My latest novel is almost ready to go out to the literary world.
I put the first chapter through a writing analyser and it told me that I write like…
…wait for it…
…Lewis Carroll!
Now that is one hell of a compliment! http://iwl.me/s/68a96d20
Here’s a short extract to whet your appetites…
When the Wind Changes
By Tufan Gavaz
Chapter 1
If Eric had known what was about to happen he would have walked straight past the video game shop and headed promptly home. But instead he raced ahead of his mother, weaving past the other shoppers on the busy high street until he reached the red and blue neon lights of Video Blitz.
He pushed his woolly hat up to get a better look and his attention was caught by two muscular characters battling on a television screen in the window. They were twisting and turning with such agility that Eric was instantly mesmerised. He leaned in until his nose was pressed right up against the frosty glass, taking in every single dazzling move.
When his mother eventually caught up with him she sighed. ‘Come on, we need to get home.’
‘Please can I get this game, mum? It’s called Super Kingdom Fighters and it looks amazing!’
‘No dear. We don’t have time.’ She took hold of his hand and gave it a pull but Eric didn’t move. His face was still pressed up against the window.
‘But I want it!’
‘Not now, Eric. The Howards will be arriving soon and I need to get everything ready.’
‘BUT, MUM…!’
At that very moment an icy gust of wind was racing along the high street. It was rustling people’s bags, shooting up ladies’ skirts and sending leaves into recently swept shops. It whisked and whirled towards Eric and he shivered as it blew and blustered around him.
He pulled his scarf together and his mother brushed the hair out of her face before sharply tugging Eric away from Video Blitz.
‘Please, mum,’ he said desperately. ‘It won’t take long and I promise I’ll be good.’
‘NO! And that’s final.’ She peered down at her son and suddenly gasped…
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