I’m delighted to announce the official release of my fourth book, Man vs Cat. After two instalments of the Elencheran Chronicles - Fezariu’s Epiphany and A World Apart – and a short story collection - Dark is the Day, Dead is the Night - I am entering the world of non-fiction with the story of the six cats that own(…)
Creative writing
Double-take Tales gets a new cover – plus it's a big fat *ZIP!* on Amazon
Well, I don’t talk about the book on the blog that often because the blog has always been about me discovering the work of others. However, it’s a special day today so I wanted to share it. Thanks to the wonderfully talented Renee Barratt at The Cover Counts, I have a beautiful new cover. Renee(…)
Fiction: Out of the Darkness
Out of the darkness a soft mewling sound emerged. “There’s something in the cellar,” I whispered. My husband tried the light switch again. “Damn fuse box,” he muttered. “Be careful,” I urged, as he made his way down the stone stairs, torch in hand. I listened to his footsteps as he moved around the small(…)
Fiction: Shelving My Worries
Today, I bought a shelf. It was not the wisest course of action. I had a meeting in the afternoon so I had to take the shelf with me. It was a corner shelf and the top protruded from out of my smart bag. I wrapped a carrier bag around it but – being a(…)
Fiction: Joe’s Homecoming
Dear Sarah Joe arrived home last night after twelve years away. The family were gathered here together to mark his return. I’m sorry you couldn’t be here but I know that flight costs are high for you and the children. It was a remarkable reception. People I hadn’t seen for years turned up. Mark you,(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #6
“Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman” was written by a unique individual known as Norman Verne. Who is Norman and where does he come from you might ask…
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #6
In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me a blog to maintain and(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #5
I’ve been exploring the world of Elenchera for more than a decade now. Over time I’ve been privileged to learn of some amazing events:- gods at war voyages of discovery near extinction of ancient races the elevation of magic as the necessity of all slaves breaking free of their shackles and inventions that changed the(…)
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #5
In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me a blog to maintain and(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #4
I’ve been exploring the world of Elenchera for more than a decade now. Over time I’ve been privileged to learn of some amazing events:- gods at war, voyages of discovery, near extinction of ancient races, the elevation of magic as the necessity of all, slaves breaking free of their shackles and inventions that changed the(…)
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #4
In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories, novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me, a blog to maintain and(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #3
I’ve been exploring the world of Elenchera for more than a decade now. Over time I’ve been privileged to learn of some amazing events:- gods at war, voyages of discovery, near extinction of ancient races, the elevation of magic as the necessity of all, slaves breaking free of their shackles and inventions that changed the(…)
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #3
In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories, novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me, a blog to maintain and(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #2
I’ve been exploring the world of Elenchera for more than a decade now. Over time I’ve been privileged to learn of some amazing events:- gods at war, voyages of discovery, near extinction of ancient races, the elevation of magic as the necessity of all, slaves breaking free of their shackles and inventions that changed the(…)
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #2
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In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories, novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me, a blog to maintain and(…)
Memoirs of a Travelling Tolderian Salesman #1
I’ve been exploring the world of Elenchera for more than a decade now. Over time I’ve been privileged to learn of some amazing events:- gods at war, voyages of discovery, near extinction of ancient races, the elevation of magic as the necessity of all, slaves breaking free of their shackles and inventions that changed the(…)
In Search of Inspiration – The Journey of the Writing Pilgrim #1
In January 2011 I sent the Writing Pilgrim out on a worldwide journey in search of ideas and inspiration for stories, novels and blogs. I would have liked to make the journey myself but I’m not a rich man and I have a wife and four cats that need me, a blog to maintain and(…)
Susan (Final Part)
View Part 2 It’s half past midnight when I hear the distant sound of a door opening then slamming shut. Susan’s home at last! Where’s she been? What’s she been doing? Who’s she been with? I have to prepare myself to confront her yet again. I thought we were past all these days of deceit(…)