My Books



THE POLTERGEIST PRINCE OF LONDON

The Remarkable True Story of the Battersea Poltergeist


(Available in paperback or for the Kindle)

Published by The History Press, 2013, 320pp, illus.

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HAUNTED LONDON

Ghosts and legends of London


(Available in paperback or for the Kindle)

Published by The History Press, 2007, 128pp, illus.

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HAUNTED WANDSWORTH

Ghosts and legends of the London Borough of Wandsworth (covers Balham, Battersea, Putney, Tooting & Wandsworth)


(Available in paperback)

Published by The History Press, 2006, 96pp, illus.

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HAUNTED LAMBETH

Ghosts and legends of the London Borough of Lambeth (covers Brixton, Clapham, North Lambeth, Norwood, Stockwell & Streatham)


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Published by The History Press, 2013, 96pp, illus.

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STRANGE MITCHAM

Ghosts, legends and curiosities of Mitcham in Surrey / south London


(Paperback)



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(Kindle)

Published by Shadowtime Publishing, 2nd edition 2011, illus.

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MYSTERIOUS MITCHAM

More ghosts, legends and curiosities of Mitcham in Surrey / south London


(Published online)

Mysterious Mitcham

Online sequel to 'Strange Mitcham'.

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Proofreading

Availability:

I regret that I am currently unable to take on any new clients for proofreading work.

Professional training:

Distinction in 'Basic Proofreading' from the Publishing Training Centre.

Experience and specialist expertise:

I have proofreading experience in a wide range of areas and my past and present clients include Routledge (academic publishers), Prehoc Solutions Ltd, GeoGene, ASSAP (Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena), TEMS (The Travel and Earth Mysteries Society) and the Metropolitan Water Board Railway Society. Since mid-2009 I have been registered with the Taylor and Francis publishing group, proofreading essays for renowned reference works such as the 'Global Institutions Series', the 'Europa World Year Book', the 'Europa Regional Surveys of the World' and the 'Europa World of Learning' (see the link below for further details of these works). Although I am pleased to work in any subject area I have specialist expertise in the areas of psychology, parapsychology and genetic genealogy: for further information regarding my specialist subjects, click here.

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Testimonials:

'One of Jim's most abiding achievements is the flawless proofreading of ASSAP News .... (The editor) might run a competition sometime: "Spot the Error". No need for a prize, as nobody could enter thanks to Jim's eagle eye.' Dr Hugh Pincott, Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena

'I can confidently recommend James as a skilled and reliable writer, editor and proofreader and would have no hesitation in using his services again.' Chris Eglington, Owner, GeoGene

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