Book 1, 'They Do Things Differently Here' published August 2015
At last! They Do Things Differently Here, Book 1 of The Invisible College Trilogy, has been published. The Kindle version is available from Amazon UK here; the paperback version here. This is a major event in my life, of which I am very proud. It is the culmination of many years of research, writing and […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Draft Cover for Book I August 2015
A pleasant surprise late last night when I received the draft covers for Book 1 of The Invisible College Trilogy, due for publication 'within weeks'. Above is the complete cover. I am delighted that the designer has succeeded in taking a poor quality 19th century image, in the public domain, coloured it and integrated it into […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Publication Date News, July 2015
As the planned publication date approaches, the tension is rising. With the writing of the complete trilogy now complete, there is a void in my days that cries out to be filled with the next stages of activity: marketing, publicity, promotion and I hope most importantly, planning for the possibility of a follow up, whether […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Volume III Complete
After more than ten years, The Invisible College Trilogy is complete and almost ready for publication. Volume III has been the most difficult to write, with the multiple challenges of plot resolution, consistency across all three volumes and decisions of which issues to leave open or unresolved. Over the next few weeks, with the assistance […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Publication Schedule
Following discussion with my publisher, I am pleased to confirm the revised publishing schedule for The Invisible College Trilogy is as follows: Book One – pre-publication copies to be available for review from May/June – released publicly in August 2015 Book Two – pre-publication copies to be available for review from June/July –released publicly in […]
June 2014: Riffhams, Danbury, Essex
I am fortunate to live a few hundred metres from a footpath crossing the grounds of Riffhams, which offers one of the most attractive garden landscapes in Essex. Three times week it provides me with with the inspiration to keep going on my morning run. The house was built in 1815; Humphrey Repton was called […]
April 2014: Blake's Wood, Essex
I spend a lot of time in the countryside, both in the UK and elsewhere, whether as a holidaying visitor, accompanying my partner, or walking or running. Some plants, trees, birds and animals I can identify and recognise, although not being able to name them does not diminish the pleasure. It seems a good idea […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: March 2014 Progress Update
With a publisher's contract for my trilogy signed and two volumes completed and ready for editing, I am keen to complete the final volume. I have a beginning and an ending; the challenge is to resolve outstanding issues and develop the plot in a measured, logical and credible manner. I am looking forward to feedback […]