Publications

Central to my work for audiences across the South West is "Hinterland"; details on that link.

I also have other publications available for your delight and delectation!

They are "The Seventh Wave", "Ghost Words", "Trading In Sepia", "Return Journey" and "Footfalls Echo". All feature original illustrations and photography.... and a rather different offering, "From The Orchard" ( a truly grown-up recipe book ) is also available.

THE SEVENTH WAVE
a diverse collection - song-lyrics about dark legend... poetry inspired by the stories of William Bligh and by Arthurian legend... an extended prose piece that evokes the elegant magic of The Eden Project... and all sorts of nods to dreams of the past. Many of the items have already achieved great success in performance venues all over the South West - here then, a chance to read them!
an extract from a piece inspired by The Bounty...
"Home through raging whirlpools and unknown cliffs and bays, Home to names on some great honour roll..."
GHOST WORDS

One of my more recent offerings, this as often has more than a twinge of nostalgia! Two pieces reflect my admiration of the careers of the remarkable Emily Hobhouse and Barbara Thompson. Others touch on themes such as the delightful tale of the Cottingley Fairies and another forgotten hero of mine, William Murdoch. Tales are told here which I hope will stir your soul a little...

from "The Cottingley Fairies"...
Five photographs at Cottingley of the magic dance,
When we took a daring risk and gave our hope a chance;
Four of them no mystery, the fifth no camera lie…
Yet who believes two aching souls when a dream can die?
TRADING IN SEPIA
Here's a varied publication. We visited Brownsea Island and a major prose piece is herewith contained. The reader will find - amongst others - a further song lyric for Ben, some seasonal observations - Autumn, Harvest, Yuletide... and some darker poetry. There's also a couple of items dedicated to some fine musicans that I have had the great pleasure of meeting and seeing in performance.
from the "island" section...
" ... I stopped and listened to the water kiss-lapping the island's edges in that most precious and vital of rhythms... "
RETURN JOURNEY
Another offering, featuring two major prose pieces inspired by a fine holiday in North Wales - together with an evocation of the glories of Cornish cider, a few new song lyrics and a widely acclaimed piece that conjures up both the horror and humanity of Armistice Day 1914. Perhaps darker in tone in places, this collection has been extensively featured in recent performances at a range of Folk venues.
from "In The Village"
"There I stood and looked back - over the Hotel, that odd boat and towards the Observatory Tower. And still further… into the heart of a long-ago teenager..."
FOOTFALLS ECHO

This collection contains some pieces that conjure up my own family's colourful history as well as items that hone in on my passion for the wonders of the South West. I also write, in my usual vein, of how war continues to sadly affect us.

"Man Of The West" ( see right ) is now also available on my latest project.
from "Man Of The West"
These are the words of the Man of the West - Born from the granite, sprung from the sea, Facing all foes, bearing all loss...
Yet deep in the soul the need to be free.
FROM THE ORCHARD

Twelve gorgeous recipes accompanied by a set of delightful literary quotes inspired by the apple...

and whither my own inspiration?

Why Cornish Orchards!
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