Straining Your Psyche Through the Veil

In this compendium, you will find poems that are not too long, that will encourage you to read and enjoy poetry.

Delightfully entertaining, humorous short stories.

Quirky, innovative and thought-provoking observational prose.

And a set of five pieces of written work that the author – so far – has not been able to, or does not want to classify, for want of a superlative title.

Nigel says, “All of my works mentioned above are helping you to escape from the hell of the modern media world, which you are now, unfortunately, standing in up to and over your head.”

This, Mr. Wilson’s second book, Straining Your Psyche Through the Veil, like his first book, Stories for All the Children of All the Worlds, is yet another perfectly fitting key to the unlocking of the door of escapism.

“With my books, I’m pulling you up and away from out of the modern-day brainwashing swamp of the media.”

“Enter and close the door of escapism behind you by opening my book, and now that you have escaped, lock it, by reading and turning the pages!”

To paraphrase and quote Nigel again:

“The book that is now in your hands is your ticket fully out of here.

And so, it is worth more than every penny.

I hope that this for you is naturally and unnaturally clear,

And doubt that that goes for the many.”

Steelsbridge Angels

Steelsbridge Angels is a gritty, compassionate and community-led story of Gary Minton and his burning ambition to play football as a goalkeeper for his hometown club. This leads him to the ultimate glory in the summer of 1966!

Gary strives hard to become a success! Out of poverty, he influences family and friends and all who he encounters in his life.

This is a comical, tragic, uplifting and inspirational novel all about Gary Minton and his Steelsbridge Angels.

Starnberg Series: Book 2 – You Don’t Own Me

Juliette Simon is married, more or less unhappily, and is the most popular folk/pop singer in the German speaking world. She is Marie and Arabella Cooper-Nyman’s new neighbour, and lives in her purpose-built villa on Lake Starnberg in Bavaria.

She meets and falls in love with one of her backing singers, Jodie Sanchez. Their story is one full of trials and tribulations. Juliette must confront the homophobia rampant in the folk music world. Jodie must decide: her solo career in the USA, or Juliette?

Star in the Shadows

The world thinks that pop superstar Kiara Anderson has it all, but she spends her nights drinking away memories of her childhood and life as a teen runaway. The Jacobs family are desperate to see the girl next door again and discover why she ran away, especially their son, Shane, who blames himself for her disappearance. When Kiara's manager forces her into a reveal-all TV interview, she knows the family she loved more than her own will finally discover the truth. Can she overcome her demons or will the shadows of the past rob her of fame, fortune, and a chance to finally fall in love?

Snow Is Falling

Christmas. A time for families to celebrate together. To be merry and bright.

Emma Snow is reluctant to return to her husband Colin’s family home for Christmas this year, with a seemingly good reason.

Maisie Snow is a perfectionist with high standards and expectations from all of her children; however, she is starting to feel like she is no longer needed.

Ming Pun is nervous about visiting her boyfriend Harris’ family for the first time and brings with her a big secret.

This Christmas turns out to be more unpredictable and unexpected than any of these three women could possibly have imagined.

Silence of Snow

Tommy Lee was born in the mid-’30s on the wrong side of the blanket in a small village in the west of Ireland. He was reared in a convent run by the nuns of the Poor Clare’s till he was eight years of age. He was then fostered to a couple, who, he found, were of intense hatred and deep devotion to all under one roof. Caught up in tragedy, misunderstanding and emigration, he finds himself on the run from the law, all alone in this world. Accused of double murders of his foster parents with no alibi, he jumps the first fishing boat to Cobh. Lying under a night’s fishing catch for eight hours, he then escapes. For the next 20 years, he lives in the shadows…

Shei and Bassam

It is understood that the women in the royal family will not make an effort to welcome Shei.

She is a converted Christian, and she was swept off her feet by their handsome bachelor, Bassam.

She doesn’t dress like them; she is all Prada and Gucci. 

Their abayas hide their Prada and Gucci. Their beauty is seen in their eyes, smiles and kindness.

Shadows in the Rainbow

Mel was happily married, until her husband Terry left her for a new life with someone he had more in common with, or so he thought. Then a tall handsome stranger gave her a most precious gift. She was elated, but she was on the road for a life of struggle, there were also small rewards, her son who had issues, but with help, they would get through it. Thank goodness Mel had a great support network, her female family and friends. Mel had her work cut out for her, but she thought, bring it on.

Safe in the Arms of Love?

We’re back! The third and final (?) book in the Lloyd and Lacey series is done! Prepare to be swept along at breakneck speed as their story continues to evolve.

Your many questions are about to be answered. Questions to which you believe you already know the answers? You might just be shocked and surprised.

Please remember, surprise in a mystery novel is the main element that keeps a reader wanting more. Don’t spoil your surprise by reading ahead – this is the final book – hang on to your hat and wait for it! You can do it!

Enjoy book #3, Safe in the Arms of Love? my dear readers. See you when my next book is published.

Rufus

A young couple up sticks and move to the Highlands in Scotland because of work commitments. There they settle in a desolate cottage and make it their own.

A small kitten, who they named Rufus, enters their life. This leads to an unlikely friendship between Rufus and a robin due to unforeseen circumstances.

A timid cat becomes a hero and a robin joins forces with him to overcome a deadly foe.

Rocking the Spinsterhood

Amelia is 49, fast approaching 50, single, long-term dateless and constantly brooding over a lost love of 25 years ago. She passes the years fantasising over Gary Guzzler, an aging rock star, whom she has loved and idolised since she was a teenager, and who has begun touring again after a long hiatus. She is forever daydreaming about meeting Gary and falling in love.

Laura, Amelia’s friend and total nymphomaniac, wants her to get over her lost love and unhealthy fascination with Gary Guzzler, so suggests she have a go at online dating because it is “cheaper than Botox, liposuction or counselling.” To get her started, Laura treats Amelia to a three-month online dating subscription for her 50^th birthday.

It is only for three months. What could possibly go wrong? Will she meet her dream man, or forever remain within her dreams?

Rivertown

The tragic accidental drowning of Thomas’ younger brother results in the decimation of his family. Thomas’ father, unable to deal with the loss, turns to violence and alcohol, and his mother, as an attempt to extricate herself from the abuse, makes a failed attempt to kill his father, sending her to prison.

Thomas spends the rest of his life attempting to assuage his guilt, as he blames himself for the death of his brother. He seeks peace initially through life in a monastery, subsequently moving to London where he meets Iris, through whom he achieves a partial healing.

The story of Rivertown reflects the meaningful contrast between hardship and prosperity in which the outcome of relative coexistence within such differences may result in an appreciation of natural truth and virtue.