My Writing Genesis: I Never Wanted To Be An Author
I was never the kid who read lots of books. I was never the kid who read—full stop. My writing
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BENEATH THE CHIMES: Debut novel OUT NOW. Released 22nd September 2024
Delve into a spine-tingling journey that oozes atmosphere, mystery and suspense, perfect for spooky chills on long, dark nights. ‘Welcome
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The Author Who Inspired Me To Write
Unlike most authors, I struggle to find books that truly excite me. Part of my desire to write stems from
The Challenges of the AI Revolution for Publishing & Writing
I discovered the AI revolution when a friend produced some AI art. My first thought was that this would be
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Storytelling in Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal music and its subgenres tell some of the most powerful stories. While Pop music is almost relentlessly about
Today’s Greatest Time Machine
I believe that music is the greatest time machine available to us today. Not only do songs from our youth
I Stayed At The Spooky Guest House That Inspired My Novella
There is a creeper-clad guest house in the Lake District that does things a little differently. The house is in
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A Gothic Underworld Masterpiece
Back in 2016, I played the video game Dark Souls III. It awakened something within me. At the time, the
Competition-Winning Tale: The Ravens’ Spell
The following tale was published in the Westmorland Gazette in November 2019. It was one of the winning entries for
Impelled
A short story about the fear of heights. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s IMP OF THE PERVERSE and a personal