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
I’ve been reading books by Chantelle Atkins for quite a long while now. It can’t have escaped your attention that I’m a big fan of her style. She’s a wonderful observer of human nature. Her characters are full of emotion, … Continued
I don’t know if I’ll be able to post this, but I’m writing it anyway. Sorry if that sounds a bit dramatic but it’s been that sort of week. And it’s only Tuesday. On Sunday, my internet connection started to … Continued
It was Ray Bradbury who suggested that, to build up your skill and confidence, you should write lots of short stories. As a master of them himself, his advice is well worth listening to. As well as my 28 novels, … Continued
But how? We can’t all be adventurers, but we’ve all experienced life. Write what you know is a familiar piece of advice. When you think about it, it doesn’t really apply in the way it appears to. If you take … Continued
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
I found this book while scrolling through Threads (other social media platforms are available). It sounded like my sort of thing, with its mystery, sci-fi world, and the tantalising idea of sentient AI having a part to play. As many … Continued
A life spent on the Ocean Wave. Back in 1975, when the music was good, I set out to explore the world, as a green navigating apprentice in the Merchant Navy. I was seventeen and had never left England before. … Continued