#THsGh Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'm delighted to announce my book is now available to purchase on Amazon in both paperback and kindle editions. This is what has taking over my life for the last 2 years.... How would you celebrate a significant birthday? Host a massive party? Travel abroad on a luxurious holiday? Cross something off your bucket list? Well how about something a bit different, like marking your 50th birthday by incorporating your favourite hobby with a common thread over the previous five decades. In 2015 Shaun Smith set upon his first of many trips from Tyneside to Scotland, visiting the clubs which have won the prestigious Scottish Junior Cup during his lifetime, a trophy which has been contested for since 1887 and is affectionately known as “The Holy Grail of Scottish football” The author reviews the history of each club, exploring the old pit villages, satellite towns and industrial areas from where they are based. The book look at his matchday ritual, OCD collecting, his musical passion and is semi-autobiographical, with links to his past as a long suffering Newcastle United fan. So follow Shaun’s progress of visiting 22 grounds in 22 months as he heads north of the border from the Toon to the Joons on the trail of the Scottish Holy Grail. Please buy it ... ;-) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1542978165/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487360126&sr=1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falside Jag Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I hope you're well Shaun. It's great to see your book finally published. I'm looking forward to reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bluebells Are Blue Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Just purchased the book on Amazon! Looking forward to a good read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilsythCoyle Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Kilbirnie v Kilsyth Rangers front and rear covers Looks like a great read. look forward to getting mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Eating into my sweetie money for the rest of the month but what the hell - Purchased! Looking forward to a good addition to the Junior fitba literary canon here. Best of luck with it, hope it sells well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#THsGh Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 14:04, Shanner said: Thanks for the orders. Please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bluebells Are Blue Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 minute ago, #THsGh said: Thanks for the orders. Please keep them coming. My copy arrived from Amazon today (Aye,on a Sunday!). Had a quick flick through it,& will enjoy a proper read later.Congratulations on your publication,& hope it sells well for you! Every junior fan should get a copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#THsGh Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 You must be the first person in the world to own it. I haven't even got mine yet. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Talbot Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ordered - via my wife's account. I'm sure she will be delighted when she gets the confirmation e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrellburn Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'll be ordering a copy, it will find a place on my bookshelf alongside "The Thistle and the Grail" by Robin Jenkins, the story of an obscure junior club who rise up from nowhere to win the Scottish cup. Inspired by Rob Roy perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 11 hours ago, garrellburn said: I'll be ordering a copy, it will find a place on my bookshelf alongside "The Thistle and the Grail" by Robin Jenkins, the story of an obscure junior club who rise up from nowhere to win the Scottish cup. Inspired by Rob Roy perhaps? Didn't know about this one. Will be getting it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrellburn Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 11 hours ago, Shanner said: Didn't know about this one. Will be getting it as well. Its fiction of course, just like Rob Roys' chances, but Robin Jenkins is a well known author and it is a good read. No idea if it is still in print but you might find a secondhand copy on fleabay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 8 hours ago, garrellburn said: Its fiction of course, just like Rob Roys' chances, but Robin Jenkins is a well known author and it is a good read. No idea if it is still in print but you might find a secondhand copy on fleabay. got it for £2.81 on Amazon. Quite looking forward to this one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Talbot Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 You certainly chose a god day to visit Beechwood Park, Auchinleck Obviously that was the first chapter I read - and I read a couple more too. Looking forward to finishing it over the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#THsGh Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 If you like it please give it a 5 star review on Amazon, if you don't say nowt! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeKRR1878 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Its fiction of course, just like Rob Roys' chances, but Robin Jenkins is a well known author and it is a good read. No idea if it is still in print but you might find a secondhand copy on fleabay. When you equal our 3 to your 2 let us know [emoji6] lolSeems like a great read! I'll be ordering that definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrellburn Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Got my copy in this afternoon, just had a quick skim through it so far. Looks interesting and will enjoy reading it at my leisure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelangonline Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Got mine today. Went straight to the Camby section lol. I even got a mention lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#THsGh Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks again for the badges. That was a fab day...I was mortal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 About half way through it and enjoying it. For the life of me Ill never understand the Wetherspoons thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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