Writer's Blog
January was castles, coastlines, and word counts. A New Year break in Cheshire turned into a locked room novella, a trip north brought Vikings, Uhtred, and Titanic history into the mix, and Knox’s next case edged close to “first draft finished”.
January was castles, coastlines, and word counts. A New Year break in Cheshire turned into a locked room novella, a trip north brought Vikings, Uhtred, and Titanic history into the mix, and Knox’s next case edged close to “first draft finished”.
December wasn’t big and dramatic, but it was full: Christmas with the kids, flu, rain, a London pod that felt like being back on ops, and not nearly enough writing. If you fancy a honest end-of-year roundup rather than a highlight reel, here’s my December blog.
November 2025 was packed with birthdays, bonfires, a Counting Crows pilgrimage to Leeds. Remembrance took centre stage and a new job tested me, whilst writing stalled then reignited, and Knox’s next chapter finally clicked into place.
A reflection on a modern travel delay that triggers memories of a far harsher wait: seventy-two hours stuck in a Basra airhead during R&R in 2006.
After months of preparation, writing, and anticipation, it's finally here—the official launch event for my new novel, Protegimus!
Meet Harry Knox—a gritty, no-nonsense private investigator whose roots in the Royal Military Police define every step he takes. Tough, authentic, and driven by a deep sense of justice, Harry navigates civilian life armed with decades of military precision and integrity. Here's a closer look at the man behind the mission.
After quietly releasing my memoir, I decided my next literary project deserved a louder introduction to the world.
Transitioning from memoir to fiction was an unexpected yet thrilling next step in my writing journey.
Everyone has a story within them, a story that defines, shapes, and sometimes haunts them. For me, writing 'Beneath the Red Cap' was more than storytelling; it was about confronting memories, finding closure, and ultimately, reclaiming my life.
After writing Squaddiesaurus, I needed a way to showcase its humorous, irreverent spirit. Inspired by a classic British Army answer phone message, I created a funny video promo that captures exactly what the book is about, light-hearted banter, playful digs, and a good laugh at military life. Here's how it all came together!
Have you ever accidentally written a book? No? Well, neither had I—until I tried compiling a few military phrases and ended up with an entire whimsical dictionary perfect for the loo! Writing a book is rarely