This is the third in a series of short reflections on places in Cornwall. There will be few words, and mainly images. The Eden Project is now famous for its extraordinary vision, which emerged from the original idea of one man, Tim Smit. And now it is a glorious display of the wonders of thisContinue reading “Cornwall mini series Part 3: The Eden Project”
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Cornwall mini series Part 2: Watergate Bay
This is the second in a series of short reflections on places in north Cornwall. There will be few words, and mainly images. Early evening is a lovely time to be on a quiet beach. But today, we visit a beach in early morning. Watergate Bay on the north Cornish coast is a highly-favoured destinationContinue reading “Cornwall mini series Part 2: Watergate Bay”
Book Review: ‘Lifelines’ by Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi
I stood in a queue of those waiting to have this book signed by Andy Croft, at the CRT (Christian Resources Together retreat) several months ago. I remember Andy asked me about my interest in being at the conference and I told him I too was a writer. He asked me about what I writeContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Lifelines’ by Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi”
Book Review: ‘Less Than Ordinary’ by Nicki Copeland
‘Less than Ordinary‘, published by Instant Apostle, is a non-fiction inspirational self-help book, an account of one woman’s journey from low self-esteem and negative self-limiting beliefs to a place of wholeness where she is able to blossom, nurture her relationships, rejoice in her own inherent worth, and offer her gifts to the world. A quoteContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Less Than Ordinary’ by Nicki Copeland”
Book Review: ‘Half a World Away’ by Mike Gayle
This is a profoundly moving novel set in our contemporary society, which works on so many levels, intimate, insightful and also demonstrating panoramic vision. In ‘Half a World Away’ Mike Gayle takes as his subject those children who are born into deeply dysfunctional situations in the UK, and thus come to the attention of theContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Half a World Away’ by Mike Gayle”
Book Review: ‘An Eagle in the Snow’ by Michael Morpurgo
Set in the second World War, this story is appealing in its simplicity yet powerful in its implications. A young boy and his mother are on a train bound for the countryside, away from their London home which has been destroyed in a bombing raid. During their journey they meet an unassuming stranger to whomContinue reading “Book Review: ‘An Eagle in the Snow’ by Michael Morpurgo”
Book Review: “A Vision of Locusts” by SL Russell
Today I share with you one of my latest book reviews: in fact the last book to which I awarded 5 stars! A Vision of Locusts by SL Russell is an unusual contemporary novel which introduces a number of themes including religious intolerance in the world today, the nature of evil, and the mysterious sourceContinue reading “Book Review: “A Vision of Locusts” by SL Russell”
I’m pleased to announce that I have signed a contract
I’m pleased to announced that I have signed a contract with history publishers Amberley Publishing for a book about Warwickshire to be published in June 2020. This will be a highly illustrated book full of stories arranged under themes from Shakespeare’s ghosts and spirits. The book will explore some of the supernatural and spiritual storiesContinue reading “I’m pleased to announce that I have signed a contract”
Fun and Book Signing on the Author Stand at the UK Games Expo 2019
At the UK Games Expo 219 a vast array of games creators and players gathered together to celebrate the joy of roleplay and fantasy. Amid an atmosphere buzzing with excitement a team of novelists gathered on the Author Stand selling and signing books in a variety of genres: YA fantasy, historical adventure, time travel, psychologicalContinue reading “Fun and Book Signing on the Author Stand at the UK Games Expo 2019”
A Visit to Bletchley Park, Now Famous for the Codebreakers Whose Genius Saved Us During World War 2 – and Was Kept Secret for 30 Years
On a recent visit to Bletchley Park I learned many new things about exactly how an elite group of mathematicians, chess- playing and crossword puzzle solving experts, numbering ten thousand in all, came together here during the Second World War to break seemingly impenetrable codes and ciphers – all under the veil of great secrecy.Continue reading “A Visit to Bletchley Park, Now Famous for the Codebreakers Whose Genius Saved Us During World War 2 – and Was Kept Secret for 30 Years”
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