A Walk on the Shore in Dili, Timor Leste
I last visited Dili, the capital of Timor Leste in 2011, at a time when the streets were still patrolled by UN vehicles. Returning in September 2016, there were many changes to be seen, including more traffic, mainly lorries using the port and 4x4s, which the locals use to navigate the surrounding mountains. Dili remains, […]
A Perilous Journey, Book 3 of The Invisible College Trilogy, Published
A Perilous Journey, book three of my The Invisible College Trilogy, is now available to purchase from independent booksellers, as well as Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, Foyles. At the time of writing (Tuesday 4th October), Amazon lists only the Kindle version, although the paperback will be shown as available within the next few days. Those readers who have […]
Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Rehearsal
While walking in Seminyak, Bali, one evening I heard the strains of a gamelan ensemble. I quickly located them, practising in their temple and stood close to the stage to watch them for a half an hour or so. When they took a break, their leader came over to me and explained that they were preparing […]
Draft Cover for A Perilous Journey, the Final Book in The Invisible College Trilogy
Today I received the draft cover design for A Perilous Journey, book three of my The Invisible College trilogy. The background theme is consistent with books one and two: They Do Things Differently Here and Dust and Shadows. The differences are in the predominant colour and the front cover insert. I expected my publisher to […]
The Invisible College Book 3, A Perilous Journey, Out Soon
Book written, editing complete and now with my publisher for layout formatting, A Perilous Journey, book 3 of my The Invisible College trilogy, will be published within a couple of weeks. And so at last - readers of books 1 and 2, They Do Things Differently Here and Dust and Shadows, will be able to […]
Colourful Preparations for a Balinese Temple Celebration
Earlier this year, I took an early morning walk around the back streets of Seminyak in Bali, when I came across a temple I had passed and photographed several times before. Although well before nine a.m., there were several people busy decorating the building and laying tables inside. Unfortunately, I did not have a sarong […]
A Perilous Journey, Book 3 of The Invisible College Trilogy, Available September 2016
I have just returned the final edits to my publisher of A Perilous Journey, book 3 of my The Invisible College trilogy. It's looking good for a mid-September publication date, with a Waterstones Chelmsford signing scheduled for 8th October. Books 1 and 2 are available from booksellers and my Amazon page
Reflection: A View from the Bridge
This unusual view of the Severn Crossing, taken by my daughter, Emily Knight of Bristol Bites, has an immediate visual impact for a number of different reasons, most notably for its composition. The picture, taken on an iPhone6, is dominated by the car wing mirror but, curiously, this feature quickly becomes invisible. The eye is […]