Category: Ongoing Projects

Handsome Tyb Goes Undercover

A short snippet of my current work in progress, 'The Hunter's Boy', courtesy of the fabulous Tyb (whom you may have encountered before on this blog).

The Forsaken Ones is Live!

The second edition of my debut novel is finally in print. Words cannot describe how excited I am to be able to hold a copy of it in my own hands. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1973371677

At long last I can announce that a cover has been made, and The Forsaken Ones will be going live very soon!

With the release of the paperback edition of The Forsaken Ones, I am looking for reviewers! I am happy to give free copies in exchange for honest reviews, just contact via the blog or twitter so I can start getting your copies ready.

A Fairy Story: A Preview

A fairy story that will give you chills...An exclusive preview into what this haphazard author has been up to

Teach First, the Happening

So first of all, I need to apologise to everyone who has been kind enough to follow this blog, for having produced next to no content for a while. Next up comes a confessional which attempts to excuse my reticence. Yes, I pledged to keep writing, even when I thought that writing might be drivel. … Continue reading Teach First, the Happening →

Cover Art for a Second Edition

So a few months back I mentioned that I was going to let The Forsaken Ones be. But last night, at around 3 am, I went on an editorial spree after thinking for a considerable amount of time in the dark, drunk on insomniac exhaustion, that I would like to write a prequel. And then … Continue reading Cover Art for a Second Edition →

The Problem With Dead White Men: A Response to a Response

David Didau's simplistic rebuttal of Mary Bousted relies on a deliberately sustained ignorance of the formation of the canon and the history of women's and peoples of former colonies writing. This is especially disturbing as he is a public speaker influential amongst teachers and teacher training providers.

A Walk Around Tintagel

Tintagel. One of my favourite spots in the world. I recently took a trip down to Cornwall. Anyone who's read my debut novel will know it is a place that holds deep meaning for me. So this blog has been quiet for a while. It has been a hectic time for this already very disorganised … Continue reading A Walk Around Tintagel →

Introducing: Handsome Tyb

He cut through an alley between two equally loud taverns to avoid the crowds, and almost immediately tripped over something small and very dirty. Its matted fur was covered in mud and more besides. But rather than yowl as a disgruntled cat might, the creature gave a feeble mew and remained where it had been, … Continue reading Introducing: Handsome Tyb →