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Philip Neale (philneale1952)
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Member Since 04/30/2008
Last Online 08/21/2008
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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).

Sorry about the deletions, but they now form part of my first publishd work on www.lulu.com called "Selected Short Stories - Volume 1" please check it out.....

Stories


Published Short Stories

 
DateTitleCategoryHits
Aug 21, 2008Blind Faith, Chapter 3Mystery 42
Aug 20, 2008Stop WiningHumor 84
Aug 19, 2008Blind Faith, Chapter 2Mystery 77
Aug 17, 2008Blind Faith, Chapter 1Mystery 123
Aug 14, 2008A Foot in the Door - Conclusion, Chapter 2Mystery 95
Aug 12, 2008A Foot in the Door, Chapter 1Mystery 87
Aug 10, 2008ClockScience Fiction 191
Aug 8, 2008Layers of InnocenceMystery 155
Aug 6, 2008The Smell of FearMiscellaneous Stories 409
Aug 4, 2008Battle Royal - A Survival StrategyAdventure 107
Aug 2, 2008SorryRomance 174
Jul 31, 2008The CrackerMiscellaneous Stories 100
Jul 29, 2008The Damocles LegacyScience Fiction 119
Jul 27, 2008Disaster RecoveryHumor 131
Jul 25, 2008Stick - The Final Reckoning, Chapter 5Horror 131
Jul 23, 2008Stick, Chapter 4Horror 106
Jul 21, 2008Stick, Chapter 3Horror 119
Jul 19, 2008Stick, Chapter 2Horror 148
Jul 17, 2008Stick, Chapter 1Horror 200
Jul 15, 2008A Sporting Chance - Part twoMiscellaneous Stories 78
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Comments

Title article: crazytyme
Date: 2008-08-21 05:41:36

Got about 10% of the way through and gave up - too much bad language; it does nothing for the plot. 
 
Phil

Title article: The Dead Don't Tremble (People From The Sky: Part III)
Date: 2008-08-21 05:36:27
My Kind of Story
You're stepping outside the bounds with this this one, and I'm running to catch up but I will get there. 
 
I found the plot to be everything that I used to watch about 10 years ago when the X-Files was at it height. 
 
The detail was impressive, and switching scenarios leant just enough confusion to keep me on my toes without losing the plot. 
 
The knife edge at the end was pretty damned good too. 
 
Phil

Title article: Punishment
Date: 2008-08-21 05:19:45
Read It, Read It, Read It
Every time you post this, I'll review it and the comments will never change. 
 
Abso-bloody-lutely brilliant story. 
 
Nuff said! 
 
Phil

Title article: The Necromancer
Date: 2008-08-21 03:42:07
Assumption
Assuming that I have just read the amended version, I cannot of course comment on the previous one. 
 
I thought this was a decent story, but agree that there could have been an expansion on the plot to put a little more flesh on to it. 
 
That said, I did enjoy it. 
 
Phil

Title article: Nights Journey
Date: 2008-08-21 01:45:16
Fell for it..........
Striking piece of flash fiction. 
 
You really don't waste words do do Russ? 
 
Every single one weighed carefully to assess its impact (no pun intended) and placed meticulously in the correct location. 
 
Very good finish with a flourish, makes me look verbose. 
 
Phil

Title article: Him
Date: 2008-08-20 09:23:15
Synopsis?
If this is your preliminary overview, I would say go for it. 
 
The story is strong, and your initial writing will bear out what should prove to be a very good story. 
 
Throw in as many twists and turns as you can dream up, the logic thread will stand it as long as you remain in control of the character and plot. 
 
Go on.......what are you waiting for? 
 
Phil

Title article: September 1896
Date: 2008-08-20 07:51:43
Straight Up
Couldn't take my eyes off this one, no wonder Potter went back to it three times! 
 
Fiction is one thing, but this is quite another matter. We don't get this kind of thing too regularly in the UK and the horror impact would be phenominal if we did.  
 
