For a time during my twenties I worked in construction, a brief happy period betwixt my military years and my eventual shift to driving trucks. On the… Read more “The Zen of Lumber Stone and Pen”

Christmas is a time to filter thoughts and reflect on what’s important – not what’s on sale. It’s an annual marker stone enabling us look back at… Read more “Reflections of Christmas’ past”

I was born in the north of England and grew up in Sussex down in the south east, but more recently spent many years living in Cornwall… Read more “Kernow a Celtic wonderland”

As I stare out on these cold castle walls, awaiting the inevitable attack by the baying hordes below, my mercurial mind wanders down dark paths, causing me… Read more “The High Born Lady’s Tale”

Have you ever had that creeping feeling you’re not alone? Maybe you are walking through a wood as autumnal leaves dance by your face. It’s cold. You… Read more “Doors within Doors”

There are some terrific fantasy writers out there at the moment: Joe Abercrombie, Scott Lynch, Patrick Rothfuss, Trudi Canavan, and of course GRR Martin – to name… Read more “The Delectable Dozen : my twelve top fantasy reads”

It’s tough running a country. Especially when your father (the king) dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances. And at just twenty-two you have all the responsibility and decisions… Read more “Ariane of the Swords: her views on ruling, war, and the idiot Corin an Fol”

People often ask me why I became a writer and where I got my inspiration for the Legends of Ansu series. The obvious answers are: books, a… Read more “M&M’s + 1 = The Magic of Music and Movies”

I, Corin an Fol, one time heavy drinker, womaniser and general good for nothing, was born during the night of the Great Storm. That same infamous blow… Read more “Dawn of Attitude: Part 1. Back Then – Reasons for being Corin”