Hello readers! From Friday 3rd until Monday 6th, 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 on the way soon). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between … Continue reading Free book weekend: 3rd-6th April
Tag: science fiction
Project Hail Mary (2026) is heartfelt and fun
Hello readers! A few days ago I went to see Project Hail Mary, the new science fiction block-buster starring Ryan Gosling. To sum up my verdict in a single sentence: I loved this film, and I think everyone should see it when they get the chance. I can easily see it becoming a comfort film, … Continue reading Project Hail Mary (2026) is heartfelt and fun
Six-minute summary: John Harrison
Hello readers! It’s time for another six-minute summary. Today we’re exploring the life of John Harrison, an eighteenth-century English clockmaker. If you’ve heard of him already, it is likely in the context of the “longitude problem” which hindered ocean navigation for most of human history. John Harrison’s solution was a clock with unparallelled time-keeping capabilities … Continue reading Six-minute summary: John Harrison
The ever-shifting “cringe window”
Hello readers! Today’s post will be a little more introspective than usual. I’d like to discuss the way that creators perceive their own work (be they writers, artists, musicians, game developers, you name it). Specifically, I was wondering whether anyone else can relate to a concept that I have dubbed the “cringe window” – a … Continue reading The ever-shifting “cringe window”
Pluribus had me transfixed: I highly recommend it
(Pluribus logo and original image from Apple Inc. https://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/originals/pluribus/) Hello readers! This review might seem a little late, given that the first episode of Pluribus released way back in November. But this is an Apple TV show, and I don’t have Apple TV – so I had to wait until one of my friends invited … Continue reading Pluribus had me transfixed: I highly recommend it
Blog plans for 2026
Hello readers! Happy new year! I’d like to post a quick update regarding upcoming projects on this blog. I’m not planning any major overhauls of its structure: all posts will remain related to science fiction and fantasy (sometimes tangentially). But last year, some of my favourite post formats were underused, with only two six-minute summaries … Continue reading Blog plans for 2026
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
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
Amazon’s War of the Worlds: so bad it’s good advertising
Hello readers! I’m a bit late to the party on this one, so I suspect that many of you are already familiar with this cinematic travesty… But, for those of you who dwell outside the YouTube and Letterboxd bubbles, it is with deep regret that I must inform you about Amazon’s recent film adaptation of … Continue reading Amazon’s War of the Worlds: so bad it’s good advertising
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