Why is it taking so long?

by | Oct 20, 2018

I’m still trying to write the third book of my trilogy (Beast-speaker). I have gone past two deadlines and am now on a third that will take me into the new year. I thank God for an understanding and kind publisher. ‘So, what’s the deal?’ I hear...

The cuckoo in the nest

by | Sep 29, 2018

Many years ago, I won a scholarship to spend a year in the USA. I was sent to live with a family in Kennewick, Washington State. The family consisted of Hollis and Verdine Davis; their oldest daughter Carol, who was married and had a daughter, Shiela; a daughter,...

All the fathers I have known…

by | Sep 1, 2018 | 0 comments

 I was blessed to have three fathers in my life: my dad, my American daddy and my father-in-law. I only lived with my American daddy, Hollis Davis, for a year but he had a huge impact on my life. He was a big, strong, farmer with a talent for working with wood. He...

A modern Shakespearean tragedy

by | Aug 25, 2018 | 0 comments

Once upon a time, there was a charming, clever and wealthy young man  ( M. T. ) who wanted to be in politics. He wanted to help rule the land. He asked if he could represent the Labor Party. After all, he thought he held similar aspirations, including the desire for...

Let’s talk

by | Aug 18, 2018 | 0 comments

In recent years I have noticed that people are no longer able to have a calm, rational debate. They are unable to listen to or consider a different point of view without becoming angry and even abusive. For example, I have American friends from both sides of what I...