Archive - The Villager

October 2024

Why Don't We Read Like We Used To?

I’ve had Covid for the last fortnight.

Oct 27 •

The Cat Who Travelled Through Time

Also: LOADS of free books and art!

Oct 11 •

“Put your arms out and you’ll take off and fly right up over the sea,” said the old man who passed me on the lane yesterday as I walked towards the old…

Oct 6 •

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover (But Also Do, A Bit, Actually)

After weeks of tantalising waiting, today I am hugely excited to be able to show you the cover art for my third novel, Everything Will Swallow You…

Oct 1 •

September 2024

IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH 21st-Century Yokel Is Currently FREE To Listen To On Audible

I feel duty bound to inform you that my 2017 book 21st-Century Yokel is currently available to listen to for FREE on Audible, worldwide. If you’ve never…

Sep 29 •

TEN BASIC BUT IMPORTANT RULES FOR BEING AN AUTHOR

Never expect anyone to read your book, even if you sent it to them for free.

Sep 25 •

I'm Sorry, I Cannot Afford To Purchase Your House, But I Will Write Intricately Woven Unorthodox Stories About It

Just Try And Fucking Stop Me

Sep 21 •

Once Upon A Time On A Lane

A few of you - but probably not loads - will have read this before but, while I put a few finishing touches to a new piece ready for Sunday, I wanted to…

Sep 19 •

The True Stories Behind The Photos In Some Of The Vogue Magazine Adverts Of The Late 1960s And Early 1970s

Grey Charm (January 1967)

Sep 17 •

Goodbye Kind Friend

I wrote this piece in December 2016, directly after the death of my 21 year-old cat The Bear.

Sep 14 •

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