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,…
After a brief hiatus, my webstore has reopened, so you can buy ebook worldbuilding guides directly from me again! Why buy direct? When you buy from my webstore, I get more of the royalties, supporting me to keep creating. I’m not giving away a big chunk to a huge company. You’ll also find exclusives and…
The UK Ghost Story Festival returns for its fifth run, gathering together some of the finest writers of the supernatural for a week of activities across online and in-person events. Online events run from 14th-16th February, including workshops, talks, performances, and interviews. In-person events run from 21st-23rd February at the Museum of Making in Derby….
Swindon Story Shed is a brand new experience – a travelling bookshop, bringing all the bookselling magic of recommendations to a space near you! Selling both brand new and second hand books, this literacy outreach project also runs creative writing, art, music, and drama workshops, with free spaces available so that no one is excluded…
This past weekend, I traded at Geekcon at The Mander Centre in Wolverhampton. It was my first time at the event, and I had a great couple of days! This free event was absolutely packed with geeky traders, film and TV props, cosplayers, D&D sessions, and a retro gaming centre. The Stormtroopers and Jawas wandering…
Yesterday, I traded at the Linc-Con comic con, held at The Engine Shed, Lincoln. This was my second time there, and it’s an event I always hugely enjoy. Linc-Con is a small, intimate, friendly con, which carries the buzz and excitement of a far bigger event. And the big draw of the day is the…
Yesterday, I was trading at Edge-Lit; an annual literary event in Derby that celebrates the best of horror, science-fiction, and fantasy writing. It was fabulous to meet lots of lovely new people and to catch up with lots of old friends. I’ve been attending Edge-Lit for a full decade now. Ten years ago, I was…
