Rory FoxThere are so many well designed worlds, from Middle Earth to Hogwarts. Its hard to pick a single one as a favourite. However, as a writer, the one whi…moreThere are so many well designed worlds, from Middle Earth to Hogwarts. Its hard to pick a single one as a favourite. However, as a writer, the one which I am most fascinated by at the moment is the one which I am designing for the Greyle Tales (See https://greyletales.com/ ). In order to ground thinking stories, the island has contextual and personality oddities which would make it a fascinating place to visit. As I draft stories I am also discovering some idiosyncratic individuals which would make extraordinary dinner party guests.(less)
Rory FoxThis summer I've decided to try and read Plato's works. There are about 23 Dialogues and his two main books (The Republic and Laws). For years I have …moreThis summer I've decided to try and read Plato's works. There are about 23 Dialogues and his two main books (The Republic and Laws). For years I have dipped in and out of his works, reading snippets and extracts. But I dont think that kind of selective reading really does justice to an author, so this summer I am going to rectify matters, at least in relation to Plato's works. (less)
I've opened an authors page at Goodreads as I am currently working on a collaborative writing project. The project uses thinking skills and stories to explores topics from Philosophy, Theology, Ethics and Politics. The stories follow a set of characters through linked episodes which exemplify and discuss particular issues and problems. The series will be called the Greyle Tales, and I anticipate t
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