First Draft is a time to swim back up to the surface and take a breather. The hard yards are done, the plot is written, the characters have been committed to their acts. Great. Pat yourself on the back, have […]
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Nothing says New Book like a Cover
Tedrick Gritswell Gets Crabby got its first draft completed, so that’s something to celebrate, but what better way to keep the book rolling than to get cracking on the cover? I had three main designs going into this, one involving […]
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What’s the Matter, Tedrick? Getting Crabby?
With Caspar’s demise, you’d think that Tedrick could take a well earned rest on some soft sand and munch on a cockle or two but, no, that’s not about to happen, not when there’s a call from Barnes to investigate […]
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Dark Secrets Are No Match For An Octopus
Tedrick has a knack for getting himself into dark, squishy crevices, but isn’t that typical of our cephalopod friends? Only the waters he’s crawling into are deadlier than a reef full of eels. Tedrick Gritswell Makes Waves is the second […]
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Draw Yourself an Octopus – Octonation
Just when you thought the internet couldn’t get any cooler, a block of ice falls into your glass with a satisfying clink. Octonation, a group dedicated to education and research of our eight legged friends, have their tentacles around over […]
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Give it away now!
I’ve a very exciting announcement for all you lovers of the underwater realm, and especially you cephalopod enthusiasts (I’m looking at you, Octonation!). For the month of November, 2021, you can snag yourself Tedrick Gritswell of Borobo Reef to read […]
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Release the Kraken!
Watch out! Your favourite octopus detective, Tedrick Gritswell, is out, he’s making waves and he’s coming to headphones near you. Larry Gorman has given up his time and vocal talent for your listening pleasure, and now the next installment ‘Tedrick […]
Read moreWhat does the Octopus say?
“I’m Tedrick Gritswell, and I’m made of better stuff!” that’s what! Once more, your favourite octopus has been given a voice. Larry Gorman, that interstellar spud from across the waves, has put his vocals to the grindstone for your listening […]
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Full Facial Octopus Mask
When Book Week rolls around, we try and give it a bit of effort. Joey is really into books and I will do anything I can do to encourage that. Last year was (and still is) into Geronimo Stilton, a […]
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Can you handle *more* octopus?
Tedrick’s audiobook was so much fun! Hearing him come to life, the characters, the narration, it was a real treat, you know? The Findaway experience was smooth from start to end, and the amazing Mister Larry Gorman is a true […]
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