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Two-page spread in the Scottish Sun

February 6, 2018 Phil ChapmanBooks, InterviewsLeave a Comment on Two-page spread in the Scottish Sun
Queen spread - Scottish Sun

Matt Bendoris, of the Scottish Sun, interviewed me about The Dead Straight Guide To Queen last Monday. He wanted a Scottish angle, so I suggested the 1974 riot at Queen’s Stirling University gig. I got a two-page spread in Friday’s…

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Interview with Pete Mitchell

January 18, 2018March 26, 2018 Phil ChapmanArtists, Bands, Books, MusicLeave a Comment on Interview with Pete Mitchell
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Pete Mitchell interviewed me about The Dead Straight Guide To Queen shortly after it was published. We covered some early Queen history, a couple of rare facts and some insights into researching and writing the book. The interview is now…

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The book’s in the shops

December 1, 2017 Phil ChapmanBands, Books, Music, Writing2 Comments on The book’s in the shops

The Dead Straight Guide To Queen has started shipping to shops. It should be available in HMV stores in the UK straight away. I’m still waiting to hear from Red Planet Publishing regarding other outlets. I’ve received my first shipment…

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Queen + Adam Lambert at Manchester

November 27, 2017November 27, 2017 Phil ChapmanBands, Concerts, MusicLeave a Comment on Queen + Adam Lambert at Manchester
Q+AL tickets 2017

My tickets have arrived for the Queen + Adam Lambert Manchester gig. I’m really looking forward to this concert and seeing some old favourites from News of the World performed live. I’ve avoided watching too much on YouTube and other…

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A tale of two vans – proofreading and beyond

November 25, 2017February 13, 2018 Phil ChapmanBands, Books, Music, WritingLeave a Comment on A tale of two vans – proofreading and beyond

Proofreading can only fix so much. In my case, what it didn’t find all starts with a tale of two vans – proofreading can’t help me now… Putting off the inevitable It’s several weeks since the editing and proofreading process…

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Would you like Jam on that?

November 24, 2017 Phil ChapmanBands, Books, MusicLeave a Comment on Would you like Jam on that?
Dead Straight Guide To Queen full cover

Just over a week ago, when The Dead Straight Guide To Queen was released on Amazon, the publishers pointed out to Amazon that they’d listed the book with an incorrect description. Somehow they’d managed to list it with a description…

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First book interviews

November 17, 2017 Phil ChapmanBands, Books, Music, WritingLeave a Comment on First book interviews

I did two interviews with the great Pete Mitchell this morning: on the 40th anniversary of News of the World and The Dead Straight Guide To Queen. There will be a bit more promotional activity over the next few weeks,…

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New Amazon delivery

November 16, 2017November 27, 2017 Phil ChapmanBands, Books, Music, WritingLeave a Comment on New Amazon delivery
Dead Straight Guide To Queen

The book has left the printers and the distributors will be sending it out next week. Meanwhile the print-on-demand version of The Dead Straight Guide To Queen is already available from Amazon. I ordered a copy so I can check…

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Dead Straight Guide To Queen on Amazon!

November 14, 2017 Phil ChapmanArtists, Bands, Music, WritingLeave a Comment on Dead Straight Guide To Queen on Amazon!
Dead Straight Guide To Queen cover

This morning The Dead Straight Guide To Queen was released on Amazon worldwide. It will be available via most major online book retailers and selected high street book chains in the UK. HMV stores will also be stocking it alongside…

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Almost there – we’ve got it covered

October 16, 2017November 27, 2017 Phil ChapmanBands, Music, WritingLeave a Comment on Almost there – we’ve got it covered
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We hit a few delays in the final stages of typesetting the book, due to the number of Red Planet Publications being produced for the Christmas 2017 market. I took advantage of the additional time to revise a few areas…

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