The Hole In The Sky Part One will be released in February 2026

I’m mega excited to announce that my new novel, the science-fiction thriller The Hole In The Sky, Part One: Fragmentation will be published in February 2026. After my foray into historical fiction with The Green Man, I’m returning to science fiction, this time layered with psychological horror surreal dreamscapes, and corporate intrigue. As I approachContinue reading “The Hole In The Sky Part One will be released in February 2026”

Order Signed, Personalised Copies Of My Novels

I’m now offering personalised copies of my novels The Green Man and Man O’War. If you fancy having me write a personal message, head to my Ebay page, linked below). Being an independent author is difficult – even sales made through Amazon mean Amazon takes a hefty share, and the royalties earned from high streetContinue reading “Order Signed, Personalised Copies Of My Novels”

Chronscast Episode 29 – Mulholland Drive with Tade Thompson

Bean and I are joined once more by one of the good friends of Chronscast, Tade Thompson, to discuss the great David Lynch’s towering masterpiece, Mulholland Drive. Lynch is one of our favourite filmmakers, and his films continue to astound and bewilder like no other director’s can. We wanted to do an episode to give our ownContinue reading “Chronscast Episode 29 – Mulholland Drive with Tade Thompson”

Long Read: Gormless, Ghastly Equality in Gormenghast

It’s been said that the characteristic difference between left and right wing politics is the question of borders; generally speaking, the more conservative one is, the less one is inclined to keep the borders open, until you get to the extreme end where the ideal number of people crossing the border is zero. And viceContinue reading “Long Read: Gormless, Ghastly Equality in Gormenghast”

April, the crullest month? Not on your nelly

I always have a little think about TS Eliot’s The Wasteland at some point in April. Them’s the breaks when you’re a bit of a literature nerd, I’m afraid. For anyone else who fancies a wander through Eliot’s masterpiece as the flowers push themselves through the earth and try again for another year, here areContinue reading “April, the crullest month? Not on your nelly”

Culture Trumps Science

All civilisations have had people dedicated to learning, and the furtherment of human knowledge, effectiveness, efficiency and technology. But that isn’t necessarily science, and that doesn’t mean that every society can be, or has been, scientific. One only has to look at the incredible advances in technology made since the advent of real, Cartesian scientificContinue reading “Culture Trumps Science”

The Green Man is on Pre-Order Now

The Green Man is now available to pre-order at all good bookshops, including Amazon, Waterstones, Portbello, WHSmiths, and more! The Green Man is a historical fiction novel with a supernatural edge. Imagine Agents Mulder and Scully as medieval monks and you’re on the right path. I’ve used old English mythology, Christian myth and symbolism, andContinue reading “The Green Man is on Pre-Order Now”

Chronscast Episode 27 – New Rock New Role with Richard Sparks

Following our last episode with Richard Sparks on The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, in which we must have mentioned The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy at least, ooh, I don’t know, at least three times, and after which we lost radio contact with Brian Sexton after he was devoured by the Black Sinkhole ofContinue reading “Chronscast Episode 27 – New Rock New Role with Richard Sparks”