When it happens over with you, we are remote and it's just one of those things. 
 
The images of Katrina came over clear and sharp on the BBC though, and you DO question religion's insistence on the infallibility of whatever godhead is being worshipped. 
 
I'm a firm believer in helping yourself. If there really IS something at the end of it all, it's a bonus depending of course on whether the elevator's going up or going down. 
 
Awesome narrative. 
 
Phil

Title article: 4 Her
Date: 2008-08-20 06:00:52
Five Star
If you cannot see the quality in this one, then I really don't know what you want out of a piece of fiction. 
 
It had absolutely everything, and I didn't figure it out until about 75% of the way through. 
 
Classic stalker tale and the target never even knew. 
 
The descriptive text HAD to be slow and detailed to make the thing work and you took a lot of trouble over that. 
 
Sod the length! 
 
Fabulous. 
 
Phil

Title article: Plain Sight
Date: 2008-08-20 05:33:10
Agreed
Agree with Darrin, it had a lot more going for it but was still a very good piece in its own right. 
 
Knew the ending was coming, but not sure where the thing was going to be hidden. 
 
Don't know how I missed this one first time around, sorry. 
 
Phil

Title article: The Void, Chapter 1
Date: 2008-08-20 05:11:16
Okay
Apart from the formatting issues raised by Lemon, this was a good read. 
 
I'd be very interested to see where the final dialogue lines are going to take it. 
 
Phil

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Name Entry
Lisa (antheerr)

England
 Created On: 08/21/2008 12:07:32
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 (Zombie Punk)

 Created On: 08/08/2008 03:56:33
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 (The 13th)

WICKLOW
 Created On: 08/06/2008 14:41:53
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 07:59:46
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.
r.e.potter (r.e.potter)

lost in my mind
 Created On: 07/30/2008 05:50:21
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
David Neve (Tarhead Mugwump)

hill country, texas
 Created On: 07/27/2008 13:29:36
i read the disaster recovery story, and typically, after reading a story i bolt over to the writer's profile before i comment. just in case it's a young'un - i don't want to tip any tea kettles...

if i like the writer's style, i usually look to see if he/she has other stories - and i hope for one or two.

jeez - you have many...

now i have a ton of reading to do.

write on!
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Errrrm..........there's fewer than there used to be.

Deleted 21 and published them in a book on Lulu.com so you won't see them here any more.

Had Potter grumbling at me for speed writing, but when the ideas are there, it's a shame to waste them.

Thought one up last week just as I was dropping off to sleep, and for the life of me I can't remember what it was now.

Must keep pen and pad by the bedside in future.

Damocles was one like that, but this time it stuck until morning.

Phil
Xena Elvoniche (Xena)

yorshire bratts
 Created On: 07/16/2008 12:19:08
sir fillip neale i christen thee...
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Muchos gracias mi amiga.
Amie Kerlin (lemon)

the litterbox
 Created On: 07/12/2008 11:12:35
HEY! I take it you and George are back to being chummy. Glad to see it. =]
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Kind of, yes. This was also a warning to Punk that if he wants my cat he gonna have ta come and get him.............

Daughter took this one....you have to be quick with George otherwise he's apt to inspect the camera for himself.

He's myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy cat and nooooooooobody can have him.....he's not even for rent.

Meooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Amie Kerlin (lemon)

somewhere in time
 Created On: 07/03/2008 09:46:55
Hi! I just realized I haven't signed your guestbook yet so here we go. you might want to update your profile so it's not saying that the picture of you is George the cat lol
Feedback from Philip Neale (philneale1952): Now look, you've only got my word for it that the picture really isn't me..............agter all, I am a story teller.


Will get it swapped pretty damn quick guv'nor...

Phil (Or george) - he's pretty cool though (Geoge, not me............although....)
Jessie Masoner (Behind_the_Mask)

The Universe
 Created On: 07/01/2008 13:59:33
Well first off I would like to say that your mystery stories are some of the best if not the best I have ever read.

Second,

Hi.
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