The first proper grown-up clever novel I ever read was John Fowles’ The French Lieutenant’s Woman. I was 16-years-old. It…
King of the Bored Frontier – selected chapters part 4
If you’ve ever been to a private view you’ll know it’s usually full of freeloaders and nobodies. For this chapter…
King of the Bored Frontier – selected chapters part 3
A bumper triple-bill of Britart and art school musings. Fresh connection Fantastic. Everyone’s gone home already. You have to get…
King of the Bored Frontier – selected chapters part 2
Another little taster from the novel. This one is where the narrator’s motives are laid fairly bare… Texan Bar Kid…
King of the Bored Frontier – selected chapters part 1
As it’s nearly the two-year anniversary of King of the Bored Frontier being published, I’m going to post a few…
He’s the greatest writer… John Berger
I miss John Berger. When he was alive I just liked knowing he was there. Knowing he was somewhere, probably…
How I wrote Daddy’s Little Secret
What interests me about my story, Daddy’s Little Secret (Unthology 5, Unthank Books), is how different it is to my novel…
Interview: Foe Publishing
In this interview for Foe Publishing, I discuss the dangers and pleasures of writing an anti-novel, not relying on plot,…
Short story: Daddy’s Little Secret
My name is George Ashford and late this afternoon I disposed of my daughter’s body. My wife, Marie, does not…
King of the Slags… or is it?
Intro Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in 2012 The Literary Consultancy asked me to submit a story to their brand spanking new writers’…
