Flying High
Muggle Quidditch may sound ridiculous… It may even look ridiculous but I am profoundly convinced that it is a force for good in this world. Now, there’s a short film showing you why…
New Novel NIGH out now!
We’re not getting any older… NIGH charts the fate of the human race as dormant genes, virus-like, activate worldwide. This event compels all animals on the planet to grow younger at the same rate as they once grew older. We are all forced on to the inexorable path to youth, infancy and extinction. It’s a very human apocalypse…
From the Blog
True Brit – A Muse on Nationalism
After Brexit’s 4% made all the difference, being British now comes with even more baggage. In order to move forward, I need to accept some unpalatable truths about this country and its inhabitants…
The Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the woods – life with the builders in… Learning to do without. Astonishing how little you can live with.
Currently Eyeballing
Venal Colony
The world seems to be drifting into an amoral mire. Things deemed unacceptable in days gone by slip by our radar because our reserves of caring are sorely depleted on more pressing matters. When it comes to the actual press, there’s no more satisfying journalist out there than Nick Davies… His Hack Attack is a marvel of investigative journalism…
Insanely Great (the origin of the Mac)
Steven Levy’s book is a goldmine of information if you’re curious about how the Mac was created. My relationship with the Mac is a hugely important one…
Prejudice in the Media
There are no small parts… Casting in TV and movies is absolutely dependent on prejudice…