A Blizzard on Ben Nevis
No rational person would choose to seal themselves in a nylon bag halfway up Ben Nevis, for ten hours, in a blizzard – but, for reasons which still aren’t entirely clear to me, that’s exactly what I found myself doing on the 27th of November, 2008. The night before
Crime and Punishment is here!
Our second speculative fiction anthology, Crime and Punishment, is now available on Kindle. I’m thrilled to introduce this collection of tales – sometimes dark, sometimes though-provoking. There will always be crime. There will always be those who covet what others possess, or who are driven to acts of violence through
Identity
For many years, I’ve struggled to define my identity as a writer. Here’s what I’ve learned this year, and how I’m going to change my approach to writing – both fiction and non-fiction. Finding my voice online I write about a diverse range of subjects on these
Cold Witness now available on Kindle
Cold Witness By Alex Roddie Cold Witness, my first science fiction short story, has now been published as a standalone title on Kindle. This piece was first published as part of the No Way Home speculative fiction anthology, and is a twisted tale that has been described as ‘techno Lovecraft’
‘Beyond the Wall’ Books One and Two by Lucas Bale launched
Beyond the Wall Books One and Two By Lucas Bale My friend and colleague Lucas Bale has just released books one and two of his critically acclaimed Beyond the Wall series as a collected volume. Here’s my summary review of this remarkable work of science fiction. To read my
A night in the woods
Since childhood, the woods have felt like home to me. I’ve roamed through them, beneath canopies of trees that – conceptually – belong to one greater forest that no longer exists, but which once covered most of Britain. I’ve spent countless nights sleeping out in the woods. It’s an
Review: Grisport Peaklander hiking boots
I’ve had a pair of Grisport Peaklander leather walking boots on test for the last few weeks. I recorded my first impressions back in early October, but I’m now ready to share my full review. Read on for the details! Basic facts * Weight: 1.12kg per pair (size
Book spotlight: Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest
Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest by Mark Horrell I’d like to briefly talk about a great new book by Mark Horrell, recently released on Kindle. The book is called Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest and I think many of my readers will enjoy it. Disclaimer: This is
Review and interview: Mountain podcast, Episode 1
Mountain A Podcast About Adventure Hosted by Christopher Sleight Podcasts are hot right now, with interest surging in the format. If you haven’t come across one before, a podcast is simply a short episode of recorded audio on any subject, usually produced as part of a series. Mountain is
Mountain Weather UK — hands-on review
Updated 13-11-2015 – scroll to the bottom for an update When planning trips to the hills, a good weather forecast is vital. We’re very fortunate in the UK to have services specifically designed for mountain areas, but they aren’t always as convenient to access as we would like. When