Here I share my transformation as a writer. From stumbling through the basics of writing to becoming a confident wordsmith and a trusted beta reader, my path is a testament to the power of perseverance and learning. Join me as I unveil the valuable lessons, tips, and insights I’ve gathered along the way. Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned writer, we’ll explore the fascinating world of storytelling and self-discovery together.

  • A Mereland Moment at the Café

    A Mereland Moment at the Café

    If you are visiting Furness Abbey, or live locally and have not wandered down in a while, there is now a small Mereland treat waiting for you at the Abbey Mill Café. Read more

  • Time for an Update

    Time for an Update

    Since launching in October, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier has connected with a remarkable range of readers. From bookshops to real-world locations that inspired the story, this update shares what has happened since publication and what comes next. Read more

  • Re-imagining a Mill

    Re-imagining a Mill

    History, speculation, and story converge at the Abbey Mill, as re-imagined in The Mereland Chronicles. Read more

  • Free Kindle Promotion – Until Sunday

    Free Kindle Promotion – Until Sunday

    The Kindle edition of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is free on Amazon until Sunday. If you enjoy dark fantasy with mystery, tension, and a quietly unsettling atmosphere that grows with every chapter, feel free to download a copy while the promotion is live. Read more

  • The Crier now on IngramSpark

    The Crier now on IngramSpark

    The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier is now available beyond Amazon, as it’s listed through IngramSpark for wider distribution. Readers can request local bookstores to order it and can also purchase it directly on IngramSpark. The story remains the same, now with more purchasing options, including a hardback version. Read more

  • 🎃 Tale from Mereland: The Custodian’s Cottage

    🎃 Tale from Mereland: The Custodian’s Cottage

    As Halloween settles over the Lake District, old stories stir back to life. The Custodian’s Cottage was one of my earliest tales, a ghost story born from the mist and ruins of Furness Abbey, where memory endures and the past never truly rests. Read more