I was inspired to write the poem You People after following a one-sided vitriolic ‘debate’ on Twitter last year. Read More
You People
Westmorland-Upon-Sea
Westmorland-Upon-Sea is a new short story completed for my forthcoming volume Tall Trees Short Stories Vol.20. Readers who sign up to my newsletter before the end of January can download the story for free Read More
Terra
Terra is my latest short story completed for my forthcoming volume Tall Trees Short Stories Vol.20. Readers who sign up to my newsletter before the end of January can download Terra for free. Read More
Books for Christmas
Do you enjoy shopping online but wish you could support your local bookshop more? Then read on . . . Read More
Terra
Terra is my latest short story, written for my readers. Its dystopian eco-futuristic theme may surprise my regular readers. Read More
The Martin Tree – a special gift to my readers
Usually, around the end of the year, I post a summary of my stories during the previous 12 months, and provide a round up of seasonal gifts for the nature and tree enthusiast. This year I thought I’d do something a little different and, I hope, a little more special. I’ve written a short story… Read More
Talk at the Frankfurt Bookfair 2019
Last week I was invited by His Highness Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, to provide an address at a dinner marking the opening of the 2019 Frankfurt Bookfair. Read More
Trees of the Planet
Trees of the Planet launches on 14th October. Find out how to support the project, and choose which copy of this beautiful book you would like to receive. Read More
A masterly told story of a noble quest
Green Gold has been reviewed by Michael Layland for The Ormsby Review: “a masterly told story” Read More
Green Gold featured on BookBub
Available for a very limited time, Green Gold has been hand-picked to feature on BookBub offering a significant discount to readers. Read More
Inspired by Green Gold
While I was writing Green Gold I was inspired by many wonderful books about botany, exploration, the history and nature of North America, plant hunters, and more. Read More
Book Giveaway – The Brief Life of Flowers
I have a copy of The Brief Life of Flowers by Fiona Stafford to give away to a lucky reader. “Its elegant, beguiling and scented prose, brings the wonder of plants alive.” Gabriel Hemery, May 2019 Simply sign up to my Newsletter for a change to win. Deadline 23:59, 1st July (extended from 22nd June).… Read More
