Reviewing the final, final draft ready for publication! Here's the cover and a very brief plot synopsis: Colin Drake’s wretched home life is driving him to distraction. Headaches and hopelessness are only the start of his problems – until he takes a break in a part of rural Wales that time seems to have forgotten. Or has it? A wittily observed chronicle of one man’s desperation, redemption and his successful pursuit of eventual happiness.

Still signing copies of Blind Pursuit, Second Sight and Double Vision. My latest novel, The Marmalade Years, will hopefully be published by the end of September. (It is not a blind detective novel, but something quite different - watch this space...)

A few sunny days in north Devon. Time to relax and write. Book four finished! Time for a final, final polish of the manuscript and hopefully get it published. Big question is, go independent or try and get an agent...

Having survived another bout of Covid, the festive season and wall to wall builders, plumbers, electricians and decorators since moving house last year the end is in sight, not only for the renovations but for my fourth book. Twenty five chapters completed and chapter 26 started. I anticipate a final tally of 30. Spring is round the corner so time to get my head down!

Pleasant ten days in Menorca. Managed to complete two more chapters. End in sight (almost).

A short break in Scotland catching up with old friends. So grateful for their help and support in my writing. Book four is shaping up...

Fascinating visit to Hereford cathedral to look at the Mappa Mundi (earliest medieval map of the world) and the Chained Library (dating...

Spent a lovely week in Menorca. Two more chapters written. Lots of people reading by the pool. Alas, no sign of any Blind Detective...

No mow - what a grand idea! The bugs and the birds just love it and I have more time to write. Book four is shaping up nicely but slowly....

Another damp spring day. Even the daffodils have their heads down. The garden will have to wait. No excuses for not grabbing my pen and...