Run Free: reflecting on change
Earlier this year I finished my first novel. The title is Run Free and it’s set in 1976, in the Newport I remember from my childhood. I grew up on the east side of the River Usk where the majority of … Continued
Breathing life into old writing projects
I recently engaged in an interesting discussion with a writing friend about whether or not it’s worthwhile – or even wise – to resurrect old writing projects. The topic was particularly pertinent for us: this summer we’ve both finished novels … Continued
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The Algarve Book Cellar
I’d heard about the secondhand book shop in Carvoeiro ages ago but, despite living little more than 12 km away, I’d never got round to visiting it. Fortunately, that all changed when I was visiting my friend Jane recently and … Continued
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The world needs a Newport novel – mine
I’ve been quiet on the blogging front for quite a while now. The main reason for my apparent tardiness is that I’ve been dedicating my time and energy on completing a Newport novel I started several years ago – a … Continued
