Vikings in Donegal
I’ve been to Donegal four times this year carrying out research for my third Timecrack book. It’s a place I...
East Belfast to Holywood
A wonderful celebration took place in East Belfast a few days ago. It was a tribute to one of Northern...
The Galway Bookshop
As part of our plan to revisit places around Ireland which have given us so much pleasure over the years,...
Hospitality on the Algarve
Portugal’s Algarve, with its stunning coastline, long sandy beaches to die for and a blue sky that promises every day...
On a Wing and a Prayer
For me, one of the most satisfying elements when writing a book is the opportunity to travel and meet interesting...
My Story
I’ve been asked a number of times how I ever got around to writing a book, especially a fantasy story....
The Local Library
One of the most encouraging scenes for booklovers, I would imagine, is to see a circle of children sitting around...
Van the Man Back Home in Belfast
In a part of East Belfast, near where I spent my childhood, an avenue which is known worldwide to legions...
A School Project for Timecrack
Following up on the recent Sci-Fi/Fantasy evening reading of Timecrack, which was held in Waterstone’s Belfast store, I was invited...
Sci-Fi and Fantasy at Waterstones
A great evening last week in Waterstones in downtown Belfast gave Jo Zebedee and myself the opportunity to introduce our...