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2024 is exciting far!

I have somewhat neglected to write here, as I have now got a regular spot writing a blog article each month for the Felixstowe magazine App https://thefelixstowemagazine.com This is a wonderful local app, which showcases local talent, event, venues – always an interesting read. I write PENspiration! (click to reveal my January article and clickContinue reading “2024 is exciting far!”

A few great books to read!

Arcanum Fabulas by Bam Barrow The book I’d like to talk about first is the fabulous debut by Bam Barrow. A writer after my own heart, he has had several stories published in Grinning Skull Press and Punk Noir magazines and is a champion of occult fiction and folk horror. I was honoured to writeContinue reading “A few great books to read!”

New Year 2024, ‘ Glamping’ and new projects on the go!

The year came to an end on a creative high. Not only had I been published in the Suffolk Writer’s group anthology, A Tapestry of poetry, and been to a beautiful book launch to perform some work, I’d also finished my second full collection of poetry, That Little Voice, and received all the beautiful illustrationsContinue reading “New Year 2024, ‘ Glamping’ and new projects on the go!”

Exhausting? NO! Proof that life improves with age.

I had a look back when I was sorting out my biography, and I can’t believe the things I have done in a short space of time. Here’s a sample of my journey so far: I am a writer, tutor and actor. I graduated from Essex University, (UK) with a degree in Literature, and laterContinue reading “Exhausting? NO! Proof that life improves with age.”

A taste of things to come!

As well as the imminent publication of my second poetry collection, That Little Voice, (copyright Virginia Betts, 2023) being on the horizon, I have also been busy putting together the second collection of stories. The amazing Lyn Stuart is once again illustrating for me. I’ve got the usual gothic, ghosts and other supernatural tales, butContinue reading “A taste of things to come!”

Book events coming up!

Please join me to grab a copy of Tourist to the Sun, my poetry collection, and/orThe Camera Obscure, my gothic story collection. This follows being one of the winning authors for the inaugural fringe event. Come and meet me – I’ll be in festive mode and obligatory funny hat, signing copies and having a chat!Continue reading “Book events coming up!”

The adventures of Maximillian Khartoum the Third and the secret of the universe: PART 2, INSIDE THE LIBRARY.

Max pricked up his ginger ears as the click click of tiny heels – kitten heels, he smiled inwardly – signalled his potential entrance to the library.  With a swoosh of the door, he took his chance and in he slipped, lightning-quick. He darted behind a shelf, carefully avoiding the CCTV he knew was there.Continue reading “The adventures of Maximillian Khartoum the Third and the secret of the universe: PART 2, INSIDE THE LIBRARY.”

New story: Dead Swan.

I’d like to herald the dawn of the new press Urban Pigs who have published my brand new story Dead Swan. Please see this link to have a read. I include a warning for the faint hearted – this story includes drug and crime references. I was inspired by the finding of a real deadContinue reading “New story: Dead Swan.”