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Writing any sort of story is a bit like weaving a spider’s web. There are so many interconnected strands of narrative, backstory and setting. Depending on where you start and which direction you move in, a range of possibilities for … Continued

The title of this post might confuse you, what does a 1960s soul classic have to do with Sci-fi? Read on and all will be revealed. It concerns that bane of my life, the new idea. With so much half-finished … Continued

A selection of my novels are featured in these current Bookfunel promotions. After a break of about a year, while I’ve been trying to sort out where I’m going with my writing and marketing, I’ve reactivated my Bookfunnel account. I’ve … Continued

This week, it’s my pleasure to tell you about a new book that I published today. I had an idea about second chances, about doing things differently. Looking for a starting point, I figured that, if I could make it … Continued

Steampunk is a particularly hard sell. I love writing it but I don’t think I know many people who actually read it. I’ve written three novels and one book of short stories (which is really a set of essays, giving … Continued

A selection of my novels are featured in these current Bookfunel promotions. After a break of about a year, while I’ve been trying to sort out where I’m going with my writing and marketing, I’ve reactivated my Bookfunnel account. I’ve … Continued

This week, it’s my pleasure to tell you about a new book from a friend of mine. I’ve had dealings with Jen Parker and her publishing company, Fuzzy Flamingo over the past couple of years; since I was pointed in … Continued

Way back in 2016, I was writing my Steampunk adventure The Rocks of Aserol, when I had a couple of ideas for short Sci-fi stories. They were a welcome distraction while I was waiting for inspiration for the Steampunk tale, … Continued