Recent fiction writing
Readers’ Choice – Open Book Awards
Reviews:
Oopmph London – “I really enjoyed Just Another Tuesday in Manhattan. It explores difficult themes with sensitivity and restraint, while celebrating family, connection, and the search for belonging, all set against the bright lights of New York City. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a concise, emotionally engaging read.“
Matt McAvoy – “He is admirably upbeat in his writing, which is cheerful, affectionate, articulate and instantly accessible – and no small portion of warmth and optimism“
Just Another Tuesday in Manhattan –
Andy is a British graphic designer who has been living in New York for a couple of years – but a chance encounter unravels his understanding about himself. Andy’s typical Tuesday routine is disrupted when a stranger in New York’s Bryant Park calls out to him, “Hey, Gino – see you later in Dillons!”.
He determines to discover when ‘later’ was and sets up watch in Dillon’s bar, where he comes face-to-face with Gino – his identical twin.
Join them on an emotional – and at times harrowing journey of self-discovery over six weeks as they learn more about their separate adoptions, about who they both are – and through uncovering DNA secrets – where they actually came from.
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Scent of Death –
While driving back to his hotel in Wooler after a day working on a farmer’s systems, Jamie’s day takes a turn for the worse…
1000 word short story, to download
Truck Stop –
Pete’s early morning drive north to sort out his uncle Graham’s estate takes an unexpected turn at a seemingly innocuous truck stop.
Witnessing a suspicious rendezvous involving truckers, a mysterious Audi, and a bearded man, Pete’s unease grows. What was initially a simple family matter becomes a puzzling entanglement, as Pete discovers more about his secretive uncle’s life.
This journey of discovery forces Pete to re-evaluate his understanding of his family and the hidden truths within it.
Displaced Seasons –
Displaced Lives
The world is approaching a tipping point, as the earth steadily becomes warmer through the effects of human activity. Climates are being disrupted – usual patterns of weather are shifting – ecosystems are fractured. We all know the news headlines, which present the issue in a more theoretical and scientific way – but it is affecting lives – our lives.
Five monologues offer a series of differing viewpoints, which show how all this plays out in our lives.
COMING SOON
Working title: ‘Narrowboat Chronicle’ – a novel
Ben and Sally are a couple who experience a pivot point in their lives. Sally an artist with a growing following and starting to achieve success – Ben a designer and installer of innovative high-end kitchens and bedroom furnishings. But that all changes and they have to make drastic changes to their successful lifestyle.
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