I’m That Jamie Bloke. I write, I build, and I don’t sugar coat.
I’ve been a storyteller my whole life. From turning classroom trinkets into epic heroes and villains to chasing the lifelong dream of becoming a published author, I thrive on crafting narratives.
Inspiration is everywhere. In 1999, a solar eclipse became the backdrop for a massive vampire saga set in my hometown of Northampton. But, as with most things, real life intervened—work, personal challenges—and the writing had to wait.
Then came 2020. With the world slowing down, I had the time and the focus I needed. That’s when I penned my first proper book, Loved, Lost, Laughed & Laboured—a semi-autobiographical piece about facing life’s hardships and emerging stronger.
That momentum was unstoppable. I then launched One Epic Year, a multiple-genre episodic anthology series I’d been developing for some time. Getting published was a brutal, self-taught process. I sifted through endless, empty promises of “make $10,000 a month!” schemes. I made mistakes, yes, but I found success.
I am now releasing One Epic Year periodically throughout 2026 on the days to which they relate. This Day-by-Day series is open for ARC copies and to catch up click here.
That’s why I created my own That Jamie Bloke – to provide honest, practical advice and guidance on how to self-publish without the nonsense. Check it out [here].
When I’m not writing, you might spot me (or a fleeting blur of me) in your favourite TV show or movie—I work as a Supporting Artist. I also write enchanting children’s bedtime stories for the YouTube channel Aunty Sadie, a project sparked by a very special young man.
The channel is available now and undergoing an exciting overhaul!
Currently, I’m deep into writing The Phantom Mask, a mystery noir thriller. It’s a terrifyingly enlightening process, watching my writing evolve while simultaneously scaring myself with the dark twists and turns of the plot.
But my transformation isn’t just on the page. I hold a degree in sports studies with a focus on body composition and have been hitting the gym for years. Now, I’m taking my fitness journey to the next level, with the goal of a professional photo-shoot soon. I’ll be documenting all the ups and downs of my writing and fitness journey on my blog and [Instagram], so follow along!
Iron and Ink: How the Gym Saves My Writing (and Vice Versa)
I could start this blog with a laboured, cliché metaphor. Something like, “You don’t just walk up to a 100kg barbell and expect to lift it, so you shouldn’t expect to write a book in a day.” But let’s be honest: that would be rubbish. Instead, I want to talk about how a heavy lifting…
Overcoming Fitness Struggles: My Transformation Journey
So, I’ve set myself a challenge that I’ve mentioned before – to do a fitness photoshoot later in the year. And I’m still very much on the road to it. It started really at the beginning of the year when I really felt bad about the way I looked and my gym really didn’t help.…
The Art of the Teaser: Narrative Openings and ‘The Phantom Mask’
The opening of a book is its most critical component, serving as the gateway to the narrative world. This is why I strategically introduced the beginnings of “The Phantom Mask” in my previous work, utilizing a technique similar to a cinematic end stinger or post-credits scene to bridge the transition between stories. It poses a…
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