Eric Alagan

Writing

An aircraft engineer, logistician, and former corporate executive, Eric Alagan is also a keen observer of people.

Like many self-taught authors, Eric flowed with his muse and wrote thrillers, humour and even non-fiction. His writing gravitated to his passion for history and interest in geopolitics.

Now, he focuses on historical fiction rich in convoluted plots.

Eric’s novels draw from historical facts; myths; legends; and mores of the times. His stories fill with realism and transports the reader to experience life as it was in centuries past.

To give his muse an avenue for expression, Eric uses this blog. He writes flash fiction, haiku and verse in all genres.

He spends a typical day, reading, researching, writing, and revising his manuscripts.

Updated 15 April 2022

Hobbies

He is also an exercise junkie and enjoys his daily walk-a-jogs. He loves road-biking. But after his 90-year-old grandma beat him in a cycling race, he stays away from road-biking.

He wanted to take up sky-diving but Grandma beat him to it too—she already has 84 jumps to her credit including 12 free-falls from 15,000 feet. Grandma is also into rock-climbing, lumber-jacking and scuba-diving.

Eric has decided that he will simply try to out-live her.

 

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What others say – from some good friends and kind souls

Eva Matson blogging as gabrielsfury

Christy Birmingham blogging as Poetic Parfait

Paul Grignon blogging as Paul Grignon

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If you would like to know more about him, click on the links below:

KYM & SUE – He’d the ugliest secretary but the prettiest mechanic work with him.

Silver Earrings & Tattoos – He’d no problems employing gangsters.

The Youngest MRO Engineer – He almost tripped up the Singapore system.

Turkey Shoot – He worked in a high risk environment where people got killed.

Unhappily Ever After – Generous as he tries to be, some “professionals” don’t learn.

The Interview – His first job interview.

On-the-Job Training – Sometimes, the worst is for the best.

Macho Len – You’ve all come across the workplace tough guy.

A Shrewd Businessman – He learns from everyone.

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714 comments

  1. Dear Sir
    As chairwoman of the committee I have the honour to inform you that you have been nominated for the Inspiring Blogger Award.
    Very kind regrds
    Miss Steph

    PS: I see you have been nominated already so as usual, I’m second, (sadly not “to none”)
    Love and hugs xxx

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    1. Dear Sunhine – I mean, Madam Chairwoman, eh..Chairperson(?) Oh, Steph 🙂

      You’ve collected so many awards by your sheer love and generosity. This is well done and I am proud of you.

      Thank you for spoiling me too – you seem to know my weakness.

      Luv and hugz to a dear friend, Eric

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    1. Dear Lauren,

      Congratulations on landing these awards. Without diminishing your well-deserved achievement, I would like to state that I am not surprised.

      There are a handful of beautiful souls in Blogsville and you figure right amongst the top.

      Thank you for thinking of me enough to nominate me for these awards. I accept with all humility and shall post them when I catch some time.

      God bless and all good wishes,
      Eric
      P/s You need to check your spam folder – I think my comments are ending up there 🙁

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      1. Hi Eric,

        Sorry for the delay; it’s been a crazy, busy week and now I’m here, reading your very kind words and am truly humbled. Thank you so much! You made my day even brighter (even though it’s pouring outside)! 🙂 Take your time with the award; I’ve been racing the clock all week and not winning! I will check my spam, thank you; I don’t check the spam often, so this is probably a good reminder…

        Have a wonderful weekend and hugs and blessings to you~
        Lauren 🙂

  3. Eric, I don’t know what happened but I saw two of your comments and marked them as “not spam” and then they disappeared. I’m still new at all this, so please don’t think I have ignored your comments, I certainly appreciate and thank you for all your feedback.

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    1. Thank you Elizabeth. I have a tight schedule and would not be able to do justice. However, if you see anything you like, feel free to reblog with the usual credits. All good wishes, Eric

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  8. Hello sir,thank you for liking my posts 😀
    I am surprised that a writer like you could like my poem,By the way I like your poems
    I wish I could do that,I am still learning, it is my second month in creative writing

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    1. Dear Dolly,

      This is not the first award you have passed onto me and I am ever mindful and thankful for this.

      Your blog is one of the most delightful. I am simply floored by the amount of time and effort you invest in it. It is therefore (sorry to say this) not surprising that you won the very inspiring award. Congratulations and well done.

      Your blogging buddy, Eric 🙂

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    1. Well, congratulations on landing this award. Thank you for thinking of my blog. I appreciate this recognition. All good cheer, Eric
      P/s Please also check your spam folder – I think my comment at your blog went right in there.

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    1. You put a laugh in my being – thanks to Steph, now others are teasing me but all in good fun 🙂

      Congratulations on this award Anil, and thank you for passing it on to me.

      God bless and keep you and yours well, Eric

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    1. Hello Sirenia,

      Well done for having landed this award > you do have a beautiful blog, I meant more than visuals. Your posts are captivating.

      Thank you for passing this one to me. It is always a pleasure to start the morning with a smile 🙂

      Luv and peace, Eric

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      1. Thank you for your words, Eric!
        You were a natural choice when nominating. I find great pleasure visiting your blog 🙂

        Steph is truly a delight, I agree 100% with you in that one 😀

        Wish you a great day, Eric!

        ~ Sirenia ~

  14. Cher monsieur Alagan
    My Engliesh iz verry bad, so pleese excusez moi four all the erreurs I am writink.heer. I caame to tel you zat you have ben nomitatted for the très beau prix ze Beautiful blog awaard. Les détails arre heer:http://wp.me/p1ZC80-KP
    I hoop you laik it.
    Amour et un grand bisou

    Stéphanie xxx

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    1. Was ist das?
      Ein anderer Preis? Danke so viel mein lieber Freund.
      Am besten Wünsche,
      The universal studio man, Eric
      (P/s Now I am getting silly…)

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      1. Dear Mr Universal,
        I didn’t know I had written in German! As far as i know it was in plain correct English, but then I am half French, maybe I did write in German.
        Love, a big hug and congratulations.
        Steph xxx
        PS Have you ever seen ‘Allo ‘Allo? Hilarious!

  15. Was wondering where to post my Thank you to you =)

    Thank you very much for “liking” my poems, I hope to read more poetry from you, your haiku-exchanges are impressive and very enjoyable to read.

    My father grew up in Singapore so look forward to reading more about your fiction based there. =)

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    1. Thank you very much.

      I enjoyed your poems and plan to revisit. Yes, the Mechanic Leigh episodes open short windows into the way we were in the 1960s…

      Cheers, Eric

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  20. Hi, Eric.

    Thanks for liking my post ‘Grief Poetry’. I appreciate your taking the time to read it and do so. I shall return to check out your work.

    Best wishes,

    Casey

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