Audiobooks The Lord of the Rings – JRR Tolkien (read by Andy Serkis) There is no point in me harping on about this brilliant novel. However, I will talk about the narration of this audiobook version. During the Covid lockdown, Andy Serkis streamed a live reading of The Hobbit for charity, which I tuned into. …
I must admit, I never used to be the keenest of fans on the classics such as Thomas Hardy. Yet, after watching every conceivable adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd, I gave the book a go. The impetus was also spurred on by the fact my Dad keeps sheep. After this, I kept seeing …
The delight (and bane) of writing fantasy is world building. As well as writing the story, the author must also become a tour guide, knowledgeable in the environment, people, cultures, and much more. Alongside the book, there will be hundreds of notes compiling the equivalent of a Lonely Planet guide to your fantasy realm. How …
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A conversation with Kieron Circuit @callow_explorer on keeping records of our work in progress has prompted me to think of its benefits. I am the first to admit that I cringe when I read through my first drafts. Personally, writing them is equally the most unenjoyable part of the entire writing process. In my head, I can …
Welcome to my new website! Here you will discover my creative pursuits through writing, art and photography, as well as a personal insight into my life here in Cornwall. The change came about because I felt my previous domain name only focused on my writing. This domain fits to me and can adapt more fluidly. …