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Inspiration
Posted: Sat 17 Jun, 2006 5:56 pm
by Ste Preece
Guys, I'm glad my books have become an inspiration. I wish you well in your quest to become bootnecks. Those years are without doubt some of the best years of your life. They were for me. When I got my green beret I felt 10 feet tall. At the end of basic training, it truly is a great feeling as you march off the parade square for the last time and the Adjutant shouts: "ROYAL MARINES, to your duties, quick march." This is the first time you ever get referred to as a Royal Marine and then its the start of a career with some of the best troops in the world.
Good Luck guys.
Steve
Posted: Sat 17 Jun, 2006 6:04 pm
by Prm
Steve, I know this may be a bit forward, but any chance of a signed copy?
Posted: Sat 17 Jun, 2006 9:58 pm
by batess01
lmao
Re: Inspiration
Posted: Sun 18 Jun, 2006 2:19 am
by daz89
Ste Preece wrote:At the end of basic training, it truly is a great feeling as you march off the parade square for the last time and the Adjutant shouts: "ROYAL MARINES, to your duties, quick march." This is the first time you ever get referred to as a Royal Marine and then its the start of a career with some of the best troops in the world.
Steve, that sounds great. Its another thing that will keep me going.
Posted: Sun 18 Jun, 2006 4:43 pm
by themattmeister
I finished reading it a couple of days ago and I have to say I am disappointed...
Disapointed it had to end so soon. I read it in a few days which I have never done before with any book, and I loved every minute of it.
It made me want to go out and crap in someones handbag and then headbutt her boyfriend.
Only joking it didn't really.
A good insight into the comaradory of the Royal Marines and I'll definitely be buying the sequel.
Thanks for the hours of entertainment Steve.
Posted: Sun 18 Jun, 2006 5:28 pm
by pablo
Didn't you say you were working on a fiction book now, Steve? That'd be an interesting read.
Rich.
Posted: Sun 18 Jun, 2006 5:31 pm
by MrC
Just ordered Amongst the Marines and Always a Marine from Amazon.co.uk..
From the responces in this thread, an elsewhere on the forum i'm hoping for a good read!
Novel
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 9:19 am
by Ste Preece
yes, I am. I'm working on a Novel about ex bootnecks. I've only written about 70 pages so far, but hope to complete it by the end of the year.
Cheers
Steve
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 9:36 am
by rgj-rifleman
Ah what are you thinking of naming the title? Just so we can all look out for it at the end of the year.
Cheers Steve
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 9:50 am
by cruicent
Was kicking myself when I forgot to buy the second book before I left England a few months ago, now Im back its been sold out, but on order and should have it by the end of the week (Unless it comes late, I go on my prmc come back the bookshops closed and I go home the next day...that would suck)
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 11:25 am
by rgj-rifleman
cruicent, says your location is in the desert, are you in the royal marines out in the desert. If so very well done mate. My dream to serve with you lads out there. Cant wait to see my fate.
Sucks you couldnt get that book. You could always order it on amazon.co.uk, im sure they deliver out there
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 12:10 pm
by Prm
Prm wrote:Steve, I know this may be a bit forward, but any chance of a signed copy?
*Ahem* Clears throat.
Brass neck
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 1:16 pm
by Ste Preece
Prm wrote:Prm wrote:Steve, I know this may be a bit forward, but any chance of a signed copy?
*Ahem* Clears throat.
PRM - your tongue in cheek is referred to as someone with a brass neck in the marines. However, I'm a believer that if you don't ask you don't get. Unfortunately, I only received 10 free copies on the release of my book and gave these to family and other ex bootnecks who served with me.
Also: I haven't gave my next book an official title yet, but will let you know when I do.
Many Thanks
Steve
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 2:36 pm
by Oz
What do you think lads special discount for all MFAT members as well as possible name references through out the book with Oz being the main character??? jokes aside i really enjoyed the book and hope to see more titles from you in the future.
Cheers and keep up the good work
Oz
Re: Brass neck
Posted: Mon 19 Jun, 2006 2:58 pm
by mfat_man
Ste Preece wrote:Prm wrote:Prm wrote:Steve, I know this may be a bit forward, but any chance of a signed copy?
*Ahem* Clears throat.
PRM - your tongue in cheek is referred to as someone with a brass neck in the marines. However, I'm a believer that if you don't ask you don't get. Unfortunately, I only received 10 free copies on the release of my book and gave these to family and other ex bootnecks who served with me.
Also: I haven't gave my next book an official title yet, but will let you know when I do.
Many Thanks
Steve
Steve
Here's an idea for you.
As you are writing a fictional book you could draft a couple of chapters and pass onto some members here in confidence, if they like the like of the book you could use this as marketing research to justify an advance from publishers
You might have thought of this but MFAT are happy to help like this if ie helps you in return
John