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  • About writing: what have I learned so far?

    One of the reasons I started this blog was to push myself to document occasional thoughts – and hopefully even start a dialogue – around novel writing. Now, almost a year in, and with a novel and a novelette now (self-) published, I think I’ll set out some of the things that stand out for Continue reading

  • A lass, poor Nel?

    What happens when the technology you leave guarding your home slips out of your control? A compact techno-thriller set in the universe of ‘Sleepwalking to Hades’ – but more than twenty years afterwards – ‘Nel’ is a novelette intended both for readers who have, or haven’t yet enjoyed that book. Pre-orderable now (at amazon, google Continue reading

  • We’ve got your (paper)back!

    I’m a huge fan of e-books. The sheer utility of them. The convenience of being able to transport your library of books in a thumbdrive, rather than a collection of crates. The freedom to choose what to read while you’re en route, rather than before you start your travels. The comfort of being able to Continue reading

  • Black Friday sale & Kobo Plus addition

    I’ve a few availability-related snippets to share regarding Sleepwalking to Hades:– as a ‘Black Friday’ offering, the e-book will be on sale for $0.99/€0.99 (currency-adjusted in other markets) until 1 December, via selected channels. – starting now (21 November), in Apple Books, and Google Play Books, – starting tomorrow in Kobo.– And, the e-book is Continue reading

  • It’s out in the wild

    A day I’ve looked forward to for ages: my first e-book published and widely available. And I’ve received some uplifting early feedback from readers of the novel, to add to the joy. So, what’s coming next? Well, there have been a few requests made for a printed version of the book, which didn’t really come Continue reading

  • Coming on the 1st of November!

    I’m delighted to announce: the eBook version of my new novel ‘Sleepwalking to Hades’ is pre-orderable now; available from November 1st on the Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books and Rakuten Kobo platforms. Links to the book on those platforms are available via the logo badges below. (If the link does not open in Continue reading

  • Ready for lift-off!

    It’s been an amazing experience – not just the writing but learning the self-publishing ropes too. Now my debut, ‘Sleepwalking to Hades’ is set for digital release on November 1st. The e-book is already pre-orderable on Kindle https://a.co/d/3zI690p (soon, also Google Play, Kobo & Apple Books). Chuffed to have got to this point! Continue reading

  • Stay tuned…

    An unforgettable story of family, crime, love, loss and friendship. Can a life hounded by danger and dashed hopes be rebuilt on the run in a foreign city? ebook available soon Continue reading