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Robert McCracken

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Hi,
I've been writing, throwing away, and re-writing since my teens. That wasn't yesterday. It wasn't even the day before yesterday. I mostly enjoy comedy with a good crime thrown in. Of course, I'll read anything with great characters and a good writing style.
My working life is in research and development in relation to food safety. I've published lots in scientific journals., but still trying to get a novel published.
I live in Northern Ireland with my lovely wife. Our two kids have partially flown the coop, and we're left with our mortgage endowment shortfall. C'est la vie.

favourite books

The Best a man Can Get: by John O'Farrell
Goodbye Mr Chips by James Hilton, always makes me cry!
Divorcing Jack by Colin Bateman
I Predict a Riot by Colin Bateman
Turbulent Priests by Colin Bateman
Wilt by Tom Sharpe
The Throwback by Tom Sharpe
The Morse novels by Colin Dexter
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving
The World According to Garp by John Irving
About a Boy by Nick Hornby
Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

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faith rose wrote 262 days ago

Hi there Robert, Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorites, too! ....

mdws77 wrote 264 days ago

Since you have space on your shelf, would you please consider my nove....

Wussyboy wrote 292 days ago

‘Allo, friend of Joe ooman! I’m finking of goin’ for that desk fingy ....

Adam Thurstman wrote 315 days ago

Hi Robert I'd be very grateful if you could please take a quick lo....

DaisyFitz wrote 358 days ago

Thanks so much, Robert. Cx

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I wrote 488 days ago

Hi Funkster, I read some chapters of Butterfield Farm. It's a great children's story, and not such a bad one for adults, too. Reminds me of the old Jackanory-type story that used to be on telly when i was a kid (BBC, British telly that is). What I mean is that it is the kind of tale where kids gath... view book

I wrote 492 days ago

Hi Bea, Great, slick writing. Sometimes I find it hard to believe I'm reading un-published writing on this site. Loved the title also. High stars from me, and I'll put it on my bookshelf thingy. Best wishes, Robert view book

I wrote 493 days ago

Hi Lucy, Loved the pitch and found the first chapter very entertaining. A great setting and interesting characters in Nathan, Zoe and the kids. They remind me of the cast of Outnumbered. I will read on, but in the meantime it's a pleasure to set this on my bookshelf thingy. Best of luck, Robert view book

I wrote 498 days ago

Getting very close, Joe; any time now! Best of luck, and thanks again for all the support you've passed my way. Cheers, Robert. view book

I wrote 524 days ago

Hi Lisa, Very original story: a bit frightening though, with all those killings going on in England. She's very busy for a hit-woman. I enjoyed the totally different slant and the female protagonist. A good read. Best of luck. Robert view book

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