Colin Rock


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Colin Rock has written for Radio, Theatre, Television and Film, as well has writing adult and children's fiction, non-fiction and music.

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Songs for Joss: part three 2001-current    by Colin Rock
Price: $2.99 USD. 7680 words. Published by Colin Rock  on December 8, 2011. .

He crawled from the undergrowth on that Valentine's Day in 1981 with a song, a poem, and a desperate hunger. It took until 2007 to convince her. This is the story of a couple of ageing baby boomers trotting through life together. 'Very funny and at times quite inspiring. It might even be one of the great love stories of our time.' TW.
Songs for Joss: part two 1991-2000    by Colin Rock
Price: $2.99 USD. 8160 words. Published by Colin Rock  on November 29, 2011. .

The ongoing musical story of two ageing baby-boomers as they trot through life. It started in 1981 when he crawled to her door with a Valentine's Day poem and a song. He's still doing it! They've had a few adventures but mostly have just survived in this tough old world. Quite a triumph in itself. 31 years together, with a song, a poem and a story for each year.
Songs for Joss: part one 1981-1990    by Colin Rock
Price: Free! 8340 words. Published by Colin Rock  on November 24, 2011. .

He crawled from the undergrowth on that Valentine's Day in 1981 with a song, a poem, and a desperate hunger. It took until 2007 to convince her. This is the story of a couple of ageing baby boomers trotting through life together. 'Very funny and at times quite inspiring. It might even be one of the great love stories of our time.' TW.
Tear Drop    by Colin Rock
Price: $0.99 USD. 12140 words. Published by Colin Rock  on November 8, 2011. .

Juvenile: short fiction Sam can't help it if he's a brilliant hacker and is the only guy able to stop toxic waste pirates from hijacking the submersible 'Tear Drop' to dump stuff in Antarctica. The world is pretty lucky they've got him, he reckons.
I didn't like Melbourne and then I did    by Colin Rock
Price: $0.99 USD. 12560 words. Published by Colin Rock  on November 6, 2011. .

Juvenile fiction: 12,000 words Tommy and his mother have been on the run for most of his life. It's time to move again, but he likes it here, he likes his new friends, and he especially likes Gina. A smart guy with a plan and a bit of rat poison could lure the enemy in and end this once and for all.
Stamping Ground    by Colin Rock
Price: $0.99 USD. 53000 words. Published by Colin Rock  on March 16, 2010. .

Philip has invented a space probe to fly up through the ozone hole. Trouble is he needs a cat as passenger and, amazingly, none of his selfish mates will help him out. Meanwhile Zane's bossy sister, Susy, is very concerned that old Rosie, owner of the local junk shop, is being evicted. To raise money she decides to hold a spectacular event. Zane and his horrid friends must help her cause! But the

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The Keepers of Dinosaur Reef    by Colin Rock 
Price: $0.99 USD. 44280 words. Published on February 1, 2012. Fiction.

Zane can handle his weird sister; he can even handle his sworn enemies, Spike and Martin Bone, but when real trouble comes to town, Zane and the guys have to dig deep and bend a few rules. Dinosaur reef is THEIR patch and will be defended at any cost...even if it means a night safari into the Zoo, mixing it with animal smugglers, or investigating the mysterious boat in the tidal creek.
Jelly Game    by Colin Rock 
Price: $0.99 USD. 70250 words. Published on November 10, 2011. Fiction.

The team from 'PrimeLine' TV have pretty well sewn up the 'jelly game', that dubious area of journalism featuring Elvis, aliens and sex scandals, but they're made for better stuff. They get the opportunity with an International Antarctica ecology conference. Survival calls for subterfuge, deviousness, cunning and courage. A bit of luck might come in handy, too.
Mr Plug's Miscellany    by Colin Rock 
Price: $0.99 USD. 23290 words. Published on November 8, 2011. Nonfiction.

When a boy, Plug was told that life consisted of the search for meaning and purpose. Unfortunately he misheard. It took him many years to find a moaning porpoise, and in truth he was a little disappointed with it. Plug shares 300 of his thoughts, observations, disappointments and whimsies. Internet connection is required to access the songs and videos embedded in this book.

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