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Chaotic Author Podcast Episode 13: Impelled by Circumstance – A Life Update

In episode 13, I give a brief update on my freelancing life, including how the environment has changed in the last few years.

Short Story: Peggy Sue’s on Route 57

A short horror story based on a prompt. Previously on Medium, now on the blog and free to read.

The Day a King Visited My Hometown

Reminiscing summers of my childhood and the steam engine that regularly made its way into our station.

Almost Every Statistic You Read is a Lie

Seen a statistic in the news? It's almost certainly a lie. Here is how they do it.

Why does the Horror Community Attract so Many LGBT+ People?

Since starting a horror writer's chat on Twitter, I've realised the genre is an LGBT+ safe space. But why?

Chaotic Author Podcast Episode 12: A Spoiler Free Update of Ghost Story Angel’s Mass

In episode 12, I discuss Angel's Mass - a medieval ghost story I originally wrote in 2006 and decided to revamp in 2024.

Talk of a Bank Holiday for England Winning the Euros Got Me Thinking

The suggestion that there should be a bank holiday if England men won the Euro 2024 competition got me thinking.

The Definitive Salmonweird Timeline

Member post: Where do all the stories fit together? Here's how the timeline plays out.

Short Story: Angel’s Mass (Original Version)

A short story I wrote 2005-6 which I'm revamping to release a longer version in December 2024.

Short Story: Angel’s Mass

A short story I wrote 2005-6 which I'm revamping to release a longer version in December 2024.