Morocco: Light, Shade and Colour
During our week's visit to Morocco in late February/early March, we encountered an unexpected contrast of weather. On arrival, the north of the country was experiencing the first welcome rains in six months, which were followed by bright sunny days. The marked contrast provided opportunities for interesting photographic light conditions. Following a heavy shower, this relatively […]
Win a Copy of They Do Things Differently Here with Goodreads
Goodreads Book Giveaway They Do Things Differently Here by Owen W Knight Giveaway ends April 03, 2016. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
The Search for Planet 9, Formerly Known as Planet X
Evidence suggests a huge ninth planet exists past Pluto at the solar system's edge. Planet 9, or Planet X as it was previously called, before the eviction of Pluto from the international astronomers' approved list of planets, plays a significant role in the latter stages of Dust and Shadows and A Perilous Journey, books 2 […]
Eratap, Vanuatu
I discovered Eratap village, on Efate, Vanuatu from staying at the Eratap resort, which is within a half-hour's drive from the capital, Port Vila. The resort, I am told, is built on land leased from the local village and as such provides a symbiotic relationship between the business and the community, including employment for villagers […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Last Chance to Listen to My BBC Essex Interview
My BBC Essex interview by Tony Fisher on 22nd January is available here, at 3 hours 14 minutes in, for just a few more days. It provides some background to the trilogy story and some clues to how the plot will develop in Book 2, Dust and Shadows, published 10th February 2016. During the course of our […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Book 2 'Dust and Shadows' Published
'Dust and Shadows, book 2 of my The Invisible College Trilogy was published 9th February 2016. The Kindle version is available here. The paperback will be available within a day or so. Dust and Shadows is written in a different style from book 1, They Do Things Differently Here. The first book introduced the reader gradually to the realisation […]
The Invisible College Trilogy: Book Signing, Waterstones Chelmsford 6th February
This coming Saturday, 6th February, I will be at Waterstones Chelmsford, to sign copies of They Do Things Differently Here. Exact times to be confirmed, though I will definitely be there between 12.30-2.30. I look forward to seeing familiar and new faces. Please share/tweet. I have now had confirmation that Book 2 of my Invisible College trilogy […]
Scenes from Daily Life: Port Vila, Vanuatu
I have never felt as relaxed anywhere as in Vanuatu. I have been fortunate enough to visit three times now and hope to return in either 2016 or 2017. The main attractions are the warm climate, which is similar all year round, the friendliness of local people (Vanuatu claims to be the friendliest place in […]