The image of the corn dolly on the cover of my book Conditions Are Different After Dark attracts admiration and questions on the origins of the corn dolly. In the book, a village shopkeeper explains: “The term corn dolly is a relatively modern one. They were originally called harvest trophies. Making them was a bit […]more…
Book Six Complete; What Next?
I have recently completed my latest book, with a working title of ‘Conditions Are Different After Dark’. While I go through the process of seeking a publisher, I need to decide what to write next. As a starting point, I am revisiting my published books to compare the elements that make them unique. My first […]more…
My new novel. The Visitors, is featured on page 23 of the November/December edition of The Village Emporium. Then Visitors is ideal reading for the long dark evenings.more…
Business Cards for The Visitors Have Arrived
Business cards for my new novel, The Visitors, have arrived in time for publication day tomorrow.more…
October 2022 Blog Tour for The Visitors
The Blog Tour for my new novel, The Visitors, is now organised for October. Watch this space for reviews.more…
Essex Authors Day 11th June 2022: Crafting a Speculative Novel
Bookings are now open for the workshop I am hosting on 11th June 2022 at Chelmsford Library, entitled Crafting a Speculative Novel. Details of the session, as described in the press release, are as follows: ‘This interactive session will explore the writing process from the initial idea to completion. Essex author Owen W Knight highlights […]more…