The feasibility of floating in a bubble

Hello readers! Wicked: For Good came out last week, and since then, I’ve been pondering the physics of Glinda’s bubble. For those of you that haven’t seen the film – don’t worry. I won’t spoil anything in this post that hasn’t already been spoiled in the trailers. The reason that Glinda’s bubble has been bothering … Continue reading The feasibility of floating in a bubble →

Free book weekend: 28th-30th November

Hello readers! From Friday 28th until Sunday 30th, all of my books will be FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment in progress). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between the nations … Continue reading Free book weekend: 28th-30th November →

Frankenstein (2025) is not for fans of the book

Hello readers! Last week I watched Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which released on Netflix on the 7th of November. The film has received very positive reviews from audiences and critics alike – but now that it has breached containment and is reaching people beyond the del Toro fanbase, I am sensing a shift in opinion. … Continue reading Frankenstein (2025) is not for fans of the book →

New concept art: Amelia and Patrick

Hello readers! It’s a very short post from me this week, announcing a new addition to the “art” collection. In a break from tradition, this doodle contains not one but two characters, Amelia and Patrick. They’re from Highmoor, the first book in a high fantasy series that I’m currently writing, which is about to be … Continue reading New concept art: Amelia and Patrick →

Clayton goes to Lincolnshire

Hello readers! I recently went on holiday to Lincolnshire. It’s a part of the UK not typically regarded as a holiday destination, except by those still loyal enough to visit the coastal metropolis of Skegness. However, my family and I resisted the allure of holidaying at a North-Sea-facing Butlins, and instead opted to spend a … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lincolnshire →

Free book weekend: 8th-9th November

Hello readers! This weekend, all of my books will be FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment in progress). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between the nations bordering their forest home. … Continue reading Free book weekend: 8th-9th November →