Published Works

Available on Amazon, Paperback or Kindle Version.

Link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1548896446/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500073463&sr=8-1&keywords=tales+of+the+unaccepted

About the Author

Neville Raper invented You Tube, has swum the channel twice and is a habitual liar.

He lives in Yorkshire, where just like the locals, he says what he likes and likes what he says.

Broadcaster, Author, blogger, Neville is an occasional stand-up, and regular sit down.

Message from the Author.

Hi, thank you for buying this book unless you stole it, then shame on you.

Seriously, I hope you enjoy the stories within. A lot of people ask where I get the ideas from so I’ve taken the liberty of sharing the inspiration of each one. I hope that this may inspire you to write your own.

I’d like to say that this has been a long hard road to get to this point, but honestly, it hasn’t. I find writing a pleasure and having my work read a joy.

My ultimate goal is to write something that I would like to read and by doing so, hopefully, something you will enjoy reading as well.

So sit back, dim the lights, but not so much that you can’t read, and come with me on a journey.

These are all stories of ‘what if.' for isn’t that what life is all about?

Yours Forever

Neville

Review for Tales of the Unaccepted

5.0 out of 5 starsA very enyoyable read

ByJim Purtill

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It was a pleasure to read this book. Neville Raper is clearly a genuinely funny man. His engaging and self-deprecating sense of humour runs through these stories, but this is a lot more than just a funny book. Some of these stories explore the dark side of life and have a powerful sting in the tail (and tale).
This is not run-of-the-mill fiction. It is different, quirky and original.
I enjoy Neville’s easy style. He says that he enjoys writing and it shows. He has a real way with words. He uses excellent imagery in these pages and reveals himself as an astute observer of mankind.
I look forward to reading more of the work of this very promising writer.

Top customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsTreat yourself to this thoroughly enjoyable short-story book!

Byanniepan

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Nice easy to read style, 99% of the time totally failing to foretell the twist at the end (not an easy thing to do, creating an unexpected twist! - well done, Nev!) Each tale different to those before or after – it would seem that Neville Raper has the gift of being able to turn a single phrase, an overheard sentence, into a short un-put-down-able story!
No ifs, no buts, a highly recommendable book – and already I’m ticking off the weeks until the next one appears!

5.0 out of 5 starsGot your second book today and I love it I love your creativity with words and where ...

Bysinead egerton

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Got your second book today and I love it I love your creativity with words and where it takes your mind well done. Excellent author I'd recommend to anyone to read his books very entertaining

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5.0 out of 5 starsComedy and Poetry, great book !!

ByT Southworth

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Completely different to his last novel. This to me shows the authors diversity of writing skill. This a book of half poetry half comedy, laugh out loud and heart breakingly sad at the same time.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thoughts-Chairman-Anyhow-Neville-Raper/dp/197801077X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524070083&sr=8-2&keywords=the+thoughts+of+chairman+anyhow

Flash poetry doesn't have to be about rhyme, but, given its sparseness and economy of words it should try to be metophorical in its design. Don't try to tell, just show an emotion or a brief snapshot in time.

gold

I watch the gymnastic leaf
tumble, topple and flip in the gutter
when it's done, it lays exhausted

Perhaps waiting for its gold medal.

tick tock

My heart is a clock
It ticks away my
routine heart
Humdrum drum drum
drum

crucifix

I live in the gaps
caused by my losses
The cracks in my life
Hide all my crosses

Torch

I could read in the dark
From the light in your
eyes

Have a go !!! xxx