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MICHAEL FAULKNER

author | proofreader

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This website provides details of the proofreading and editing services I offer; background on my books The Blue Cabin and Still On The Sound; and hopefully some flavour of island life.

The Blue Cabin is on Islandmore, which as far as we know is the only year-round inhabited island in Strangford Lough which has no causeway – access is boat-only. There is no mains electricity, and apart from Eddie the west highland terrier and a cross-section of the wildlife for which Strangford Lough is justly renowned, Lynn and I are the only inhabitants.

Strangford Lough is the biggest inland sea in the British Isles, a beautiful and inspiring corner of Ireland and an internationally important centre for wildlife. Three-quarters of the European population of pale-bellied brent geese over-winters here, and otters, grey seals, common seals, porpoises and a number of less common bird species, including egrets, are regular visitors at The Blue Cabin.

Having had careers in law, property and furniture, I now divide my time between proofreading and writing at The Blue Cabin. Both my books are about island life and since publication I have given numerous talks and slide presentations on island living in general and Strangford in particular. I contribute to newspapers and magazines and am currently working on a novel. I also offer a proofreading service to publishers and others – details are on the Proofreading page.

My wife Lynn McGregor is a professional artist. Her studio is just a few feet from the water’s edge and many of her semi-abstract landscapes are inspired by her immediate surroundings and informed by the vagaries of island life. Lynn’s work can be seen at www.lynnmcgregor.co.uk.

I hope you find what you are looking for. If not, feel free to drop me an email using the link on the Contact page.

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PROOFREADING AND EDITING SERVICE
I offer a proofreading and light editing service for publishers, non-English speaking students etc:- see Proofreading page

From chapter one
of The Blue Cabin
Michael Faulkner exhibits a natural storytelling gift and a sureness with words, and also with rhythm, on which his phrases and sentences surf and maintain their momentum… The book is a heartwarming read, full of perception and gentle wit. Whether Faulkner’s book is a classic in the making only posterity will judge. In the meantime, it makes the winter more bearable by the page.”

Scotland on Sunday
(for the full text of this review click here)

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