There have been so many good things, this year, with much to be thankful for! …but I think I’m going to have to start with this, because it was very…

It was a pleasure to attend last week’s Word Factory Christmas party, hosted by Cathy Galvin.There was a warm welcome for us all in The Music Room, Great Ormond Street,…

Here’s the Willesden Herald anthology of the shortlisted stories in its recent competition. I love this cover! And it’s based on an original photo by Willesden Herald organizer/editor, Stephan Moran.…

Every publication of your work is special, but I am especially pleased to have my story, ‘His Horizons Became My Horizons’, featured in the autumn issue of ‘Tears in the Fence’. This…

I’m very pleased to have had the opportunity to talk a little about my work, and about what winning the BSSP means to me, in this interview with Joe Melia,…

Winning the BSSP first prize was truly so unexpected that, from the moment of the announcement, everything was rather blurred! Fortunately, there are a few photos of the event (courtesy…

I couldn’t believe this, when it was announced by judge Jessica Taylor; I still can’t quite believe it, now! I will be sharing a lot more photos and words about…

Here are the twenty short listed writers for the Bristol Short Story Prize (including me!)The results and launch will take place on Saturday, October 15th.Regardless of who wins, it will…

The On Land’s Edge Festival has been and gone, and I was delighted to take part in it. I read my ‘Non’ story and an extract from my ‘Gwenonwy’ –…

I’m delighted to have made the short list of this year's Willesden Herald Short Story Competition. It’s always exciting to see your name on a prize list, though also a…