AI content is the new elevator music
While scanning over LinkedIn yesterday I noticed a very well written post by a connection of mine. When I say it was well written, I …
New novel announcement
For the last couple of years, I’ve been working on a folk horror story – my second novel – under the working title, DON’T LET …
¡Feliz año nuevo!
So here we are, January 2024. The time to enact resolutions, attempt periodic sobriety, and sign up for gym memberships. I do hope your Christmas …
Another book launch!
I’m pleased to announce that my first novella in the Cor Et Caput series, BY THE BLOOD OF BRETHREN AND BLACKGUARDS, has been released as …
Cover reveal: BY THE BLOOD OF BRETHREN AND BLACKGUARDS
Here it is, a cover reveal for my latest project – the first in a series of novellas, currently titled, Cor Et Caput. This is …
Writing horror
I’m currently going through the querying process with my second novel, a folk horror piece, titled, ‘Don’t let them take the children.’ The story is …
True grit
A Ted Talk video that popped up on my LinkedIn feed the other day talked about success. This is not an uncommon topic on said …
Change is the only constant
Anyone who read my last post might not be surprised to hear that entering the last quarter of the year has left me feeling a …
The value of being alive
I was asked the other day if I could give one piece of advice to my kids for the future, what that would be. Part …
A well overdue update
Wow, what a busy summer it’s been. Between family visits, work trips abroad, a few days in Latvia to watch Wales play football (seriously) and …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – thanks for reading!
Just in case you dropped by looking for another instalment, I’m sorry to say last week’s post was the last one! Reception for the chapters …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – Part 9
ONA (III) Ona wandered the Cagwynt town square market stalls, sniffing fruits and soaking up the atmosphere as weekend vendors plied their trade. It had …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 8
PUTER (III) Puter dragged his nails across the surface of his desk as he waited for his guest to arrive. He scanned the City Guard …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 7
CAI (III) As Cai approached his brother’s farm, he tried to remember the conversation that led to their year-long estrangement. It took place during the …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 6
ONA (II) Ona’s classroom was only half filled; attendance had been poor of late as children spent less of their time at the schoolhouse and …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 5
PUTER (II) Puter crossed his arms as he watched Bolgo assess the work needed on the city hall entrance steps. Having just received notification of …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 4
CAI (II) Cai stepped over to the wooden bowl on the dresser and splashed water on his face. He mulled over the idea that had …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 3
ONA Ona Tames avoided eye contact with the stuffed fox that perched on the schoolhouse master’s desk. She stepped away towards the window of the …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 2
PUTER (HOCK) Meyor Puter Bones rubbed his temples and gazed out of the window of his city hall office as he waited for the morning …
By the Blood of Brethren and Blackguards – PART 1
CAI Cai Leman’s father used to say the men of Trintan were not ones for expressing their feelings. According to him, feelings were for women, …