No more Ghosts…

6 Dec 2021

Some slightly sad news today - my paranormal romp Got Ghosts? is out of contract and will no longer be available in either print or digital versions. Although the book…

Canals, basins, docks – and a fish on a bicycle

4 Dec 2021

Last week we spent a few days in London, on our first holiday in over two years. We were only there for two and a half days but managed to…

The church-town in the Lune Valley

21 Nov 2021

Or Kirkby Lonsdale, to give it its modern name. This wonderful, ancient town is chock full of atmosphere, with an amazing setting on a bend in the River Lune amidst…

Stocks or pillory?

19 Nov 2021

Earlier this week we met up with our best friends from Birmingham days, who were staying in the north-west for a few days. It was a damp, drizzly day, not…

Writing update and the mystery of High Street Roman road

18 Nov 202119 Nov 2021

High Street, Cumbria courtesy of lakedistrict.gov.uk Quick update - my November newsletter is due out in the next couple of days. This month it includes: update on progress and excerpt…

A sceptic’s guide to ghost hunting

16 Nov 202119 Nov 2021

Avenue House, Finchley, courtesy of hauntedhappenings.co.uk I spotted this entertaining article in the Guardian yesterday, but didn't have time to do anything about it. It's part of a series where…

A lucky find

11 Nov 202119 Nov 2021

You know how it is. You move house, and you unpack all the good and/or essential stuff. But there are always a few (or a lot of) boxes left over,…

A haunted castle

27 Oct 202119 Nov 2021

These days, Muncaster castle in western Cumbria is probably better known for its owl sanctuary. But it has a much longer and more varied history than that. According to Muncaster's…

October newsletter due tomorrow

26 Oct 2021

My first ever monthly newsletter is slated to go out tomorrow (Wednesday) just in time for Halloween. As a nod to the spooky time of year it'll include an excerpt…

Lancashire ghosts…

25 Oct 202119 Nov 2021

Lancaster place name linked to the local gallows. Pic courtesy of Salem Congregational Church, Martin Top I picked up a copy of a local news/advertising magazine (Lancaster District) the other…