Back for its second time, The Side Quest Market will be taking over Greasley Sports Centre in Eastwood, Nottingham for a full weekend on 2nd – 3rd May. This family friendly event offers an alternative gaming market of more than 40 independent and geeky vendors, alongside activities and workshops. On Sunday 3rd May, I will…
We’ve all been there. The session is in two hours. You’re exhausted. You forgot they were going to the temple, not the tavern. You haven’t even opened your notebook. What now? Here’s the secret: you don’t need to prep everything. You just need to prep the momentum: Three Things Worth Prepping (When Time’s Running Out)…
Looking for a spark of inspiration to bring your worldbuilding to life? I’m now offering a range of tiny but mighty commissions. Short, affordable, and packed with imaginative detail. Each one is designed to give you something fun, useful, and ready to slot straight into your fictional world. Whether you’re writing, roleplaying, or just building…
From now until 31st July, I’m running a special promo over on my webstore. When you buy any of my worldbuilding guide ebooks, you’ll get the brand new Worldbuilding in 10 Minutes Cheatsheet Pack completely free. There’s no code needed. Just add one or more guide to your basket, and the pack will be added…
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ben Jackson on BBC Radio Leicester this week, where we chatted all about fantasy maps, embroidery, and the magic of storytelling stitched into cloth. You can still listen to the interview on the show’s website, starting at around 10 minutes in. The interview was prompted by the…
UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the largest Hobby Games Convention in the UK. Now in it’s 19th year, 2025 sees the event return to 4 halls of the NEC and the Hilton Hotel. I will be running another workshop at the event this year. You can add it to your schedule here. Mapping Your Fantasy…
I’m thrilled to share that one of my most unique pieces—a hand-embroidered fantasy map titled Threads of Fantasy—is currently on display at the Celebrating Creativity exhibition, hosted by Coalville CAN. The exhibition, running until Saturday 3rd May, brings together a vibrant collection of work from local artists, makers, and creators across a range of mediums….
This year will officially mark 10 years of my little, independent publishing venture. In that time I have written and published 15 fiction books, 10 worldbuilding books, and I’ve contributed work to more than 15 anthologies and collections. But most of all, I have learnt so, so much. Most of it through trial and error,…
