The Creature Behind The Curtains
Memories of a childhood room can haunt you forever. The chapter ‘The Creature Behind the Curtains’, from my novel ‘Another Life’, describes fearful recollections from my pre-school years. On summer mornings before my parents and sisters woke, I would explore forbidden downstairs places. These included the front parlour, reserved for special occasions and visitors. One […] more…
The Sunken Land Begins To Rise Again by M. John Harrison
This is the first work by M. John Harrison that I have read; I am impressed. There are many strengths, especially the originality of the language and the creation of an ominous atmosphere. For once, the term ‘brooding’ is apt. Shaw meets Victoria in a pub on a wet afternoon – there is a lot […] more…
The Challenges Of Book Cover Design
The cover design of my latest novel, Another Life, has been praised by reviewers, bookshops and readers. Undoubtedly, most of the credit must go to my publisher, Burton Mayers Books, for their creation of a compelling image from an accurate interpretation of the story. Cover design is both an art and a science. The objective […] more…
Another Life: Blog Tour Reviews
I have recently completed a book blog tour and am delighted to receive so many positive reviews. Here is a selection of the comments… ‘Beautiful writing, scenery descriptions were stunning, Oliver was fantastically written with depth and understanding.’ ‘A book that blends fact, fiction and mythology into a very neatly woven and extremely readable narrative […] more…
Lyra Has Decided It’s Time For Her To Read ‘Another Life’
Lyra has decided it’s time for her to read Another Life. click here for video more…
Another Life Book Blog Tour 25th Jan-3rd Feb 2021
Looking forward to my book blog tour 25th January to 3rd February 2021 for Another Life, organised by Love Books Group. A good mixture of Twitter and IG book bloggers. More to follow… more…
An Uplifting Read, Ideal For A Christmas Gift
Looking for an emotional, ultimately uplifting Christmas gift book? Another Life, set in the Cotswolds and Essex, available from all good bookshops, including Red Lion Books, Colchester, Wivenhoe Books and Maldon Books. more…