My Portfolio

I’m More Than Just a Blogger

I have an extensive portfolio of writing produced in both professional and voluntary roles. Check out some of my work below.

Recent Blog Posts

The sun sets on 2024

The sun sets on 2024

At about 5:45am on New Year’s Eve, it occurred to me that 2024 has been the first year since I became of ‘working age’ in which I haven’t done any paid work. There are, of course, numerous reasons for this. My own health is fragile, but my wife and son’s support needs...

My 2024 in Books

My 2024 in Books

As I did last year, I want to share the list of books I have finished during 2024. Last year, I had read 55 books by New Year’s Eve. This year’s total of 47 is lower but is still pretty good, considering the amount of writing I had to do to complete my MA in Creative...

Book Review: Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet

Book Review: Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet

One of the great joys of reading is that, occasionally, you discover a book that has a profound effect on you, the reader. I’ve recently finished such a book, specifically Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet. The minds in question all belong to autistic people; some have...