I have already declared on here that I’m an avid reader of novels. Of those I’ve read over the years, I’m sure I could count on one hand the number that were written by women. That statement may be interpreted as sexist, but it is in no way meant as such. I’m not discrediting female …
Ever since our earliest ancestors began telling one another stories we have enjoyed tales of adventure, daring and heroism. It matters not whether the account is real or make believe, our level of enjoyment is proportionate to the thrill of the tale. The more gutsy the courage and greater the risk the more rewarding the …
As is the case with Marmite, fans of author Stephen King fall into two diametrically opposed camps. Those who love his work occupy one side. On the other are those who either dislike his work intensely or, as is sadly so often the case, those who have never read him and never will ... 'because …
If you're a regular visitor to this site and have already read my two posts Set on a Pilgimage and A Delayed Departure you'll already be aware that I'm a big fan of Tolkien's classic novel, 'The Lord of the Rings'. You'll know, too, that I regularly follow in the footsteps of Frodo and his …
In my post of August 10 I announced that I was set on a pilgrimage, one which I also confidently declared would commence the following month. Such was my certainty, I was quite specific about the date: The twenty-third of September. If you've not yet read that offering, you may wish to do so before …
In harvest-time, harvest-folk, servants and all, should make, all together, good cheer in the hall; And fill out the black bowl of blythe to their song, O! let them be merry all harvest-time long. It is August. Here in England our feathered migrant visitors are fidgety. Resident counterparts, their summer moult almost complete, are beginning …
Deepdale led Levi down the narrow street and halted outside a ramshackle, timber-fronted structure. The fox ranger took care to hold his russet brush-tail above the street’s filth, though the hem of his frock coat trailed, leaving a track in his wake. Leaning buildings loomed either side of them, their gables drawn together high above, …
Today I upload Chapter Thirteen of my debut novel for young readers, 'The Door to Caellfyon'. This is the book's final chapter. It is not, however, the end of the story. When I completed my first draft back in 2015, my initial flush of satisfaction at completing this, my largest project to date, was tempered …
Today I add here the penultimate chapter of 'The Door to Caellfyon', my novel for young readers. I apologise for the tardiness of this latest instalment. The role of political activist and freedom fighter can be a tad busy at times and, with the UK's puppet-government once again playing the role of silly buggers, last …
The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is the fear of the unknown.Howard Phillips Lovecraft I have been a fan of horror fiction and movies for many years. Of the two I much prefer fiction. The written word coupled with human imagination is far more …
RAVEN MOON 