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...]
The Return of Clement in Wrong’un
Some (hopefully) exciting news, folks! If you're reading this, it's probably because you're either registered on my mailing list, or follow me on Facebook or Twitter. And because you do, I'm delighted I can give you a heads-up on the follow-up to 'Who Sent Clement?'... … [Read more...]
The ’86 Fix Giveaway – The August Winners
Firstly, thank you to everyone who retweeted my post. My only regret is that I can't offer every one of you a signed copy of the book. As somebody who has never won anything in his life, I actually feel guilty for those who didn't win. So, I've decided to give away all SIX … [Read more...]
The Return of Clement
Well, it's been a little over six weeks since 'Who Sent Clement?' hit Amazon's shelves, and in that time, I've been deeply flattered, and humbled, at the positive response from readers. At the end of the book, I said the big man would return if you, the reader, were keen on … [Read more...]
Release Details – Who Sent Clement?
Some (hopefully) exciting news, folks! If you're reading this, it's probably because you're either registered on my mailing list, or follow me on Facebook or Twitter. And because you do, I'm delighted that I can give you a heads-up on the pre-release of 'Who Sent Clement?' at … [Read more...]
