Artificial Aphantasia

Hello readers! This week I discovered the “Bing Image Creator” – an AI image generator which anyone can use for free (i.e., for the measly price of handing all your search data to Microsoft). I’m aware that you’ve probably heard enough about AI art by now, so I thought I’d try and approach this thorny … Continue reading Artificial Aphantasia →

Highmoor Maps: Book One

Hello readers! This week, I’m presenting the first map for the Highmoor series, covering the places visited in the first book. I’m also realising that I’ve made my life difficult by naming the book series after a location, because although this map covers the places visited in the book Highmoor, it is not just a … Continue reading Highmoor Maps: Book One →

Muesli musings

Hello readers! Today’s blog post was triggered by a mundane observation that turned out to be interesting. Have you ever noticed that in a box of muesli, the largest pieces (e.g., Brazil nuts) tend to rise to the surface? I was reminded of this phenomenon yesterday, when I noticed that a bag of mixed herbs … Continue reading Muesli musings →

New book out now: Sylvre

Hello readers! I have just published a new book on Amazon. This is Sylvre, the second instalment in the Highmoor series. To celebrate the launch, all my other books are free for this weekend (10th and 11th June). If you haven't picked up the first book, Highmoor, now's your chance! Amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7LVH17V Highmoor series … Continue reading New book out now: Sylvre →

Is lava wet? And other questions

Hello readers! I’ve been playing more Tears of the Kingdom recently, and some of the “lava physics” in that game reminded me of various questions I have been asked over the years about lava in films and video games. This blog has hosted plenty of “cool rocks” since its inception, but we haven’t yet talked … Continue reading Is lava wet? And other questions →