Busy and sick but getting shit done.

(My latest newsletter, reproduced here.) Hello fiends Well, damn, it’s been a long time between newsletters. Sorry about that. I do have a few excuses. Firstly, have I told you lot about our new dog yet? That’s him above. His name is Maximo and for some reason he...

The strange condition of being a writer – latest newsletter

My latest newsletter just went out via Substack, reposted here. Being a writer is bloody weird. In some ways, it’s entirely natural to me because I’ve never really known anything different. I’ve always loved telling stories. But the longer I do this as a job and the...

The Leaves Forget is here

Hi fiends! PS Publishing (who own Absinthe Books) have announced The Leaves Forget in their newsletter. There will be a hardcover and a signed and numbered limited edition hardcover (only 100 copies!) both with that sweet Ben Baldwin art as a full wraparound cover,...

Beware the Blood Covenant

My latest newsletter just went out via Substack, but here it is: Hello fiends How the fuck are ya? I thought it was time to drop you a line again and let you know what’s up. First of all, that image above shows some stellar news. I’ve really enjoyed working with...

Sometimes we have to make hard choices

(My latest newsletter just went out – here it is) This business, man, I tell you… I know I’m in a position many would murder their granny for. I’ve worked my arse off at this gig but I recognise I’ve been lucky too. Anyone who denies the role of luck in...

Refreshing the well – The importance of rest

  There’s a well-known phenomenon in physical training and general health – we heal when we rest. If you’re sick or injured, you’ll recover much more quickly if you get lots of sleep. If you’re at the gym every day, you’ll see greater gains if you have one day...