The Flower Barn fundraiser

by | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorised

I was delighted to lend my voice to this fundraiser for friends Johnny & Zanna Hoskins and their lovely family.  They run Spindle Flowers in Dorset and you can see their story in a 4 min video posted on YouTube here.  Spoiler alert – They did it!!

Going Back

by | Jan 16, 2021 | Uncategorised

The third in Neil Lancaster’s thrilling Tom Novak series (the second one I have read)  has just left the ManCave Studio, heading for the light of day. Tom heads back to Sarajevo where he needs all his wits and skills. Being a Serb brought up in Scotland and...

Struggling with Dry January?

by | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorised

I voiced the foreword and real-world reviews for this inspiring book, the accounts of which caused me serious pause for thought in the run up to Christmas.  If I do decide to quit (not quite yet), it will be this book I turn to!

Sabina in the Studio

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorised

As part of a local initiative, my wife Sabina and I chipped in with some contributions to a virtual advent calendar.  Her choice was this inspired reading of The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy, which I think she captured perfectly.  I don’t normally let her in...
Loving You from Here

Loving You from Here

by | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorised

  I contributed narration for some very moving real accounts for this practical guide that aims to help families dealing with the impact of a child’s death. “Loving You from Here explores the traumatic impact of losing a baby through stillbirth and...

The Last of the Romans

by | Nov 22, 2020 | Uncategorised

I’m excited to announce the release of the first book in Derek Birks’ Roman series.  This is a great adventure story, set at the end of the Roman Empire, and following the fascinating real historical figure of Ambrosius Aurelianus as he escapes Italy and...