“Secrets & Wisdom” – a new edition

I am pleased to be able to announce the publication of a new edition of my first short story collection, Secrets & Wisdom. 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. Secrets … Continue reading “Secrets & Wisdom” – a new edition →

New Podcast episode

I have just published a new podcast episode, the opening of my short story Where Does It Start? For more details.

New Podcast Episode

I have just published a new episode on my Walking Thru' Fire podcast, the opening of my short story “How Does It Start?” The story is perhaps a little unusual in that ‘the action’ doesn’t really start until the second section i.e. immediately following on from what I have read. This first element is part … Continue reading New Podcast Episode →

On “Four Quartets”

The BBC recently broadcast a reading of T.S.Eliot's "Four Quartets" by Ralph Fiennes. I say 'reading' but with Fiennes, a stage and spotlights, it was more like a performance. Which was fine. Some parts worked especially well, I thought. The programme prompted me to go back and re-read the poem - possibly for the first … Continue reading On “Four Quartets” →

“Starve Acre”

It's fair to say that it would be entirely realistic to suggest that one could sit down and read Andrew Michael Hurley's "Starve Acre" in a single session. The book is the right size, well-written, and rattles along at a suitable pace to make consumption in one go not a ridiculous notion. What is less … Continue reading “Starve Acre” →

‘Fountains by Floodlight’ – an update

After a little bit of a false start last week, I am pleased to have been able to read yesterday evening at Fountains Abbey's regular October event, 'Fountains by Floodlight'. The event takes place each Saturday during October, and also includes the final two Fridays as well. Tickets are selling fast! In addition to spectacular … Continue reading ‘Fountains by Floodlight’ – an update →

Time for a programme of rework…

Following on from the recent issue of a second edition of At Maunston Quay, I have decided that the time is right to work through some of my earlier fiction to offer updated editions. I am staring with Secrets & Wisdom, and have already begun the editing process. Whilst this is in-train, I feel it … Continue reading Time for a programme of rework… →

“At Maunston Quay” – a new edition

I am delighted to announce the publication of a new edition of my novel, At Maunston Quay.

“Perfume River”

Riveting and brilliant... After "Late City" I was looking forward to my second Robert Olen Butler - and "Perfume River" didn't disappoint. There were a number of things I liked about this book: The way Butler seamlessly weaves flashback into the present, much as we do when we are thinking back to our own lives. … Continue reading “Perfume River” →

‘Fountains by Floodlight’

I am excited to announce that I will be reading at Fountains Abbey's regular October event, 'Fountains by Floodlight'. The event takes place each Saturday during October, and also includes the final two Fridays as well. Tickets are selling fast! In addition to spectacular lighting, special tours and music, there will be a number of … Continue reading ‘Fountains by Floodlight’ →