The Death of the Author
The band is working hard on our test piece for the Area finals at the moment. The process is a tried and tested one, you pull it apart,...
The lost art of letter writing
A few weeks ago I was rummaging through some boxes in the loft and I found a letter my dad had written to me when I was living in India....
Bunch of Fives
NARC magazine invited me to talk about five writers and novels that inspired 'The Storm.' You can read the article here.
My Festive 25 - Albums of 2017
I love writing lists, and there are few I look forward to more than my favourite albums of the year. I usually say in no particular...
When will we see the next book Chris?
It's been a strange few months. I started a new job in the summer, managing youth projects for the National Citizen Service. It’s...
Musical Memories
In the drawer by my bed is a bundle. Bound by a bootlace, a collection of concert tickets, musical memories, most of the gigs I’ve ever...
The trees came without warning
‘The trees came without warning. A forest of dense, impenetrable branches sweeping for miles across the battered coastland of the north....
Music. Oof.
One of the pleasures of becoming a writer has been meeting so many talented and creative people. I have become aware of a whole network...
Music and poetry - guest post by Harry Gallagher
Today I welcome another guest on my site writing about the impact music has had on their lives, and in this case their writing. I’m...
'What I've Been Waiting For' - guest post
Today I am hosting another in my series of guest blogs from local creative people who have been inspired by music. Graham Chambers is a...
