I write primarily - but not exclusively - speculative fiction , ranging from short stories to an eight-book series set in a world not unlike Europe - and beyond - in early medieval times. (But no wizards, dragons, elves or unicorns, just humans dealing with the complications of love, war, divided loyalties and the call of home.) I toss out the occasional poem, some even more occasional thoughts about writing in general, and a few peeks at my work-in-progress. I’m honoured if you choose to read my work, whether it’s once or every post.


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Writing about birding, history, and landscape, both in fictional worlds and the world under this sun.

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Birder, walker, writer. History, landscape history & nature geek. UK/Canada dual citizen/resident.; I write about both. Fiction, poetry, non-fiction.