July 2017: Holloways
A ‘holloway’ is a sunken lane, usually created over a period of time by water, erosion and traffic. The main characteristics are the steep banks to either side, which may be up to five metres in height, and the trees and hedges that touch overhead, giving the impression of a tunnel. This is a modest […] more…
Book Signing, Waterstones Colchester, Friday 2nd June
I thoroughly enjoyed my second book signing event at Waterstones Colchester High Street, on Friday 2nd June. I met many interested teens and parents and gained a good number of new readers of my The Invisible College Trilogy. Many thanks to all of you and to the helpful staff at Waterstones. more…
The Invisible College Trilogy Stocked at Foyles, Chelmsford
My ‘The Invisible College’ trilogy now displayed in a prominent position, front of shop, on the Local Interest shelf in Foyles, Chelmsford. Many thanks to the manager, Tom. more…
Writer’s Block Local Radio Show: 5th Anniversary, 3rd May 2017
It was a pleasure to be invited onto the fifth anniversary edition of Sarah Banham’s Writer’s Block radio show on Saint FM yesterday. I only became aware of the programme last year and was surprised to find a community radio programme dedicated to local authors. Writing is an often solitary occupation, which is fine for most of […] more…
The Invisible College Trilogy Available from Essex Libraries
For those who would like to borrow The Invisible College Trilogy, all three books (They Do Things Differently Here, Dust and Shadows, A Perilous Journey) are available from Essex Libraries. Shown here at Chelmsford Library. more…
Book Signing: Waterstones Colchester, Saturday 8th April
Thoroughly enjoyed meeting and chatting with YA and adult readers at my signing event for The Invisible College Trilogy at Waterstones, Colchester High Street, on Saturday 8th April. The friendly helpful staff made it a pleasurable experience. I am delighted that the manager has asked me to return. more…
More Essex Bookshops to Stock The Invisible College Trilogy
A good week on the marketing front. With my Essex Book Festival talks at the Essex Authors’ Day and the Southend Area Local Authors’ Day just two weeks away (18th/19th March) I am delighted that several more Essex bookshops have agreed to stock titles in The Invisible College Trilogy. Waterstones, Southend-on-Sea, has agreed to stock all three titles (They Do Things Differently […] more…