Six-minute summary: Ada Lovelace

Hello readers! It’s time for a six-minute summary. Ada Lovelace was one of the first computer programmers – an impressive achievement, given that she was born in 1815, well over a century before the modern concept of a "computer” was established. She worked with the eminent mathematician Charles Babbage, who had designed an “Analytical Engine” … Continue reading Six-minute summary: Ada Lovelace →

The blog is two years old!

Hello readers! On the 27th November, this blog reached its second anniversary. We now have two whole years of miscellaneous waffle in the post archives, all tangentially related to fantasy and science fiction. This week I’m taking the opportunity to look back over the last twelve months, picking out my favourite posts and acknowledging some … Continue reading The blog is two years old! →

Another Lego model for the collection

Hello readers! Just a short post from me today. You might remember that back in May I shared a Lego castle from my Highmoor series. Well, today I’m sharing another! A second castle has been added to the collection, and this one is a lot more intricate. Those familiar with the second book might recognise … Continue reading Another Lego model for the collection →

Free book weekend: 22nd-24th November

Hello readers! From Friday to Sunday, all my books will be FREE on Amazon (find them here). 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: 22nd-24th November →

Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part Two – The South)

Hello readers! I recently went on holiday to Lanzarote, and I have split my adventures and musings into two posts (see part one here). This week concerns the southern half of the island, which is home to its youngest volcanic features, located in and around the Timanfaya National Park. This week’s post will cover my … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part Two – The South) →

Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part One – The North)

Hello readers! Last week I was on holiday on Lanzarote, a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Africa. Here in the UK, the island has a reputation for being a package-holiday hotspot, and it’s a popular destination for Brits seeking cheap alcohol and horrific sunburn. Millions of people travel to the island each year … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part One – The North) →

Free book weekend: 26th-27th October

Hello readers! This weekend, all my books will be FREE on Amazon (find them here). 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 … Continue reading Free book weekend: 26th-27th October →

New concept art: Eddie

Hello readers! Just a short post from me today. I’m adding a new doodle to the art collection, and I’m also dropping the quotation marks from “collection” now that it contains five artworks (three characters and two maps – that’s a collection, right?). This is Eddie, one of the protagonists in my Highmoor series. If … Continue reading New concept art: Eddie →

Clayton climbs Yr Wyddfa

Hello readers! Last weekend I was in North Wales with some old friends from university, and we finally decided to climb Yr Wyddfa, the highest mountain in Wales. We meet in North Wales every autumn, and although this hike had been in our sights for years, we had always been deterred by miserable weather. It … Continue reading Clayton climbs Yr Wyddfa →

Progress Update: September 2024

Hello readers! It has been a very busy month, and this is only a short post to give you some idea of what I’ve been up to recently. The fourth book in the Highmoor series is slowly coming together, and I’m gradually releasing more supporting material (art, maps, etc.) for the website. However, I have … Continue reading Progress Update: September 2024 →