Category: Writing

Unrequited Love – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. Unrequited Love You offered nothing to suggest how love might grow. Love - you … Continue reading Unrequited Love – a sonnet →

On Being Asked to Prove Love – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. On Being Asked To Prove Love This fog, dense as any in living memory, … Continue reading On Being Asked to Prove Love – a sonnet →

“Degrees of Separation” – a new edition

I am pleased to be able to announce the publication of a new edition of my second short story collection, Degrees of Separation. This edition contains a little stylistic reworking and a few other minor amendments. There have also been some changes to font and layout to better align with Coverstory books' house style. Degrees … Continue reading “Degrees of Separation” – a new edition →

In Mourning – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. In Mourning There used to be a sparkle in your eye fired by a … Continue reading In Mourning – a sonnet →

Pilgrimage – a sonnet (one of my favourites!)

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. Pilgrimage We set off before first light the pre-dawn drive straining the eye. Numbed … Continue reading Pilgrimage – a sonnet (one of my favourites!) →

Protest song

poem here is a poem it's a haiku of some sort take it or leave it

In Search of Tabloid Headlines – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. In Search of Tabloid Headlines Will your ambition deface our past and see our … Continue reading In Search of Tabloid Headlines – a sonnet →

Abandoned – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. Abandoned Beyond this warped picket frame stands the derelict house where you no longer … Continue reading Abandoned – a sonnet →

The Generous and the Selfish – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. The Generous and the Selfish Fearing the diagnosis, his vaccine was to spend, see … Continue reading The Generous and the Selfish – a sonnet →

Obituary of a Would-be Poet – a sonnet

I am writing a long sequence of sonnets that will see publication in 2023. I thought it might be fun to share some of them in advance. A sonnet is included below, along with an audio recording of me reading it. Obituary of a Would-be Poet Fettered by one uninspiring view he sought another, as … Continue reading Obituary of a Would-be Poet – a sonnet →