Shott Stories – Episode 16 Available Now

Hi everyone, Cian, Haydon, Polly and I read out a submitted piece about our old story, Space Heist, then we start thinking about a science fiction story about brain-computer interfaces and digital immortality. We’re going to finish this one on Friday so get your ideas to us before then by e-mailing shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-td5sb-1834650 Cheers Richard

The Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments – TRAILER #1

Hello everyone, Here is the first trailer for The Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments. The sequel to my first novel will be released Winter 2025. I’m currently editing and can’t wait to share the next piece of Paul Armstrong’s journey with you all. For updates, check out http://www.richardaustinwriter.com This trailer was created using royalty-free […]

28 Days of Love on Screen – Day 17 – Best ‘unrequited love’ Story

Day 17 Best ‘Unrequited Love’ Story Very recent, this one; but something that’s really stuck with me ever since I saw it. I didn’t expect to be as taken with Netflix’s 3 Body Problem as I was, but when I watched it, I was hooked. I found the story of Will and Jin to be […]

Get The Ardenna Crossing free this weekend

Hi all, Letting you know that you can get your (virtual) hands on my debut novel, The Ardenna Crossing: Between Two Worlds completely free this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, the Kindle version of Paul Armstrong’s story will be free on Amazon. Here is the link… https://amzn.eu/d/2YQiEO7 Happy reading, Richard

Ardenna Crossing 2 Update – First Draft Complete

Hi all, After a long, long slog, nearly six years since I wrote the first lines of this sequel, I’m very pleased to say that the first draft is done and the next stage is here. The Ardenna Crossing: A Thousand White Fragments Paul and the crew of the Ardenna have been taken through the […]

Shott Stories – Episode 7

Hi all, Episode 7 – The Shadow Stalker (Part 1) The whole team is here for the first part of a festive double episode where we tackle the horror genre. Introducing super famous actor, Jessica Law. Currently on location in Mexico filming a science fiction blockbuster, she’s about to step into dangerous territory and disturb […]

Ardenna Crossing 2 – update

Richard is making progress on his book “A Thousand White Fragments,” having added 169 words and aiming for 8 more chapters. Despite facing challenges, he is determined to complete the book by February, promising an exciting and unpredictable story. He plans to seek feedback after a thorough review.

AD Skinner – an X-Files poem for Cameron

Hi all, A very generous donation of £15 to the cause from Cameron, a former student of mine. He requested a poem about the X-Files. I had a bit of a marathon a while back but stalled halfway through Season 2. that means it’s been an awful long time since I eatched anything beyond that. […]

A Chance to Perform

Got the chance to read some of The Ardenna Crossing this evening… to an audience! This was part of the Surrey New Writers Festival which took place today at the University of Surrey. Here I am, expertly photographed by my six-year-old daughter. There were some really talented writers there sharing their work, including some excellent […]

Casting Dune 2 – Anya Taylor-Joy – initial reaction

Wow! What a piece of news. Seeing Anya Taylor-Joy at the London Premiere of Dune Part 2, along with the confirmation that she plays a secret role in the film, is very exciting news. March 1st is creeping up and there’s not long to wait now before seeing the conclusion of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of […]