I should start this post with an apology. What started out as a fairly lightweight novel, which I intended to complete within four months and cap at ninety thousand words, ended up taking six months and landed at over a hundred and twenty thousand words. Nevertheless, the … [Read more...]
Wey Valley Radio Interview with Mel Montagnon
Despite having to leave home at the ungodly hour of 10.30am (well, ungodly for me), I spent last Sunday morning being interviewed by the lovely Mel Montagnon on Wey Valley Radio. The abridged interview, which is just over thirty minutes long, can be heard below. Because of rights … [Read more...]
Sample The New ‘Who Sent Clement?’ Audiobook
Due for release on the 26th April 2018, here's a change to get a sneak preview of the new 'Who Sent Clement?' audiobook, narrated by the amazing Cassie Layton. You can pre-order your copy at Audible by clicking here. … [Read more...]
What Was Your Favourite One-Hit-Wonder of 1986?
While researching '80s music for The '86 Fix, I was surprised to see how many one-hit-wonders appeared in the UK charts during 1986. Now, I love '80s music so perhaps I'm biased but it seems like 1986 was a vintage year for one-hit-wonders in the UK. However, with such a broad, … [Read more...]
Listen to the Music Featured in my Books
I'm a big fan of music from the '70s and '80s, and if you've read either The '86 Fix or Who Sent Clement?, you'll know music plays a large part in each story. From Craig getting jiggy to Randy Crawford's Almaz to Clement getting sentimental over Misty by Johnny Mathis, I think … [Read more...]
My Latest Short Story: The Anniversary Trip
Back in November 2017 - a few days after Remembrance Sunday - I recall reading a particularly harrowing article about a Falklands veteran. I grew up close to a military town so the plight of former services personnel is particularly relevant to me; our town has a large number of … [Read more...]
Everyone is Asking: When is Clement Returning?
Since the release of Wrong'un, I've had many readers contact me to ask when the big man is coming back. So, I thought I'd clarify that he definitely will be returning, although I'm not sure of the exact timing yet. I'm currently a third of the way through my latest book which … [Read more...]
Coming in Spring 2018 – Meeting Mungo Thunk
I'm delighted to announce my next book, Meeting Mungo Thunk, will be released in spring 2018. If you'd like to receive an email when it's available, click on the orange button below, or follow me on Twitter or Facebook to stay in touch. … [Read more...]
From Pub to Published: My First Year as an Author
I think it was late February before my hangover cleared, and prompted by several enquiries as to how the book was coming along, I finally got down to the job of actually writing it, or at least starting it. Fuelled by a half-decent idea, gallons of coffee, and breathtaking … [Read more...]
21 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The ’86 Fix
Craig was originally going to be called Karl, but I couldn't get Karl Pilkington (An Idiot Abroad) out of my head when I started writing. While Craig might be slightly hapless, I didn't want him to be a complete idiot. The original title was 'Juveniled', and was only changed … [Read more...]
