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The picture above was taken on the Wirral a few days before my father died; somehow, it seemed to suggest possibilities and new beginnings even when death was overbearingly imminent. Much of my writing has been autobiographical, but with Final Approach having been out a year in November, what's next for my writing? Purists say… Continue reading What’s Next?!

My short story, The Wall, was short-listed and awarded runner-up at The Interact Ruth Rendell Short Story Prize in July this year. The Wall was read by the very talented actor Adam Brody who, I am sure you will agree from this extract, really brought it to life. https://videopress.com/v/60Zhzh91?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Coming soon - A sequel to the children's book Brian the Barrington Bear with more lovely illustrations by Alice Jowitt

https://moxymagazine.org/lxx/ I was thrilled to have this featured in Moxy Magazine (Just hit the link above to read the piece)

My children's book Brian the Barrington Bear which is beautifully illustrated by Alice Jowitt is now on sale in hardback, soft cover and online - you can buy the book here:Amazon.co.uk : brian the barrington bear(though please note these people don't hold stock, they wait for you to order!) Alternatively, you can email your contact details to… Continue reading Brian The Barrington Bear – on sale now!

I'm delighted to report that today Fish published the shortlist for their Lockdown writing prize and my piece 'The Good, The Bad, and The...' was on it. https://www.fishpublishing.com/2020/07/02/lockdown-prize-131-best/

In the 70s, my brother and I were… planespotters. Home was near Windsor, and during the holidays we’d pester our mother to take us there to catch the 727 Green Line to Heathrow. She probably didn’t mind, two boys out of her hair all day. In our bags went our tools - binoculars, log books… Continue reading Prizewinning Entry: Heathrow 70 Competition