I am the author of No One Has Any Intention of Building A Wall (a short story collection - Winner of the Eyelands Book Award: Unpublished Short Story Collection 2018, and nominated for Edge Hill Prize 2021 and Republic of Consciousness Prize 2022.) and Hassan's Zoo & A VIllage in Winter (a short story pamphlet), both published in 2021 by Fly on the Wall Press.
My short stories have been nominated for international prizes including the Pushcart Prize, Best Small Fictions Award and Write Well Award. They have been long- and short-listed and highly commended in competitions including the Bridport Prize, Bath Flash Fiction Award and MsLexia. They have appeared in magazines, anthologies and online, read at literary festivals and performed. I have written novels and had poetry published and a play performed.
Tue AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL Tue PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL Wed AM 10-12 - Horsell Village Hall - FULL Wed PM 2-4pm - Online - FULL Wed EVE 7:15-9:15pm - Online - FULL
My classes are suitable for anyone who wants to start writing creatively or for anyone who already writes and who wants to develop their skills.
Art Inspired Writing - 26 - 28 Sep 2025 Flash Fiction Writing - 12-14 Dec 2025 Memoir Writing - 6-8 Feb 2026
In the sumptious surroundings of West Dean College learn how to turn life’s experiences into engaging fiction and non fiction or learn the fundamentals of writing as you develop your ideas into short stories. Or exploring the ways paintings can be used to stimulate ideas for stories, characters and poems, is suitable for writers of all levels as well as anyone wanting to try something new.
Combine a creative writing workshop and walking holiday with HF Holidays - perfect for both absolute beginners and budding authors in the stunning surrounds of the South Downs.
Telling Stories in Paint and Words is a fun, unique workshop exploring the processes shared by both creative writing and developing a representational painting.
