Although I’ve been a fan of anime and manga most of my life now (ever since seeing an advert for Akira on VHS in the early 90s, a whole story in itself), Berserk was something I came a bit late to. It’s one of those titles that constantly tops “must read/see” lists, and is something…
As well as working on my main story (calling it a “book” sounds wrong still), I’m also working on more short stories set in the same world. These will generally be stand alone stories that link together but don’t require one to be read to understand the others. Next up is The Badger Knight, not…
Anyone who knows this book may find it a strange choice for an “influence” for the kind of work I’m aiming for. But bear with me… Ryu Murakami is probably best known in the west for being the writer of Audition, which was adapted into a film by Takashi Miike, released at a time when…
The first in a series of short stories fleshing out the world of the “Children of Wolves”.
First up: The Knight Of Ivy.
The Ryngwoode is a mysterious and dangerous place that few people dare to enter. It is a vast forest that covers the area between Knaresburgh and the ruins of Malton, dotted with the ruins of settlements that were once thriving and prosperous, but were abandoned during the wars following the rebellion against Henry II. The…
The town of Knaresburgh sits on the river Nidd, in the north of England. It has a long and rich history, dating back to the Norman conquest and was instrumental in the rebellion against Henry II, which led to his downfall. The castle, which sits on the edge of a cliff overlooking the river valley,…
For those few of you who have been following me on social media for a while the content of this new site may be a bit of a surprise. And for those just discovering my work: welcome! Either way, I hope you enjoy what you find here and please feel free to share it far…