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Gareth James Brookes
"Smoke, drink, eat cake and Funk"

I wrote this for myself. I wrote it to have fun and with a hope that maybe it would make other people smile. It seems it might have. I wrote it to keep myself sane and focussed during the pandemic - to live in another world. And had it published. I thoroughly enjoyed the process. Naughty but nice fu...

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Tasha Lewis

Congratulations!

Karen "Kay" Ross

That's really cool that you made it for yourself, and published it for others to read. Plus, what a great cover! How are you feeling now that it's done? Are you on to the next book, or do you feel like this book did the job?

Debbie Elicksen

Awesome. YOU are the best person to write for. If we don't write for ourselves -- which means content we can get excited about, then why would we write?

Gareth James Brookes

Thanks to you all. Writing the novel was a huge learning curve, after writing TV scripts. Mistakes were made but they have determined me to push on hard with the next novel in the series. There is is a real satisfaction in completing it.

Phil Bridge

Gotta love a bit of funky, naughty noir! Bravo Gareth James Brookes

Gareth James Brookes
Persevere. Finally To Be Broadcast

They say it's more about perspiration than inspiration, and this I can vouch for. And because of the belief in me by a wonderful production company, a series I wrote for them will premiere on Roku TV this March 26. [US, UK & Canada. Worldwide July. More details if anyone is interested in Variety Feb...

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Gertrude Appiah

Wow! I'm so motivated. Congratulations

Gareth James Brookes

My sincere thanks:) And all power and success to you. As for me it's now - repeat - persevere again.

Debbie Elicksen

Perseverance is the only constant in every project that gets off the ground. I am so happy for you.

Melissa Newman

Congratulations! I will watch for this on Roku. I get it - nothing makes me more determined than hearing, “no.”

Gareth James Brookes

Thank you Debbie, thank you Melissa, it's much appreciated. It was perseverance from all concerned with the production. https://variety.com/2022/tv/asia/roku-picks-up-the-pact-sci-fi-adventure......

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