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Writing Course 2026: “How to write and publish a novel”
I’m leading a writing course on the beautiful Greek island of Lesbos from 5-12 September 2026. A few places still available!
Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha is improbably remote, and life there is tough. Yet islanders have repeatedly preferred to live there rather than in the United Kingdom.
Red London buses and my novel “Eternal Life”
Red London buses: what can they tell us about the meaning of life? My satirical speculative thriller “Eternal Life” reveals: more than you might think. Existential questions include: when is the next bus coming?
How to live better: some easy lessons
“Eternal Life”, a satirical speculative thriller for a world obsessed by longevity, imagines a society where the relationship between time and money has crystallised into a way to trade life itself. Can this help us work out how to live better?
Death is very likely the single best invention of life
“Death is very likely the single best invention of life”: the famous Steve Jobs quote lights up my satirical speculative thriller “Eternal Life”.
Beethoven and the meaning of life: my novel “Eternal Life”
Beethoven and the meaning of life: what can my satirical speculative thriller “Eternal Life” tell us about both?
Nut-grafs & Cosmic Kickers: the perfect article or blog (2 of 3)
Nut-grafs, cosmic kickers and other obscure-sounding elements of traditional journalistic craftsmanship provide a great framework to improve your writing.
How leap seconds work – an explanation by the Science Geek
How leap seconds work. It’s one of those existential questions you never thought of, but which you can’t stop thinking about once you’ve started. I
Writing the perfect article or blog: 7 tips to speed things up (1 of 3)
Writing the perfect article or blog is easier if you follow the rules professionals use. Here are seven top writing tips to help you get started.
South-East Anatolia
South-East Anatolia is gorgeous. Yes, you want to go there. Prepare to be blown away by history and wonder.
Wealth and creativity cannot mix: my novel “Eternal Life”
Wealth and creativity are like oil and water. My speculative comedy thriller “Eternal Life” shows why artists continue to starve in garrets.
Cult movies – a hymn of praise to Zombeavers and other weird stuff
Cult movies are only for cult movie fanatics, right? Wrong. Branching out into less-known movies you can maximise your fun and light up your brain.
Hilarious short stories
Hilarious short stories. If you haven’t tried “Seven Hotel Stories” or any of the individual stories about Ms N and Tatiana, you have a treat in store.
A breakthrough in longevity: welcome to “Eternal Life”
A breakthrough in longevity: what if a massive medical advance enabled people to live forever? What would happen next? Welcome to “Eternal Life”.
How often to post blogs?
How often to post blogs? Daily, weekly, monthly? What frequency of blogging will attract maximum readership? How about social media? You can use social media
Sci-fi overtakes reality: what if your speculative novel becomes real?
Sci-fi often overtakes reality. In my books, many of my worst predictions about the future are already coming true – like chips in people. A
Funny short story ideas
Looking for funny short story ideas? The “Seven Hotel Stories” are a wonderful, novel-length volume packed with wicked black humour.
Eternal Life: what motivates terrorists?
What motivates terrorists? What are their true goals ? “Eternal Life” explains. My satirical thriller “Eternal Life“ explores what motivates terrorists. What motivates terrorists? What
Walking the Berlin Wall: how to discover Berlin’s invisible best feature
Walking the Berlin Wall is a great way to see where the city’s greatest feature used to stand. It’s a fascinating and invigorating trip. When
Hotel Story reviews: 19 reviews about Seven Hotel Stories
Hotel Story reviews are key to deciding which Hotel Stories are worth reading. Here is a collection of them, gathered from Amazon.
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