http://www.indipenned.com/melsmall/blog Mel Small's Indipennedblog including news, reviews, short stories and insight into the world of independent literature. http://www.indipenned.com/melsmall/blog en-us Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:43:58 BST Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:45:23 BST http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=what-does-ai-thin-07Aug25&p4= What does AI Think of Boros Greatest Detective? ... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:43:58 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=accidental-detect-31Oct22&p4= The first review of the Accidental Detective by Melvyn Small is in and its a five-star beauty ... Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:34:53 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=frankenstein-31Oct18&p4= In celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelly’s novel Frankenstein, A Modern Prometheus, a short story by Indipenned founder Mel Small ... Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:35:45 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=door-15Oct18&p4= I attended a writing group today and came away with this. I mean wrote it, I didnt steel it. Structurally it’s probably a bit of a mess (13 lines?), but I dont think that matters somehow. ... Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:51:00 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=kdp-pod-03Oct18&p4= Some insight learned whilst negotiating Amazon’s KDP Print on Demand service and the difficulties in getting your book cover design just right. ... Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:54:51 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=spitfire-17Jul18&p4= In celebration of 100 years of the RAF heres a short story by Indipenned founder Mel Small. ... Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:02:41 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=founding-indipenn-01Jul18&p4= Some thoughts from Indipenned founder Mel Small on becoming an author and having the idea to create a website to nurture and promote independently-written literature. ... Sun, 01 Jul 2018 09:21:16 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=holmes-21May18&p4= The final chapter: With Charles Darlingtons plot to steal the Eligius Chapel treasure foiled, the great detective, Sherlock Holmes, explains all... As tends to happen in these situations. ... Mon, 21 May 2018 07:54:37 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-13May18&p4= Chapter 11: In the penultimate installment Holmes and Watson head to Eligius Chapel to snare their prey... ... Sun, 13 May 2018 10:52:50 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darlington-05May18&p4= Chapter 10: The investigation turns on its head when Sherlock Holmes realises the a single misinterpreted fact has skewed their view. On realising this Holmes and Watson head to a place outside Holmes ... Sat, 05 May 2018 13:35:37 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-18Apr18&p4= Chapter 9: When Holmes finally gets to hear Watsons interview with Charles Darlington the most innocuous of facts re-orientates the investigation. Who is Eligius Chapel and how can a dead man help? ... Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:56:32 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=holmes-07Apr18&p4= Chapter 8: Following their meeting with Charles Darlington, Holmes and Watson get a visit from Detective Inspector Lestrade. Lestrades warning of is widely ignored... ... Sat, 07 Apr 2018 12:49:03 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-31Mar18&p4= Chapter 7: With Holmes tenacity unwavering a reluctant Watson is dragged along in an investigation he feels they should abandon. The trail leads them to Charles Darlington and scampi and chips ... Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:48:55 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darllington-25Mar18&p4= Chapter 6: Against prevailing instinct, Doctor Watson heads to Drake The Bookshop for a book signing. Whilst there he meets a fellow author with some new insight into Charles Darlington. ... Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:47:59 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=boro-holmes-15Mar18&p4= Chapter 5: With Sherlock Holmes investigation gathering pace, he and Watson head to the Southern Cross for a meeting with Holmes old pub quiz nemisis, Mick Richardson. ... Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:29:29 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darlo-sub-05Mar18&p4= Chapter 4: Its the day of Watson radio interview broadcast, but before BBC Radio propels him to superstardom he has to negotiate a book signing at WHS Teesside Park. ... Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:20:59 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-holmes-27Feb18&p4= Chapter 3: Its Watsons big day and he heads to Broadcasting House for his interview with BBC Radio Tees. Can he grasp the opportunity and kick on his career as a writer to the next level? ... Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:00:38 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=darlington-substi-20Feb18&p4= Chapter 2: With Watson ebullient at his forthcoming appearence on the radio he hopes his friend, Sherlock Holmes, will join him. No chance. However, there is something to pique Holmes interest... ... Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:33:31 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-holmes-04Feb18&p4= Chapter 1: With Doctor Watsons literary career starting to take off, a chance meeting with a fellow author in O’Connells gives him an idea on how to get his work in front of a whole new audience. ... Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:01:39 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=wind-back-the-new-10Jan18&p4= A lyrical tribute to the late great David Bowie, 8th January 1947 to 10th January 2016 ... Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:54:52 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=whats-in-a-name-25Dec17&p4= Joe and his pregnant wife, Mary, face a race against time to ensure their first born child is born in the promised land. ... Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:03:56 GMT Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=sherlock-holmes-15Aug17&p4= An excellent review of Holmes Volume 1 by Claire Knight, guest reviewer at the CrimeBookJunkie ... Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:36:11 BST Indipenned Literature http://www.indipenned.com/index.php?p1=melsmall&p2=blog&p3=holmes-volume-1-r-10Aug17&p4= An excellent review of Holmes Volume 1 by the lovely Rena Sherwood author of Not the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ... Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:21:03 BST Indipenned Literature