On Saturday evening I got a message from my friend Roz that Chris had died. Awful, sad, a massive loss, but to be honest it wasn't unexpected. He had been ill for a very long time - and after many health setbacks I think he really wanted to go. He leaves a massive hole. No [...]
Writers want to be left alone. Kind of. It has been the wettest of winters. Right now it's pouring outside. The house I'm living in on the west of Ireland is built on old bog land. The water lies immediately under the grass of the scrappy lawn. Where I've planted trees, it comes right to [...]
I would be delighted if you could join me, to launch the new DS Alex Cupidi novel The Wild Swimmers at The Mermaid Inn, Rye, Mermaid St, Rye TN31 7EY. To RSVP, please complete the booking form below. There will be drinks, a short discussion of the book and an opportunity to buy personalised copies. The event [...]
So part of the move here to this western edge of Ireland was so I could walk more. It's not like I'm an insane walker but - as I'm sure all the writers here will agree - sitting down for hours writing is not a great way for your body to spend its time. And [...]
In January, I moved to Ireland. Well, I'm living here for over half the year and then heading back to Brighton and my Devon writing shack in the bits between. I've been here over a month now and it's quiet round here in winter. I've slid into a great routine of starting writing at about [...]
