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Giraffmang is a Northern Irish writer who likes to blur the boundaries between genres.
He has achieved an honourable mention in the L.Ron Hubbard 'Writers of the Future' competition in 2015 and again in 2019. In 2016, he also reached the finals of two national competitions in the UK.
A published author in the horror, thriller, and science fiction arenas, he is working on his first full length Science-fiction novel.
He also holds a degree in Modern & Contemporary History, as well as awards in creative writing, script writing, Health & Social Care and theology.
Onsite-
2019 - ranked 5th for novels
2018 - ranked 2nd for short works
recognised reviewer status
2017 - author of the year
ranked 3rd for short works
2016 - ranked 3rd for short works
2015 - ranked 5th for short works |
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giraffmang:
Please remember folks, a lot of reviews are largely opinion and do not constitute fact. Take 'advice' with caution.
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 February 6, 2021 at 12:34PM
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| mrsmajor: Thanks, it took me a long time to realize that, but I do know it now!
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February 6, 2021 at 12:41PM
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| Brett Matthew West: It is said the only steadfast rule in writing is rules are made to be broken. G-Man is correct when he says reviews are opinions, and readers are entitled to theirs. They may not be proper, correct, or even close to the writers'. So, they should be taken with a certain grain of salt.
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February 6, 2021 at 3:38PM
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| damommy: What do you think of someone giving a lot rating because they didn't like your background color? Isn't it merit of the writing we're supposed to review?
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February 6, 2021 at 7:42PM
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| giraffmang: If the background colour affects the readability it can make a big difference but maybe not a low rating. If it's just a personal preference, no.
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February 7, 2021 at 3:47AM
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mrsmajor: If there is a problem with the colors used, I do think the reviewer should say that. I don't believe that should be taken into consideration when it comes to rating the piece, unless the work cannot be seen well enough to be read.
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February 8, 2021 at 1:24PM
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| kmoss: So I haven?t been reviewing for a bit, but I just stopped by your profile to see what Sean was up to and I was very disappointed that he?s sitting in the dark somewhere waiting for you to write part five. :(
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April 6, 2021 at 9:47PM
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giraffmang:
"In many ways I'm like a sponge. I absorb everything that is going around and it's a violent world. When I sit down to write, I release it and it trickles out on to a page.
"It's like a psychiatrist's couch. It's the same with readers, it's a great release. When you're scared it tunes the senses, it puts you on edge, makes you more aware and because of that you feel alive, It takes us out of ourselves. It's like a good laugh."
James Herbert, 1987
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January 30, 2021 at 3:17PM
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| Kyishia Reed : I agree, it is such a exhilarating feeling to release your inner thoughts on paper. This is why as authors, we can touch so many lives with using our words.
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February 1, 2021 at 10:28AM
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FanStory wrote to giraffmang:
 Congratulations on earning a Seal of Quality by the committee for The Resolution.
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December 7, 2020 at 9:54AM
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| phill doran: good man - well done...
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December 7, 2020 at 10:28AM
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| Mrs. KT: Congratulations!
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December 7, 2020 at 10:56AM
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Sugarray77: Congratulations on this mile stone!!
Melissa
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December 7, 2020 at 11:59AM
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RGstar: Well done author...fully deserved.
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December 7, 2020 at 6:07PM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
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December 7, 2020 at 8:37PM
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juliaSjames: Congratulations!
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December 7, 2020 at 8:54PM
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FanStory wrote to giraffmang:
Congratulations on earning a Seal of Quality by the committee for The End And The Beginning.
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August 9, 2020 at 5:45PM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
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August 9, 2020 at 8:48PM
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| IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your newest Seal, giraffmang.
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August 9, 2020 at 8:53PM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, G. :))
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August 9, 2020 at 11:04PM
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| kiwigirl2821: Congrats. Well deserved!
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August 9, 2020 at 11:28PM
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| JudyE: Congratulations. That's great news.
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August 10, 2020 at 3:40AM
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| phill doran: well done yourself...
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August 10, 2020 at 7:26AM
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| zanya: Congratulations - zanya
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August 10, 2020 at 7:40AM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, G!
diane
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August 10, 2020 at 8:40PM
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| rama devi: Congrats! Much deserved.
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August 11, 2020 at 10:55AM
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giraffmang:
All hail Ming...
Sad day
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March 9, 2020 at 4:54PM
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| damommy: I've been wondering where you are. Haven't seen you around lately. 8-)
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March 10, 2020 at 1:05PM
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 | The Comma reached "All Time Best" status. | February 24 at 11:56PM
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