<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lone Dining Publishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quirky Tales for Unique Minds]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:22:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[LDS: A three volume shovel: Chapter 8: Arthur Visits the LDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapter 8, read, I have to say in a poor manner, but I did my best. I realise listening back to myself, how much I need elecution lessons, or perhaps I will just become a mute, like the Clown character in the new book I am writing: The Clown: The Deadly Grins. And perhaps I will just point at things that I need or want. So below is the video and also the text. Warning it does contain quite graphic descriptions of violence towards vegetables and pies. The address written in pencil on the...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/lds-a-three-volume-shovel-chapter-8-arthur-visits-the-lds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ac1cd4e12adafbf7c682b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:20:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_b8494b3fb75142d4ba4ed725f61d6280~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LDS: Chapter 0: In The Beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[And (spoiler alert), the last page... Charles and The White Witch, as imagined by a machine with a prosthetic intelligence. (It's not how I imagine them). GET A PHYSICAL COPY! or e-book: Before there was Chapter One there was in the beginning: Chapter Zero. If you didn't understand the funny accented voice of myself reading it, or you'd prefer to read it yourself adding in your own funny voices, then keep reading. ‘Tell me of your pain Charles.’ said the White Witch gently. Tears streamed...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/lds-chapter-0-in-the-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a82c3e0f59f6f7f106756e6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:43:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_198a7bad274745eab732a1eecc5e99ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lone Dining Society: A three volume shovel - CHAPTER ONE: Restraint and Persecution]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, I thought I'd do a little reading from the new book, even though I do cringe a little when I hear myself. I really need some elecution lessons... So, if you can understand it or endure my questionable perfomance: enjoy. Chapter One: Restraint &#38; Persecution We always used to joke about how certain dishes were highly undesirable or foolish to attempt eating during a first date. Spaghetti, well for non-Italiens, for example. Clumsy attempts at trying to place mouthfuls of devilishly...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/the-lone-dining-society-a-three-volume-shovel-chapter-one-restraint-and-persecution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c735960971ea08f90ac8d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/f15b8f_9aed791715d64f4083d2a4383ca5e60d/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Clown: The Deadly Grins]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the huge success of my first novel "The Lone Dining Society: A three volume shovel", I was inspired to already start work on the next book. And I thought as a special treat to myself I would read the first part to you. So I made a little video. Still, it is quite possible that you don't understand my English with it's tinges of Black Country and bad pronunciation hindering comprehension. So I've, at great pleasure to myself, typed out my handwritten scrawls for you to read. I wrote the...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/the-clown-the-deadly-grins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c69ae28fffd9a048c97d0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:26:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_1d68377632b949bcb6d407f9fe350d85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cycle of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The symbol of the Kristian faith and also the Islander flag in the fantasy parallel world of our own. The circle has always been a powerful symbol in our world, with its connotations of the eternal and also of it‘s binding quality, for good or bad. And the invention of the wheel was a huge step forward for the human race, enabling us to race at ever more blinding speeds across our rounded globe in a circular (almost) orbit around that great flaming ball of gas that is the terror of every...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/the-cycle-of-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a53690f8c285330a2ce2fa5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:02:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_a7005cc76a354635ab29e8b2e3f4ed5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_649,h_649,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lone Dining Society: a three volume shovel]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my first book. This is also the first blog post that wasn‘t created by A.I. (on this new website) - yet I hasten to add, for any sceptics that the book was completely written by a human being: myself, and mostly written by hand into several lovely bound notebooks with a pencil. This brought it‘s own challenges, as I found when transferring my scribbles to digital form, I sometimes could hardly read my own writing. It‘s quite a long book, running at 524 or so pages (depending on the...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/the-lone-dining-society-a-three-volume-shovel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df225d8bf212de570907b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:18:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_45601c8c15504a43a28dc50db7cf2a90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_991,h_991,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current Issues Blended with Fantasy: A Unique Reading Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where reality often feels overwhelming, literature offers a refuge. Fantasy novels, in particular, provide an escape into realms where the impossible becomes possible. However, the most captivating stories are those that intertwine current issues with fantastical elements. This blend not only entertains but also prompts readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them. The Allure of Fantasy Fantasy literature has a unique charm. It allows readers to explore worlds...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/current-issues-blended-with-fantasy-a-unique-reading-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d6480faba6cee57d8c81d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:25:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_05b9061840d142dd8e9859d48276d5b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embrace the Quirk: Comedy Fantasy Books to Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where reality often feels heavy and burdensome, comedy fantasy books offer a delightful escape. These stories blend the whimsical with the absurd, creating a unique genre that invites readers to laugh while exploring fantastical realms. If you’re looking to lighten your reading list, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ll dive into some of the most entertaining comedy fantasy books that will tickle your funny bone and ignite your imagination. What Makes Comedy Fantasy Unique?...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/embrace-the-quirk-comedy-fantasy-books-to-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d647dc46da0aa0d46c7b5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_8b0f538aa2544cbfb9e1fb649a6e3326~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diving into Dark Humor: Exploring Quirky Fantasy Novels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fantasy novels often whisk readers away to enchanting realms filled with magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests. However, a unique subgenre has emerged that combines the fantastical with the absurdly humorous, often tinged with a touch of darkness. This blog post will explore the world of quirky fantasy novels that embrace dark humor, showcasing how these stories challenge conventions and provide a refreshing twist on traditional narratives. What is Dark Humor in Fantasy? Dark humor is a...]]></description><link>https://www.lonediningpublishing.com/post/diving-into-dark-humor-exploring-quirky-fantasy-novels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d6476faba6cee57d8c7f9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:25:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f15b8f_12d260edeea345efb54ccdba582f020d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ian Chapman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>