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The 2nd Grinners Little Book of Fake News

7th July 2019

THE 2ND GRINNERS LITTLE BOOK OF FAKE NEWS

The 2nd collection of humorous satirical articles written about the Trump administration and published on the satirical news websites ‘The Flake News’ and ‘Tornwires’

This collection of 50 articles published between October 2018 and March 2019 is funny, thought provoking and stinging in it’s oblique criticism of Donald Trump and the clowns that surround him.

Includes Bonus Articles published on the UK website ‘The News Dump’

The Grinners Little Book of Fake News

7th July 2019

THE GRINNERS LITTLE BOOK OF FAKE NEWS

A collection of humorous satirical articles written about the Trump administration and published on the satirical news websites ‘The Flake News’ and ‘Tornwires’

This collection of 50 articles published between August and October 2018 is funny, thought provoking and stinging in it’s oblique criticism of Donald Trump and the clowns that surround him.

Letters From Llanaber 2

7th July 2019

MORE LETTERS FROM LLANABER: Global politics seen through life in this strange tiny village in West Wales

A COLLECTION OF THE SECOND 50 NEWSLETTERS WRITTEN BY THE LLANABER PARISH FOREIGN SECRETARY

FOR THE UNINITIATED – AN INTRODUCTION TO LLANABER: Llanaber is a tiny village by the seaside in West Wales with its own micro-climate (perpetual fog), village attractions (a variety of small shops set around a massive sink hole in the high street), neighbouring villages (Druidellau, Spanibont, Rufflotia,Sadli Bakwardia, Chicken and Bogbourne) and political shenanigans worthy of Capitol Hill itself.

Llanaber is a microcosm of the US. What happens in the US affects Llanaber, especially as the mad old bat that runs the parish council, Mrs. Dorothy ‘Binky’ Trim, will plagiarize even the craziest Trump idea if she thinks she can benefit from it.

Village life is documented in the village ‘newsletter’ written by the parish council’s Foreign Secretary and Anti-Corruption & Nepotism Tsar, David Smith. The characters and events in the village may seem bizarre beyond belief but take a closer look. Are they really that different to what’s happening in ‘the real world?’

Letters From Llanaber: A Collection of the First 50 Newsletters

7th July 2019

Llanaber is a microcosm of the US. As with Lorenz’ ‘butterfly effect’ what happens in the US effects Llanaber, especially as the mad old bat that runs the parish council, Mrs. Dorothy ‘Binky’ Trim, will plagiarize even the craziest Trump idea. Village life is documented in the village ‘letter’ written by the parish council’s Foreign Secretary, David Smith. The characters and events in the village may seem bizarre beyond belief but take a closer look. Are they really that different to what’s happening in ‘the real world?’

JAM: Just About Managing

1st April 2018

JAM: Just About Managing

Money doesn’t trickle down, crap does. Ross knows this more than most.

As a Regional Director for an asset stripping hospitality giant, a large amount of it keeps landing on his head.

It’s a daily fight for survival for Ross, a humble middle manager in the cruel, de-humanising and unforgiving corporate world.

Another Bad Gig

3rd September 2015

‘Another Bad Gig’ is the sequel to ‘One Bad Gig’. Another comedy drama following the hilarious ups and downs of an incident prone hapless gigging musician.

Will Pete’s Karaoke based pop band win ‘band to band combat’ and tour the world on luxury liners finding love and adventure – No chance!

But we’ll have a few good laughs at his expense as he once again staggers from one disaster to another trying.

It’s a year later and our hapless hero Pete causes a riot in a Carribean club, a pensioner punch up when he fluffs up calling the bingo numbers, then gets himself hypnotized by accident. On the plus side he’s invited to audition for a cruise ship residency which could change his fortunes.

Along the way, though, more trouble follows in the form of a fracas with security guards, a scrap with his agent, a run in with his arch rival, and eventually a mystery man trying to bump him off.

His guardian angels this time include the beautiful Jo. Will romance blossom for Pete? Well…..
Another Bad Gig – Sequel to “One Bad Gig” – join Pete Belcher again for yet more hilarious episodes in our loveable rogue’s incident prone life.

N.B. Contains language used by loveable rogues!

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One Bad Gig

2nd September 2015

‘One Bad Gig’ is a comedy drama following the hilarious ups and downs of an incident prone hapless gigging musician.

Pete Belcher is an incident prone hapless semi-pro musician on the bottom rung of the gigging circuit. After his disastrous performance at a wedding he winds up sacked once again.

He resolves to start his own band and is convinced that using karaoke backing tracks instead of musicians will finally lead him to his rightful pot of gold. He advertises for a lead singer and auditions the sweet Carol and the sour Simon, and hires them both.

Pete needs some of that gold up front to get the band going so he approaches his bank for a loan and manages to narrowly escape a serious brush with the law whilst acquiring the much needed funds.

He also needs new wheels for the band & their events, which should be straightforward enough, yet he finds himself grappling with a stunt driving nun before he gets his hands on the keys to his shiny new van.

His hitherto unheard of bulging wallet & roadworthy vehicle get him in to deep water with the local DHSS snoop, his personal stalker with an axe to grind, the delightless Brenda.

Against all the odds, the band make it to their first gig, which turns out to be in a very unusual & unwelcoming venue. They breathe a sigh of relief when they finally escape, not realising they’re not the only ones and that their debut night has only just begun…….

Join Pete Belcher, our loveable rogue, as he stumbles from one hilarious disaster in his life to another, before coming up trumps in the end.

N.B. Contains language used by loveable rogues!

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About Me

I’m lucky to write from our idyllic coastal home overlooking Cardigan Bay in beautiful West Wales, where I live with my wife and best friend Ally.

I’ve written twelve books so far and over 100 of my short stories have been published in various anthologies, magazines, and on literary websites.

My books are always easily accessible and I believe nothing beats a cracking good story full of surprises rather than literary references.

I hope you enjoy my books and if you have any comments or questions, please get in touch I’d love to hear from you. Please contact me at davidsmith2468@gmail.com

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