Biblical Quotes and Inspiration in Another Life
I ended my new novel ‘Another Life’ with a relevant quote from Ecclesiastes 1:11. ‘There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.’ Although not an adherent of any religion, I have an eclectic interest in its many forms, including […] more…
The Challenges of Writing Another Life
My speculative fiction novel, Another Life, combines themes of family life, myths and legends, a quest and cutting-edge science. These elements are introduced in a natural, uncomplicated way, avoiding technical explanations, so as not to alienate the reader. To bring these disparate elements together, I had to overcome several challenges, the biggest being how to […] more…
The Quest for a Hidden Village
My novel, Another Life, is centred on a quest by the main protagonist, Oliver, to find a woman who waved to him from a window of a village cottage thirty years ago. Oliver begins with no motive, other than to understand a moment from his past when he glimpsed the prospect of happiness in an […] more…
New Novel Complete – Next Step: to Find an Agent
My new novel, working title, ‘Another Life’, is written and I have completed two edits. The photographs show one of the key characters. The book describes a wide-ranging quest, combining folklore, legends and ancient beliefs with the protagonist’s reminiscences of his family life. It explores the borders between dreams and memories and the social and ethical questions […] more…
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