Wow. Up in the clouds. Bluebells, an orrery and held spell bound once more by the great Dr Allan Chapman. His talk spanned the history of planet research throughout the 19th century encompassing the discovery of Uranus, helium, Norman Lockyer, orreries and much, much more! Today was the official unveiling of the restored Victorian Orrery. …
Published Author
Having had a short story selected for inclusion in an anthology which has now been published, I can now count myself as a Published Author. Exciting! Gives me hope for the future. 'Trying for Boots' is about an inspirational wheelchair rugby player and is included within 'For Sale: Baby Shoes Never Worn' an anthology to …
Daytime Television
As much as I am enjoying the delights of Homes under the Hammer, Escape to the Country/Sun/Winter Sun or wherever and the many, many antique shows I do wonder to whom the programme of delights is aimed. The adverts are definitely geared to the elderly and/or infirm. Given that most views would tend to be …
About a Fiji boy…
“Wow”, the young student doctor breathed in joy and wonder as my baby slithered into view, “that is the first time I have seen a birth. Thank you for sharing this with me.” I took my eyes off my newborn son and glanced at the young doctor. All at once the years dropped away …
…space info within stories :-)
Beyond the Horizon contains lots of info within fun space adventure stories with Danny, Lucy and Peter.
Aliens
Enjoying having time to work on the latest Peter, Danny and Lucy space adventure. This time they are exploring a planet where alien life thrives...
Space stories
Following Tim Peake's adventures in space there seems to be a pent up demand for space adventure stories tinged with realism. So frustrating to have a rejection from an agent at this time. Well, will just keep trying. Two books are already out there on AmazonKindle although it is difficult to publicise them.
Submission accepted
Exciting. Just had a short story accepted for an anthology to raise money for Make a Wish Foundation. This will be widely read 🙂
Christmas gifts…
Chris Hadfield is to visit Monmouth for a book signing of his new children's story... Why not visit Amazon to get hold of a Beyond the Horizon (or available in print form from me) in which there are no aliens, just stories sprinkled with information and facts about the Moon and the planets in our …
Machines
Here is a little something that has been well received by Short Fiction Writers facebook group: She checked all the machines. All were running nicely. No problems there. The day had been busy, busy. A lone worker. An isolated production unit. Washing now drying. Dirty plates being cleaned. Dinner prepared. She leaned back in her …
