Anyone who knows me likely knows of my love for George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire', upon which 'Game of Thrones' was based. Martin's main series is amazing, but I also have just as much regard for his other work set in the same universe, the set of novellas collectively known as 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' or 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'. 'The Mystery Knight', the third and final entry in the trilogy (for now!), was special enough to me and my wife that we included

So I mentioned in my 2025 end of year round-up that I would be beginning my self-publishing journey in the new year, with 'The Worth of Scars' being released in the second half of 2026. That journey has indeed begun, starting with a quick re-vamp of my website, a return to social media (or, in the case of Instagram and Bluesky, starting up there) and an announcement of sorts on all those platforms. If, somehow, you have not come from one of those sites, or only follow me on o

Whilst I know that very few people will be interested in any ramblings about my year, it's possible that, if all goes according to plan, in future there may be one or two poor, misguided souls who might feel differently. As such, and as part of the plans I'll talk about below, I'm making an early start on those commitments and beginning what I am determined will become an annual tradition: a review of my year's writing, reading, and anything else I think people might be remot