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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 94
Jan 2, 2009A Shot Too FarAdventure 104
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 208
Oct 20, 2008Ouch!Humor 322
Oct 9, 2008What Kind of Tool Am I?Humor 260
Oct 2, 2008Lasting LoveMiscellaneous Stories 247
Sep 29, 2008Wishful Thinking, Chapter 1Horror 607
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Title article: To Bleed, Chapter 6
Date: 2008-07-20 13:32:21

The tragedy rumbles on. 
 
How long before the voices start? 
 
Good work. 
Phil

Title article: Under The Stars.
Date: 2008-07-20 13:03:21

Hey Nunyo 
 
Nice story, well told. 
 
Phil

Title article: Eleanor
Date: 2008-07-20 12:42:22

Intriguing start to an all too familiar storyline. 
 
I sense a few twists and turns coming along the way. 
 
Watching with interest........ 
 
Phil

Title article: 1961
Date: 2008-07-20 11:06:55
1961
I have vague memories of the abduction, arrest and trial of Adlph Eichmann - "The Beast of Belsen" in 1961, and have read various articles on his subsequent conviction and execution. 
 
Even today we hear of the excuses of those responsible for the now labelled "ethnic cleansing" (sounds almost anisceptic in its application to household duties). 
 
The defence of following orders is very easy to dismiss, but when faced with the horrors of fascism and its bullying tactics, I'm not sure of the extents to which I would go to protect my family. 
 
In a "me or him" situation, who can say what is wrong or right? We face the consquences later.  
 
Fear and self-preservation are very powerful emotions, and you pose some strong questions with this piece, Max. 
 
Phil

Title article: Bicycle
Date: 2008-07-19 16:30:13
Wow
If this isn't true, them you're a bloody good writer. 
 
I shall choose to believe that you're a bloody good writer. 
 
Anything else in unthinkable. 
 
Bloody good piece. 
 
Phil

Title article: Lost and Found : Love
Date: 2008-07-19 13:47:37
Mmmmmmmmmmm
I liked everything about this story. 
 
It was carefully put together, the grammar was faultless and I could not see any typos. 
 
Didn't see the end coming until the final paragraph, and thought for a moment early on that she was actually dead. 
 
Your use of language is very sympathetic to the plot, and all I can say is - excellent job. 
 
Phil

Title article: High Definition’s Impact on Nostalgia
Date: 2008-07-19 11:55:21
Nostalgia
There's another dimension to your short treatise on photographs. 
 
Having lost the majority of our predecessor generation since 2000 including three parents, my wife and I have been looking back over a wealth of family albums. 
 
We inherited my dad's remaining snaps and those of my three unmarried aunts, and now at the age of 55, I find myself picturing my presence in those same locations. 
 
The frames themselves were black and white, but the backgrounds are very familiar, and yes, I've wondered too what our children will make of the collections we have amassed since 1976, the year we got married. 
 
You've provoked some happy memories. Thank you. 
 
Phil

Title article: Work Makes Free
Date: 2008-07-18 09:06:27
Ja..................
..............aber nur bei Auschwitz. Die anderen hatten nicht dieses Bild. 
 
Switch back to English.........aahhh that's better. 
 
Could poem. We need a constant reminder of that kind of inhumanity, and it's still going on - it just doesn't seem to get recognised for what it is in comparison with the hell of the Nazi death camps such as the above. 
 
Phil

Title article: Angel
Date: 2008-07-18 08:36:55
Angel
And I bet she thinks you're the bee's knees for saying that to the whole world. 
 
Smashing little rhyme from a fully paid-up member of the Sofites Society. 
 
I like poetry like this.....it goes with my fluffy personality. 
 
Phil

Title article: To Bleed, Chapter 4
Date: 2008-07-18 08:33:39
More???????????
Powerful and compelling with each episode. 
 
A dark subject handled with astonishing clarity throughout (so far). 
 
You've portrayed very clearly the agony of mental illness in a way that I certainly cannot even come close to appreciating. 
 
Hope there's more..........surely you can't leave it like this. 
 
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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