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THE BRIDGE BETWEEN LOVE AND DEATH

The bridge at dusk. A romantic affair, a couple joined arm-in-arm, leaning against the side wall, exchanging stolen kisses and private smiles. How she longed for that to be her life. Instead she waited for her contact. Five minutes past the hour. They were late. How long before she aborted? The couple resumed their evening […]

WHEN WE DANCE

When she danced, she left behind the grey walls and barred windows. She broke free from all that restrained her and held her back. Her world came to life in glorious technicolour and barriers fell away. She could feel the music flowing through her. It was more than an urge or a desire, it was […]

ALL WE CANNOT LEAVE BEHIND – LIBERTON LOCATIONS

Liberton, a suburb to the south of Edinburgh’s Old Town, is the main location for my new novel, ‘All We Cannot Leave Behind’, a historical thriller set in the years before and after the First World War – three children are missing, abducted from the poorhouse in the city. When a body is found near […]

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

‘She’s at it again.’ ‘You’re going to get yourself in trouble. Get away from the window.’ ‘She can’t see us. If she could she would draw her curtains.’ ‘Who is it this time?’ ‘Another man. Don’t recognise him, must be a new client.’ ‘At least it isn’t a woman. The things she does with them.’ […]

LIFE’S A BEACH

‘Just a little further.’ He insisted on getting away from the crowds. Somehow, she was carrying the picnic, the towels and the buckets and spades. ‘Here’s the perfect spot,’ he declared. He stood admiring the ocean while she organised the towels and applied sun cream to all. ‘You kids go off and build a sandcastle. […]

ALL WE CANNOT LEAVE BEHIND – EDINBURGH LOCATIONS

‘All We Cannot Leave Behind’, my new novel set around Edinburgh in the first two decades of the 20th century, features many buildings and locations that can still be seen around the city today. Below is a gallery of images of some of the present day locations that feature in and inspired the novel. Click […]

BLOCKED PIPE

‘Try it now,’ called Archie from the kitchen. Agnes turned the outdoor tap. A solitary drip appeared. ‘Any better?’ ‘Still not working. Can we call a plumber now?’ ‘No need for that, I can fix it. Just be patient.’ Archie came out and handed her a small hammer. ”Try tapping it, see if we can […]

THE AWAKENING

He awoke as the earth started moving. He was rising, bumping his way up to heaven. He thought it would have been a gentler journey. Instead his head thudded with the sound of heavy machinery and he was tossed around the beat-up car he had fallen asleep in. With a bang, everything stopped. The car […]

ALL WE CANNOT LEAVE BEHIND – PUBLICATION DAY

Today, 28th February, is the official publication day for my latest novel, ‘All We Cannot Leave Behind’, an historical crime thriller set in Edinburgh in 1920. I’m excited to share the story with readers. Look out for future events and book signings in the near future. It’s available now online and hopefully will start popping […]

THE LAND OF THE FREE

It had sat there for over a hundred years, a monument to those who had lit out on the Oregon Trail to settle the land and make their future. This wagon hadn’t made it to the end. Had the people who came with it, or had they perished along the way from hunger, thirst, exhaustion, […]