‘A Symphony of Horrors: Oravský Castle, Slovakia’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase

Author Robert Fear runs a creative writing showcase every year on his Fred’s Blog. He then selects various contributions for publication in an anthology. I am delighted that two of my contributions are set for inclusion this year! ‘A Symphony of Horrors: Oravský Castle, Slovakia’ is the second piece. Besides exploring a rather fabulous castle,Continue reading “‘A Symphony of Horrors: Oravský Castle, Slovakia’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase”

‘That Was So Hebden Bridge!’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase

Author Robert Fear runs a creative writing showcase every year on his Fred’s Blog. He then selects various contributions for publication in an anthology. I am delighted that two of my contributions are set for inclusion this year! ‘That Was So Hebden Bridge’ is the first piece. It’s a preview of a chapter from myContinue reading “‘That Was So Hebden Bridge!’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase”

Comic Memoir Book Review – Building The Beast: How (Not) To Build An Overland Camper

I am delighted to share with you this wonderful review of my new book, Building The Beast: How (Not) To Build An Overland Camper by D.G. Kaye, herself a distinguished memoirist, who chose my book for her Sunday Book Review. “This book is an incredible read. It may be called Building The Beast, but this is soContinue reading “Comic Memoir Book Review – Building The Beast: How (Not) To Build An Overland Camper”

Guns, Bulls’ Balls, & Lampreys

“Are you sure there’s nothing provocative about parking an army truck just across the river from Russia, with its rear barn doors 100 metres from the border?” “No,” Mark replied with confident finality. “I might take my paddle board out…” he added with a mischievous grin. “No,” I said, with confident finality. I know whatContinue reading “Guns, Bulls’ Balls, & Lampreys”