A Writer’s Ear for Words
2021-06-15
“Hemery has the scientist’s eye for detail and the writer’s ear for words.”Continue Reading
Bloomsbury Wildlife to Publish The Forest Guide
2021-04-08
The publisher for my next major work of non-fiction The Forest Guide (Scotland) will be Bloomsbury Wildlife.Continue Reading
Book Review: Deeper Into The Wood
2021-04-07
Ruth Pavey’s growth and metamorphosis into an amateur naturalist who has learnt to read the language of trees is profoundly inspirational.Continue Reading
Early Reviews for Tall Trees Short Stories Vol21
2021-02-24
So far, reviewers seem to have embraced my quirky collection of short stories with enthusiasm.Continue Reading
Living with Trees book review
2021-01-15
Living with Trees is a rather unusual book, combining practical information with inspiring case studies, all with a view to helping people and communities reconnect with trees. Following a foreword by self-confessed tree-lover Dame Judi DenchContinue Reading
Book Reviewers Wanted
2020-12-01
My second collection of short stories will be published on 1st March 2021, titled Tall Trees Short Stories: Volume 21. I’m looking for independent book reviewers …Continue Reading
Night of the Woodcock Moon
2020-11-30
There is a full moon today, starting at 09.29. Did you know that in Britain the first full moon in November is known as the Woodcock Moon?Continue Reading
Favourite Tree Podcasts
2020-11-27
In a BBC programme aired from today on the BBC Podcast Radio Hour, presenters Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts.Continue Reading
Help Your Local Bookshop
2020-11-07
Local bookshops are a vital part of our society and culture, yet we are in danger of losing more and more of them. There’s a new kid on the block that might just help: Bookstore.org.Continue Reading
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of John Evelyn’s birth
2020-10-31
The father of British forestry, John Evelyn, was born 400 years ago today, on 31st October 1620 at Wotton in Surrey. Read some papers celebrating …Continue Reading
Talking with the Tree Lady
2020-10-30
I recently enjoyed the privilege of being interviewed by The Tree Lady Sharon Durdant-Hollamby for her brilliant regular podcast series Tree lady Talks.Continue Reading
Book Review
2020-09-16
‘overflowing with literary invention, scientific detail and philosophy’ Living Woods MagazineContinue Reading
Audiobook of Tall Trees Short Stories
2020-07-23
I’m excited to reveal that the audiobook of Tall Trees Short Stories Vol20 is now available to purchase and enjoy without even opening your eyes.Continue Reading
Quercus – a novellete
2020-07-02
Regular readers will know that I have committed to writing and sharing with them a free short story every month for 12 months. I can’t believe that I’m already three-quarters towards my target. This month I’m giving away a new story called Quercus. At some 9,000 words in length, itContinue Reading
Tall Trees Short Stories is out
2020-06-30
Publication day and some early reviews of Tall Trees Short Stories: “wonderful … amusing … quirky … serious … cry … smile … enthralling …Continue Reading
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