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

  6. Hey eric thanks for liking my poem pipe dreams from heaven…(space cadet on speed) ..i hope to explore ur blog and go through all ur beautiful poems

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  8. wish you a very pleasant day Eric:) and thank you for taking time , reading, understanding and replying 🙂 thank you again

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    1. Congratulations on landing this award. Well done. I see that you study biomedical engineering and applied maths – cool subjects 🙂

      Thank you for thinking my blog is inspiring enough and for sharing your award with me. I appreciate this.

      All good wishes, Eric
      (P/s Please check your spam folder – my comment was swallowed)

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  10. New post on Just Bliss

    The Sunshine Award
    by Tanveer Rauf
    The Sunshine Award.

    I have been nominated for Sunshine award by TheStm198. i am deeply grateful and honored for being nominated for this award which I longed to get for sooo long. thank you dear.

    What is your Favorite color? Hmm… I love white and blue
    What is your favorite animal? Dogs and parrots.
    What is your favorite non-alcoholic drink? Nothing actually.
    Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter? Facebook.
    What’s your passion? Hmm…writing and be recognized
    What’s your Favorite pattern? which has no corners.
    Do you prefer giving or getting presents? Both.
    What’s your favourite number? don’t exactly believe neither i know
    Favourite day of the week? Friday.
    Favorite flower? rose of all shades n colors

    The Nominees:

    1-Eric Alagan.

    2.Lostupabove

    3. A pkaistaniteen

    4.TheStm198

    5. Sabihaqaiser

    6.hasnainriz

    7. farihaakhtar

    8. Kellie Almore

    9.Blackberrybear

    10.Eve Redwater

    plz tell me whats missing n why cant i do it 🙁

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    1. Congratulations Tanveer. You do bring sunshine to all around you and truly deserve this award.

      Thank you also for nominating me. I am humbled and grateful.

      All good wishes, Eric 🙂

      P/s Don’t quite understand your last line

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      1. what I mean is that as I told you before too that i actually dont know the correct way of nominating any award to any one but I do want to nominate. so i tried to nominate Sunshine award to you n nine other bloggers. but if they really got it or not. where and what mistake did i do. i want yr guidance please

      2. Dear Tanveer,
        I don’t see any errors. If you posted to all the other nominees as what you did here > it should work 🙂 Congratulations!
        Cheers, Eric

    1. Congratulations Sirenia 🙂

      Yes, Steph has passed this award to all of us and thank you for forwarding it to me. I now have three nominations from three wonderful gals. I’m getting spoilt 🙂

      Have a great weekend, Eric

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    1. Yup, I know and already thanked you for this 🙂

      It is really great that Jen passed this on to you. She is a wonderful and sensitive person like you.

      Then it is lovely you are passing it on to buddy Jane, Anil, Julie, Francina, Sirenia and Aslan – all of whom I read regularly and enjoy. I even know that Eric fellow and his jewels

      Thank you. Luv and hugz

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  15. Hey Eric,

    Thanks for visiting my blog. It is in its infancy so it is nice to have at least on person enjoying the content. A quick question, do we need to worry about copyright or anything like this? I have some longer content I want to start publishing but as I’m new to the whole thing I’m just a bit worried. Any advice? Sorry to post this here but couldn’t find a way to contact you directly. Should I not worry and just start posting away?

    Thanks,

    Joe

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    1. Hello Joe,

      No worries buddy – contact me here and if I am on line, I reply quickly or might get back to you in a day or two.

      1. Your posts are interesting and I plan to return.

      2. Post length: A suggestion, if I may. Keep your posts short – under 3 minutes’ read as most people simply don’t have the time to linger. But it is your blog and you’re the boss…

      3. Copyright: Indicate that you own the copyright of the material you post. Check out how I and other bloggers do this. (Frankly, if someone plagiarises, you can’t stop them. But if the word leaks out they are damned by the blogging community).

      4. Bread & Butter stuff: I suggest you don’t publish material meant for a forthcoming book – stuff you need to make money from – keep those under wraps. (I am posting excerpts from my novels – but these are established copyright material).

      5. Credit: Also if you use anyone else’s stuff – please don’t forget to credit your source.

      Hope I’ve been of some help.

      All good wishes, Eric 🙂

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      1. Great help! Thanks for getting back to me. I am excited about this venture, having fun writing, and love reading what others out there are doing! Thanks again.

      2. P.S. – What’s the etiquette for adding people to my blogroll? Should I ask their permission first? I have added you I hope that is ok.

      3. No ‘etiquette’ as far as I know. People have added me without my knowledge – this is very flattering, humbling and drives me to be conscious about the quality of my posts. I thank you.

        However, if a blog is filled with profanity or undesirable posts (racism, inciting to violence, etc) – then I and most people would not want any part of it.

        If your blog is abused – you can contact the Support people in Word Press…

        Cheers, Eric

      4. Thanks and I will be conscious. No need for all that in a public forum such as this, especially when we are trying to share, re-create, or capture the more beautiful nuances of life. Thanks again for all your help.

  17. hi eric – we’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award – congratulations & God bless…you can check out the details on http://wp.me/p1RC8t-dY – we always look forward to reading your blog – absolute pleasure!! lots of love my friend… 🙂

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    1. Dear Anil,

      Both Steph and Sirenia are wonderful gals. I can understand how lovely it is to receive this award from them.

      I am sure Ahaan will be happy for you to accept this award on behalf of the beauty of his words. God bless.

      Thank you for passing this on to me – I treasure this as your accompanying words.

      God bless and good things shower on us all,
      Eric

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    1. Congratulations Miss L.F xoxo

      It is always wonderful to receive awards from fellow bloggers, but a 3-in-1 That calls for a big Wow!

      Thank you also for thinking of me and passing these on. I accept and will cherish the thought.

      I am going to have my dinner now with a nice bottle of wine to celebrate (Lisa has cooked a great meal). All good wishes, Eric 🙂

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    1. Congratulations Rola – on landing this award from my dear friend Steph. As you probably know, like you she is also into opera, classical music, etc.

      I note that you are a 4th year medical student and wish you every success.

      Thank you for passing the VBA to me. Much appreciate this thought.

      All good wishes, Eric
      P/s I posted a comment on your blog. If it does not come through – do check the spam folder.

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      1. Thank you for your sincere wishes, your blog is one that I constantly read. I just saw the comment in the spam folder like you said, I really don’t know why WordPress thinks that its spam. Thanks again and congratulations!

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