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Cheshire Prize for Literature

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

On a cold, wet night in early December we made the trip through waterlogged country lanes from Stafford to Chester for the Cheshire prize for Literature. I’m delighted we made the effort. Back in 2009 my short story ‘Death is … Continue reading →

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Welsh Rock (in Birmingham)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Welsh Rock – travelling between Birmingham and Anglesey Rain streams down the carriage windows. The train smells of damp, fusty overcoats and sticky lattes. The doors stutter open and commuters spill out venting their frustration on broken umbrellas and stubborn … Continue reading →

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The Changing Seasons

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Looking east from Haughton towards Derrington along the old Stafford to Wellington railway line. It’s a peaceful lane these days used by walkers and cyclists, but steamers used to thunder up and down delivering passengers and goods. There are still … Continue reading →

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Shiver Me Timbers #2 – Shropshire Union Canal

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Me hearties Sometimes it’s important to slow down. Taking life at a slower pace, even for a few hours, really awakens the senses. Travelling on the canal is a great way to do this. How often do we move at 3 … Continue reading →

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Robsessive Compulsive

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

A few years back I worked on a Viz type cartoon script called Robsessive Compulsive. A man whose life is dominated by obsessive compulsive disorder. Here is Rob…. Poor Rob is stuck at home and has to fight to brave … Continue reading →

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