Creating children’s books has been one of the most rewarding parts of my writing journey. After publishing A Home For Emy , I knew I wanted to continue writing stories for younger readers—stories that were fun, engaging, and gently reflective of the world around us. That decision led to the creation of the Olly The Jack series, inspired by my own dog, Olly—a tiny Jack Russell Terrier with an enormous personality (and weighing just 3.9kg!). In this post, I’d love to take you

Back in February, my little Jack Russell terrier Olly and I had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a truly unique photoshoot with photographer Rayh. The session was part of her new creative project, From Still to Seen, and it turned out to be an experience I’ll treasure for years to come.

Every author remembers the moment their first book began to take shape. For me, that moment arrived in a quiet antique shop in Alston , tucked away in the hills of Cumbria , where I discovered an old military coat that seemed to carry a history of its own. That discovery became the inspiration for my debut novel, The Vintage Coat , first published in 2015 and reissued in an extended edition in 2020. This novel marked the beginning of my journey as a published author—and it re

As an author, one of the questions I’m often asked is where do your story ideas come from? With my novel CAROUSEL (first published in 2016),

This week, we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day — Victory in Europe Day — a landmark moment that signalled the end of World War Two in Eur

The Vintage Coat 10th anniversary — The Lost Chapter

As a gay man and a writer, my stories have often explored a variety of themes, yet until recently, I have not placed LGBTQ+ characters at...

In this exclusive short story, originally published for the 2024 Authors at the Armouries anthology, we step into the streets of Florence

I'm thrilled to announce that my children's book, "Olly & The Christmas Rescue," has been featured in the Christmas edition of Kidliomag.

Illusions of Murder: A Victorian Mystery Set in Whitby