Steven Preece Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi guys, I'm Steven Preece, I'm an internationally published author of two autobiographies. These are "Amongst The Marines" and "Always A Marine". Quite rec ently I completed a Crime, Action Adventure Novel called "Wasted Resource". I'm a former Royal Marine Commando (7 1/2 years service. Leaving the Marines in 1990. I've been training in Ninjutsu for 10 years now and am graded a 3rd Dan Blackbelt. I like keeping myself fit in the gym and also play tabletennis in the local town leagues. I work for a large corporate Bank as an IT Project Manager; and I live in Hartlepool in Teesside. Best Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby.giraffe Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi! Great introduction. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnbirduk Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) I agree a great introduction, what an interesting life you have. Your Novel sounds my type of novel has it been published? Welcome to the Forum Edited September 6, 2011 by dawnbirduk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Preece Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) I agree a great introduction, what an interesting life you have. Your Novel sounds my type of novel has it been published? Welcome to the Forum Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome. Yes. All my books have been published. This is the synopsis of my recent Crime, action, adventure novel. Four former soldiers, who are brought together by fate, realise their military skills have become a wasted resource. They form as a team, utilising their specialist skills to steal a vast sum of money, previously recovered by the police and guarded by the RAF Regiment. The task is initially deemed impossible, but a stroke of luck changes this. Two illegal immigrants on the run from their own country, enter the UK via the Channel Tunnel. They plan the same heist without knowledge of the other team, carrying out a raid on one of two heavily guarded security vans. The money is stolen, leaving one group empty handed and pursuing the other; resulting in kidnapping, torture and death. Eventually, the captors are led to a hidden weapons cache in Northern Ireland, where the money is stashed. Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant Dave Watson is assigned by the police as lead investigator and highlights the likelihood that the robbers have military skills and backgrounds. CCTV film footage is acquired from the channel tunnel and motorway cameras and is scrutinized, identifying the team and also two Kurds as known hardened criminals. Meanwhile, M.I.6 express an interest in recruiting the former soldiers, wanting to setup a covert operations group and cover up their part in the robbery. However, changed plans alter this course and the team are double-crossed, leaving them to attempt to getaway! Steve Edited September 7, 2011 by Steven Preece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Preece Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Hi guys: I will be making one or two copies of my latest book available for review. so, that will be a pleasure for me. Best Regards Steve Edited September 7, 2011 by Steven Preece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleW Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Welcome to the forum, Steve. That novel sounds interesting. I'm training Karate since 4 years but only have the 6th kyu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Preece Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Welcome to the forum, Steve. That novel sounds interesting. I'm training Karate since 4 years but only have the 6th kyu. My first two books were autobiographies. The first one is not for the feint hearted, but that's the way it was in those days. The second one starts where the first one finishes and even explains why I wrote the first one. I wrote the novel after these and being honest I thoroughly enjoyed writing it. I never planned any of it, I just wrote it from my subconscious and was pleased with the result. It did take a long time to complete though. Some book reviewers have reflected that it would a great movie, but I guess that's every author's dream. Also: Karate is a great Martial Art. Your grade is fine, I guess its all about making the effort and enjoying your training too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleW Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 If you are told that your novel is that good, write on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 hiya Steven....welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Preece Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) hiya Steven....welcome Hi, and thanks for the welcome. I have had good reviews about my latest book, but will wait for my response from the moderators to see how much information I can share with you. I have lived an interesting life over the years and did have a heck of a story to share with people in my autobiographies. The novel has a purpose too, and I also want to get BCF to review this. Which I have requested. Best Regards Steve Edited September 8, 2011 by Steven Preece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hello Steve and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Preece Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hello Steve and welcome to the forum! Hi Frankie. Thank you. Kindest Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Preece Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 My first book was a little shocking, to say the least, but that's the way it was in the 80's for me. My second book concluded my story and explained my journey in life that took me away from the beligerant mentality I developed in the Marines. Here's 2 articles about me. I used a pen name but after my eldest brothers died I no longer cared about this. This one is a 4 page interview in the Journal: http://www.journallive.co.uk/lifestyle-news/newcastle-features/2011/06/22/interview-with-former-royal-marine-alan-price-61634-28918298/ And this one was my local paper: http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/business/former_marine_pens_third_book_1_3539477 Cheers Steve AKA: Alan Price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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