Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments Available Now!

Hi all, Five years after the release of the first chapter, I am delighted to announce that the sequel is now out there for all of you. It’s been a long process, taking about seven years since I put down the first words of the continuation, but I’m really happy with the result and I […]

The Ardenna Crossing – Available now on Amazon

Hi everyone, For my friends and family who already know this, I’m sorry this will be popping up in your news feeds again today. 5 Years ago, I finally started doing what I’d always wanted to do – writing a novel. After a year of writing and several years of editing and agonising over things, […]

The Strangeness of Sales

Hi all, I ran a promotion on the eBooks this weekend and managed to sell 14 copies, which is great, and will hopefully lead to some more reviews, but I’m wondering where these sales came from. Only 5 people have viewed the post on my website, 30 people looked at the Facebook post but no-one […]

Get The Ardenna Crossing FREE this Weekend

Hi all, I am running a special promotion this weekend giving you the chance to bag a copy of both my books; The Ardenna Crossing: Between Two Worlds, and The Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments. Both books, which tell the story of Paul Armstrong and his journey into space, are FREE on ebook from […]

Shott Stories – Episode 30 Available Now

Hi everyone, Episode 30 – Horror of the Desert (Part 2) 30th episode! Antonia, Daisy and Morgan join me to complete the story of Georgina Carly. We talk about what makes a good monster, motivations, origins, and how to use other stories as inspiration. Please send us your writing so we can make you famous […]

Shott Stories – Episode 29 Available Now

Hi everyone, Episode 29 – Horror of the Desert (Part 1) Join me, Daisy and Morgan, alongside special guest contributor Antonia, as we build the story of Georgina Carly. Away on a school residential to study the wonders of Egypt, she comes across a strange book that unlocks a secret horror. Plagued by visions and […]

Shott Stories – Episode 28 Available Now

Hi everyone, Episode 28 – Special Guest – Philippa Jane Keyworth Join Morgan, Daisy and I as we talk with fantasy and historical romance author Philippa Jane Keyworth about the process and joy of creating stories. You can check out her work at www.philippajanekeyworth.com Apologies for the sound quality – we appear to have a bit […]

Top 30 Showdowns in Film

Thought I’d take a break from writing to put this together; a list I’ve been tinkering with for a few months now. Some film scenes are just fun to watch. Others hit with the kind of tension that’s been building for ages. The best showdowns aren’t only about sharp choreography or loud impacts – they’re […]

Shott Stories – Episode 27 Available Now

Hi everyone, Episode 27 – The Mix Up Mystery (Part 2) Ella, Daisy, Morgan and I wrap up the mystery of fast food entrepreneur Simon Cox, as his children rush to find out where he has been taken (well, the children that haven’t eaten Grandma’s sedative-laden banana bread!). Let’s see where this labyrinth goes. If […]

Shott Stories – Episode 26 Available Now

Hi everyone, Episode 26 – The Mix Up Mystery (Part 1) Happy New Year. We’re back. Ella, Daisy, Morgan and I are creating a new mystery story involving Spain, grandparents, churros, fast food companies and KIDNAPPING. Simon Cox is off to Spain as part of a company junket with his three children. Things are about […]

Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments – Reviews welcome

Hi all, The Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments is available now on Amazon. If any of you have read it and would leave a review, that would be magic. I’d love some feedback. It’s available on eBook and in paperback from Amazon by following the link below or scanning the QR code. https://amzn.eu/d/i5rXuyJ Don’t […]

Shott Stories – Episode 25 Available Now

Hi everyone, Episode 25 – Julian’s Horrid Christmas (Part 1) Hi all, The team left before we had a chance to pick a title, so I made this one up. Join me, Daisy, Morgan and special guest podcaster Ella, as we invent the story of 12 year old Julian, condemned to the naughty list and […]