There is a palpable and profound feeling of grief and shock–around the world, but especially in the United Kingdom–at the passing of the Queen. Most of us have known no other monarch and are now struggling to get used to Read more…
Oops! Haven’t posted in quite a while. Time flies when you’re in a pandemic. Ironically, it is lockdown that somehow seemed to stifle my creativity. Most people, facing being stuck at home with time on their hands, got on with Read more…
If you have read The Planet Baggers and are a fan of my style of humour then, whilst you patiently await The Space Hoppers, perhaps I could point you in the direction of a series of short humorous stories based Read more…
Everyone wants to be liked. Humans seem to have a genetically inbuilt need for approval. It is deep-rooted in our psyche. We are social animals, pack animals, and it is a primal urge within us to be accepted by others Read more…
Social media is such an incredible development in human history. It has brought people together from all corners of the world and allowed them to connect in a way that science fiction certainly never saw coming. You can become lifelong Read more…
Yesterday finally saw the release of Apple’s much-hyped and eagerly awaited software update for Macs. Catalina has sailed into the sunset; Big Sur has breezed through customs to replace it. Let’s get some perspective here—most of the world couldn’t give Read more…
Language is a weird and wonderful invention. And a rich language such as English has a staggering number of words available to you. Sadly, in everyday life we only use a few thousand on a regular basis. Some studies suggest Read more…
I’ll be honest with you, I don’t really know where to begin with this. I’m supposed to be a writer but Katie has left me lost for words with her new album (though only temporarily, I warn you). I had Read more…
The Planet Baggers is one of the most amusing and entertaining books I have ever read. There’s nothing quite like getting a good review from another writer, and that is exactly what author Johan Bakker has kindly given The Planet Read more…
I feel myself sinking out of my depth into the deep to dream, to sleep to gently weep and never reap all the seeds I’ve sown The siren is calling I cannot resist her freezing lair ice eyes, white hair Read more…