Reference - Stories

A step-by-step course to teach yourself the art of Writing Poetry

for Tony

A receptacle for my attempts at translating other poets’ work.

An article discussing how using Role-Playing Games to help craft better stories.

Why research can make a difference to your story.

Essays inspired by readings from a collection of short stories – with lots of sexy details...

Reference document for the pantheon of Ancient Egyptian Gods

Each of my non-fantasy stories are all set in my own version of the real world. They all play out in their own corners, but they're still connected in a way. One of these ways is music. This is a collection of songs I've written for different musical artists in my literary world. Each chapter will be one song, title first and artist second. Enjoy!

1851. Redburn is a success. Guided by a wily critic, he has seen his sea novels become popular. However, his relationship with him is troubled, and he feels 'love' may not be in his patron's heart. Against this backdrop he begins writing his first 'land novel' and conjures up a character named Pierre. This fictional young man faces many of the same pressures and difficulties as his creator. Unfortunately for both, reality comes crashing home in heartbreaking ways.

This is an introduction to Unison Island, including how it started and how it is governed. This was prompted by the reviews I have received on my other stories. Some facts have of course been left out if they impact on current or future stories - Sorry but you'll have to wait for all the answers.

1844. In the spring Redburn leaves Peru for New York on a warship. He has nothing, and feels like a failure. Worst of all is the loss he leaves behind him in the Pacific – his husband is dead, and Toby is lost and presumably long buried. What awaits him in the fall when he arrives back 'home,' to a place he has not been for four years? There he must consider what his brother wants for him, against how Redburn might honor the noblest sacrifices of the men who love him have made.

A multimedia tribute to the man and machine who were able to open our eyes on the Universe

I read KC Grim's story and it inspired me to do a Halloween tale of my own. I hope you enjoy.

Three men and their perspectives of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. Each with their own views and personalities, but sharing one singular event that held the world's breath.