I got odd looks from workmates. 
 
This was an incisive and insightful look at relationships when, for example, we know bugger all about each other. 
 
The sprinkling of third party comments was great in bringing the thing down to earth, and the finall blow of the distance was perfect. 
 
Phil

Title article: TV News
Date: 2009-01-08 04:42:15
Yes
Nice one Eliot. 
 
Fret about the things that you can influence, and not the stuff going on miles away. 
 
What's the point of worrying yourself into an early grave when the power is out of your hands? 
 
Very well put together piece ahbout the futility of trying to affect things that are out of reach. 
 
Phil

Title article: Estranged
Date: 2009-01-08 04:38:11
Exercise
If this was the exercise, God help me when the proper one starts! 
 
This was filled to the brim with nervous anticipation. The kind of feeling after a stressful day at work, multiplied many fold. 
 
I could feel the sense of panic and the relentless pace in the story, and was almost sitting there with him in his anxiety. 
 
Well written piece of emotional prose, pulling the reader in and twisting the gut into a tight knot. 
 
Even the 'release' at the end was n good, as he'll have to go through it all again, and again, and again....... 
 
Good stuff. 
 
Phil

Title article: Immortal Sonata, Chapter 1
Date: 2009-01-07 08:26:36
Start
Only just picked up on this one late today, and will read more tomorrow. 
 
If English is not your first language, then this is a very good effort, and that isn't meant to sound condescending. 
 
Apart from a few minor spelling and grammar issues it has the makings of a good story, and deserves more coverage than your later chapters seem to have. 
 
I cheated and took a quiuck look as I scrolled back to the start. 
 
Sounds interesting. 
 
Phil

Title article: Ashes to Ashes
Date: 2009-01-07 08:02:13
If
If you did this in one go without having to resort to editing, that's impressive. 
 
Wife tells me I'm the worst typist ever, and not to swear at the PC for the mistakes it makes on my behalf. 
 
Anyway, nonsense aside, this was pretty cool. Others don't like the common rhyme but I think its great when the meaning's there, as in this case. 
 
Sounds deep and meaningful, and it flowed well. 
 
Oh, and welcome to the site. 
 
Phil

Title article: Monitor
Date: 2009-01-07 06:24:19
Twilight Zone
This one could have been straight out of the top drawer of the classic series. 
 
Calmly, almost dreamily told, and without any proof of what has been achieved. 
 
The return to normaility was delivered with the customary 'bump'. 
 
Loved the style of the piece and the incorporeal alien. 
 
Nice going JJ. 
 
Phil

Title article: Meet Again
Date: 2009-01-07 06:11:53
Lost
There are lots of this kind of work on the site - lost love for whatever reason. 
 
This one however, touched the heart for its simplcity. I didn't sense the angst of other pieces, just a short message that something had gone. 
 
Phil

Title article: A Free Man
Date: 2009-01-07 06:09:06
Uncertain
YOu never know where these kind of stories are going to end up, and I'm, really not sure where this one did. 
 
Enjoyed it all the way through, and found the irony oustanding. 
 
Good read. 
 
Phil

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Verthandi W. (Verthandi)

Created On: 01/07/2009 15:46:39

Hi there! n_n

I wanted to stop by and thank you (a lot!) for your comment!

Well, English isn’t my first language at all. I live in Venezuela so it’s Spanish all the way! (Though I hate it!).

I hope I haven’t made a lot of mistakes while writing, but I know there are still a lot of them ’cause as I read again every chapter I always find something I must fix. It’s quite nerve-wracking! Yet, it would mean the world to me if you could point those little things out, just so I can learn a bit more! n.n

I really hope you like the story. “Immortal Sonata” is not my kind of writing (actually it was originally a script for a movie I was planning!), but I must admit I started it and now I can’t stop! n_ñu

Anyway! Thanks a lot for reading my silly little story! n_n

Verthandi W.

PS: I shall be looking at your stories very soon! I see a lot of “Horror”! My kind of thing! Haha! n_=

Vincent Revaro (Surrealist)

Earth (For now...)
Created On: 11/26/2008 00:09:56

Hey, I'm somewhat new to the site, but in the short time I've been here I have found an amazing community. I was thrilled to read about your success in being able to publish a novel. Your success makes me question whether or not I'm getting into this writing thing too early! Maybe I should reconsider my choice of career. If we have our whole lives to be successful, why worry about starting now?

I hope you continue to compose and share the craft you have learned.

-Vincent
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Hey Vince

Shouldn't wory about the timing. You do it when you feel the need. I l;eft it until fairly late (56 now) but it's like a drug when you get going.

This is a great site, and I've let my attendance slip whilst working on the book but that's something that will change pretty soon.

There are some great writers on here, but everyone suffers the same fate - breaking into the agent/publisher club is not easy and over half of my submissions have been politely rejected - the other half didn't even bother to reply!

Finding my publisher was just a stroke of luck, and they've been VERY good. It really is a lottery.

The book is my second, but it's the first oen that's been done the correct commercial way. The other was on Lulu and is self-published so it's not widely known unless you realise exactly where it is.

Thanks for the sign-in.

Phil


Amie Kerlin (lemon)

Created On: 10/12/2008 16:53:04

Aparently I missed your birthday, so happy belated birthday.

I just thought I would drop in and say hi since I hadn't talked to you in FOREVER. I have so much reading to catch up on.
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Hey Lemon, not gone "sour" on me then?

Belated thanks

Phil


amanda (ams)

Created On: 10/01/2008 13:34:29

happy birthday!!!
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Belated thanks

Phil


Michelle Huff (allmine)

Not sure.....
Created On: 10/01/2008 09:17:48

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Golly, how did you know? It's really amazing that you knew..........so kind of you to remember an old man (!)

Phil


Lisa (antheerr)

England
Created On: 08/21/2008 14:07:32

I guess I'd better sign your guest book and say "Hi Dad".
You know what I think about your writing - I like most of them (except for the one about the spiders you horrid man!), and the ones I don't are just not my cup of tea rather than there being anything wrong with them. I like the ones I already know best, like the wine one, or the ones about George and Poppy and co, but that's because I already know the stories, but enjoy the way you tell them.
Anyway, keep going with it Dad - you need to start making some money though to pay for my lifestyle!!! Lisa

Max Booth III (Chainsaw Enema)

Created On: 08/08/2008 05:56:33

Wow.

You been reading all my stories and now I feel bad I've haven't read many of yours. That gonna change, though. Just read your 'Layers of Innocence' and that was brilliant. You are truely a talented writer, my friend. I think I might start on your 'Stick' series next.

Oh yeah, you can keep your cats. I'm allergic to them, they make me go blind.

Keep well,

Max
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): That's great because George says his passport is out of date anyway.

Phil


Christian Wright (FRANTIC)

WICKLOW
Created On: 08/06/2008 16:41:53

so youre from Derbyshire.Lived in Utoxeter, thats not too far from you is it.Anyway write on.
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): No, just up the road along the A50 - about half an hour.

Phil


Nathan Weaver (onyxdragon)

Missouri
Created On: 08/06/2008 09:59:46

I must say, I like Lulu as well. I haven't published on it, yet, though. I'm trying to finish writing and polishing a collection of short stories. I really like the way Lulu works. It's very nice. I'll have to go check your collection on Lulu out. Write on.

stickfigure (sTiCkFiGuRe)

lost in my mind
Created On: 07/30/2008 07:50:21

Sit back and breath...popping stories out faster then the Spears sisters. I read fast, but not THAT fast.
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): In take 'em while they're there........no fresh ideas for a day or so, but got a stock af three or four to keep me going.

Phil


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