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Aurora in Lincolnshire
On Sunday night, I saw the aurora borealis – from Lincolnshire. But part of me is disappointed that I didn’t see it in what I imagine to be its proper setting. Back when I lived in Scotland, I’d heard rumours of the aurora for years. It was described as
The next 750 miles
It’s almost the end of the year, and nearly time to look back at what I’ve achieved in 2015. But before I do, I’d like to look ahead. Scottish long-distance hikes My main Scottish objective for next year is the Skye Trail. I’ve had my eye
Flooding and the spectre of climate change
As I type these words, water is once again pouring into homes and businesses in Glenridding, a small village in the Lake District. Catastrophic storms at the weekend dealt the first blow, but the rain is back and the waters are rising. We are living in remarkable and scary times.
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
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