Mourning the lost words…

I wrote my first story when I was five. I can still remember writing it. I had my first poem published in our local museum - framed and hung on the wall - aged about twelve. That was the beginning, the beginning of a lifetime of writing, on and off... Indeed. But what I realise now, … Continue reading Mourning the lost words… →

I make no apology…

Completing the first revision of my new novel, "At Maunston Quay", I was struck by how undeniably positive it was. One might even say 'romantic'. Others might use less positive adjectives to demean what they may see as a saccharine viewpoint on life. At a time when many modern novels present us with stories about … Continue reading I make no apology… →

Revisions: one down and two to go…

After about a month's work, I have just completed the first screen-based revision of my next novel, "At Maunston Quay". Now I can put it down (metaphorically) for a few weeks before a second screen-based review in December and then a proof review during January. Publication date is now the beginning of February 2019. It's … Continue reading Revisions: one down and two to go… →

Is it wrong to want to know who’s buying your books?

You can call me a little sad if you want to, but I have established a routine when - exactly as now - I'm having my breakfast: check my Author dashboard on Goodreads.com to see if there are any new reviews / scores for my books, and, when appropriate, update what I'm reading, like yesterday; … Continue reading Is it wrong to want to know who’s buying your books? →

The Big Frog Theory – new edition

Today I have published a new paperback version of "The Big Frog Theory". The new edition is published under the Coverstory books imprint, and should be available via a range of on-line retailers and by order through bookshops. The format and layout of old version - being one of the first of my books published … Continue reading The Big Frog Theory – new edition →

Some kind of biorhythm: writing, revising, publishing…

Having recently finished the first draft of my new novel - "At Maunston Quay" - and having drawn a line under what may well prove to be my next collection of poetry - I am in editing mode again. It's a strange time in many ways. I like it because it's a period filled with promise, … Continue reading Some kind of biorhythm: writing, revising, publishing… →