A Change of Perspective

by | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

For the past few weeks I have been working on what I hope will be the final draft of my latest novel. I began writing it with the intention of focusing on the race riots in Hull in the mid-summer of 1920. Early on it became evident there was insufficient historical...

On second chances

by | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Our garden in winter In January we had bad weather in the sheltered Midlands: (not counting the 5 minutes of snow which melted as it fell), bitterly cold winds and icy rain for several consecutive days.During this time I didn’t venture down the garden, limited...

Taking risks – writing and reading

by | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

Where to start? A new year can give a opportunity to review the past year, decide where changes need to be made, and then, we’re off. By mid-January either I’m exhausted or I’ve given up and pretend my life was good enough. This morning I’m...

Betwixt and between…

by | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

A happy 2026 to all my readers! Setting sun mid-winter in Lillington, Leamington Spa I have three projects on the go. 1. Writing the 4th draft on the novel, Kaleidoscope; 2. Submitting my completed novel, to potential agents and or publishers; 3. Write a blog. Like...

On sharing truth …

by | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

At this time of year I remember Paul. He was homeless and had his own spot near Argos and Chandos Street car park. I often used to chat to him as did many others in our town. He left home aged 13. Now in his mid-30s, he had a teenage daughter who sometimes called by...