Fifty-one years ago. It seems like yesterday.

October 15th is a special day for me. On this day, back in 1975, I flew out to Houston, Texas, to join my first ship and commence my career in the Merchant Navy. I was seventeen and had just signed … Continued

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‘Tis (not yet) the season to be jolly.

Welcome back to another bloghop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Don’t forget to click the link to see what everyone else has to say on this week’s subject. It’s at the end of my post. It’s only October, but … Continued

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Two new Novellas. Available to pre-order now.

I’ve been writing these two novellas for longer than I can remember, at least three years on and off, so it’s been a relief to finally get them finished. Even more of a relief was the reaction of my editor. … Continued

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Dressed to Impress. Clothes create an impression, in fact and fiction.

Welcome back to another bloghop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Don’t forget to click the link to see what everyone else has to say on this week’s subject. It’s at the end of my post. Is there a character … Continued

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October 2026 Bookfunnel promotions. More great reads to choose from.

One of my New Year’s writing resolutions was to engage in more Bookfunnel promotions. These are where a group of authors get together to cross-promote either their free offerings or showcase each other’s books for sale. It’s a great way … Continued

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My favourite time of year

Welcome back to another bloghop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Don’t forget to click the link to see what everyone else has to say on this week’s subject. It’s at the end of my post. Outside the usual autumn … Continued

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NaNoWriMo might be no more, but it hasn’t been forgotten.

My thoughts turn to November. An annual project is in the planning stage. It’s that time of the year again. The nights are getting longer and the days of barefoot walks are coming to an end. For no other reason … Continued

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If you want me, I’ll be where the knowledge lives.

Welcome back to another bloghop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Don’t forget to click the link to see what everyone else has to say on this week’s subject. It’s at the end of my post. What section of the … Continued

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