Writer of modern fairy tales and dreamer of dreams
Welcome to my blog where I write about my stories and my travels
A writer’s life is a lonely one, except when beta readers, friends and followers join the journey. With fantasy books always in progress, it’s good to be able to mark the various stages en route. Updates and subject matter are fun to share, as well as some real life experiences where magic, mystery and wonders are ever present.
‘Things are not always what they seem…’
Latest from my blog
Cross Country to Crieff
Away Days From Stirling: One This is essentially a self-organised bus tour, not one laid on by a company, but the fairly frequent service that runs from Stirling Bus Station cross country to the charming Perthshire town of Crieff to the north. On several of our walks...
Bannockburn: Village and Burn
Sketches of Stirling: Ten After some months, our outings have resumed. This one has been planned for quite a while. Perhaps in winter, perhaps in spring? Not meant to be! And that’s because we had no idea just what natural treasures would present themselves on a trip...
Bridge of Allan: Blairforkie Drive and Glen Road
Sketches of Stirling: Nine After weeks of rain, dark cloud and perpetual dampness of spirit, a February day dawns when the sun shines and snow sparkles on the tops of the Ochils and Trossachs. We were hoping that the weather forecast had been correct because of our...
Day of the White Dove
A True Story A whole year on from that day last January. Cold and frosty, a removal van out in the road, and human comings and goings. No rest, nothing settled. Your home torn apart as boots tramp across carpets from room to room and up and down the stairs. Suddenly...
Cambusbarron and Gillies Hill
Sketches of Stirling: Eight I meet my walking companions at the corner of Torbrex Lane, in the village of the same name which lies to the south west of Stirling, once an important area for weaving. From there we walk along Torbrex Road, taking a left over the M9...
The Smith Gallery
Sketches of Stirling: Seven Proceeding through the porticoed entrance to the Smith Gallery on Stirling’s Dumbarton Road we enter a different world, a delightful time warp, greeted by two friendly members of staff at reception. This place is Stirling’s special treasure...