Michael Cargill

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Bits of Cargill – all my hilarity, in one book!

Yeeees!  I’ve finally done it, what everyone has been wanting me to do for so long now!  A vasectomy!  Er, I mean, erm, I finally published all my funniest articles as a book.

Here, check out the blurby bit:

Michael Cargill has established himself as the world’s leading authority on all things sarcastic, irreverent, and nonsensical. He first appeared in 2012 with a satirical news item about a stray car tyre causing chaos on the streets of Cambridge and since then his efforts have brought forth hundreds of hilarious observations and witticisms about the world we inhabit.

From Justin Bieber’s diary, to Vladimir Putin reviewing a glass of Coke, to Steve Jobs and Princess Diana speaking from heaven, and living proof that vegetarians are the real hunters, this isn’t something anyone should miss out on.

Phew, I’m exhausted.  If you’re already a blog subscriber, then feel free to make use of the Smashwords code below to download a free copy.  Likewise, if you’re a book reviewer of some sort, then feel free to use the code as well.  Any streakers that are planning on running naked in front of the cameras at the Olympics, feel free to use the code in exchange for writing the book title across your bum cheeks.

Kindle owners can buy it on Amazon UK and Amazon US.  Nook owners, Sony ereader owners, and PDF fans, can get it at Smashwords

The Smashwords code for a free version is – WB24B

Underneath – my debut novel! Free for reviewers, blog subscribers and NHS employees

Phew!  After what seems like an eternity, my latest book is finally published!  Yes!  This is actually my very first novel, but the fifth book overall that I have written.  The synposis is thus:

Look at the person sitting just across from you. It doesn’t matter whether they’re a loved one, a friend, or a complete stranger.

Now look at their face. Are they happy? Are they sad? Or are they angry? Can you even tell?

How well do you actually know the people closest to you?

Have you ever seen the real person that lies just underneath what you see…?

Thriller fans will be utterly thrilled, as it is a thriller story.  If you are already a follower of this blog, then you get a free copy ‘cos you are special.  If you are a reviewer of some kind, please help yourself to a free copy and do a giveaway of 10 copies if you so wish.  Lastly, but most importantly, if you work for the British NHS (nurses, doctors, surgeons, support staff, etc.), you are also entitled to a free copy.  Although I believe in the spirit of the NHS, the current UK government seems to be doing its level best to destroy it, so this is my way of trying to give something back and showing some support.  Use the coupon code below to download the book, and feel free to share it around.

Thanks are owed to the lovely Chez Sasha for stuff about French people, and also to country girl Julie Rainey, comma chameleon Terry Tyler, book mentalist OCD Reader, Malibu advocate Melanie Cusick-Jones, and the blogless John Taylor for their immense help during the tortuous proof-reading stage.

Thanks also to the moderators of various groups over on Goodreads.

Recently these people have tagged me on their blogs – JR BarkerKaren Payze and Raebeth McGee

The book is available from Amazon US and Amazon UK to buy.  Those wanting to get their mits on their free copy can get it from Smashwords, using the coupon code below.

Code for a free ‘un – GQ36H

Cover for book Underneath

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