This time, I take a look at two examples of BBC Radio's classic series starring June Whitfield as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. Miss Marple - At Bertram’s Hotel I love Agatha Christie’s books, but I used to have problem with Miss Marple. Something about a lady of senior years who earwigs conversations that seemed a … Continue reading Agatha Christie full-cast audio review: At Bertram’s Hotel and A Caribbean Mystery
Price Promotion: Environmental thriller Morrison’s Ghost
“Have you ever heard of an anti-gravity generator?” Graduate, find a job, meet someone and settle down. For ‘Jim’ (aka Morrison’s Ghost) it was supposed to be easy, so how did he wind up pursued by secret government agencies, shady corporations and a trigger-happy private eye? This fast paced environmental thriller is now half price … Continue reading Price Promotion: Environmental thriller Morrison’s Ghost
Radio Play Review: Sherlock Holmes and The Lion’s Mane
Contains mild spoilers BBC Radio Dramatisation by Bert Coules. Starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams. 50 mins approx. The Lions Mane is one of the later stories in the series in which the tale is told by Holmes himself. By now, the former resident of Baker Street is in his 50s and living in a remote … Continue reading Radio Play Review: Sherlock Holmes and The Lion’s Mane
This isn’t my first self-published book, but it’s the first time I’ve promoted one
Phil's Marvellous Machine isn’t my first self-published book. But it's the first one I’ve actually tried hard to promote.I realise that may seem strange. Why would anyone go to the trouble of writing and publishing a book, then not tell anyone about it?There is a reason. I’ve always had social media anxiety. In 2018, I … Continue reading This isn’t my first self-published book, but it’s the first time I’ve promoted one
Exploding retro tech, dark mysteries, and 10 tales to tickle ribs and chill Spines
I’m thrilled to share the news that my short story collection, Phil’s Marvellous Machine and Other Stories, is officially available now across multiple formats. Suitable for teens, and adults of (almost) all ages, this collection brings together ten different tales of comedy, mystery, and a touch of the uncanny. Phil’s Marvellous Machine: Phil’s childhood friend, old Mr. … Continue reading Exploding retro tech, dark mysteries, and 10 tales to tickle ribs and chill Spines
A coming of age story of green activism, wild invention and romance
Never judge a book by its cover, so the saying goes. But we all do it, don't we? That's why covers - first impressions - are important, and it's the reason why I opted for a re-design when launching my first ebook as a paperback. Writers are incorrigible perfectionists, and I'm no different. I couldn't resist having … Continue reading A coming of age story of green activism, wild invention and romance
