Upcoming performances

I have secured two slots to read at the 'Word Fest' event, to be held in Market Rasen on Saturday 6th July. More exciting than that is the prospect of performing Crash again in the autumn! Hopefully checking out a potential venue next week - about which I'm really excited! After that I can start … Continue reading Upcoming performances

Some of last week’s posts elsewhere…

And there are more free posts - including additional draft chapters from 'The French Story'. To find them just click on the link below. My Substack site

New books published today!

Please note: on publication date the Amazon site is showing the 17 Alma Road ebook - 9781738469390 - as a paperback, but at the ebook price. Please do not order 9781738469390 if you want a paperback and think you are getting a cheaper version. You may get an ebook! I am on to Amazon to … Continue reading New books published today!

Virtual book launch TODAY!

This evening I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published tomorrow - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, Grimsby docks was perhaps … Continue reading Virtual book launch TODAY!

This week: new books & a virtual launch event!

On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, … Continue reading This week: new books & a virtual launch event!

Virtual book launch next Friday!

On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, … Continue reading Virtual book launch next Friday!

Virtual book launch!

On Friday 16th February I am having an on-line launch of my most recent books - both of which are published the following day - with a short reading from each of them: - Grimsby Docks ~ A series of twenty-five poems, each written in response to photographs taken during a single morning. In the mid-19th century, … Continue reading Virtual book launch!

What’s being going on in Substack-land over the last week?

Rather than you find out here, I'd much rather you sign-up - for free! - on my Substack site, then you'll get access to these posts (and more) hot off the press! Please do; I'd love to see you there... Writing until the light goes out Seriously. Please join me on my other site... Writing … Continue reading What’s being going on in Substack-land over the last week?

“Liberation Day”

You can see why Booker Prize winner George Saunders is so revered as a short story writer, and why his Substack - where he is incredibly generous in his responses to his subscribers - is so well supported. "Liberation Day" bristles with innovation and good writing. Having said that, its two dystopian stories - set … Continue reading “Liberation Day”

Last week’s Substack activity

Here are links to last week's Substack posts. Why not sign-up to my Substack site for free in order to get news of future posts delivered straight to your inbox? Go to my Substack site This week's section includes: A free article on the Self and Imposter Syndrome; Two full and free short stories: "Westminster" … Continue reading Last week’s Substack activity