Flashback to a letter from the BBC…
A reminder of that time the BBC told me I should definitely keep up my aim to be a writer…
Best Man’s Speech for my “Little” Brother
So on the 18th June 2022 my little brother, Daniel, married Helena: a wonderful woman who he met at Exeter University. I was asked to be best man, which was a great honour. Unfortunately Covid intervened and both Joe and I tested positive for it the day before it was due to take place. Thankfully, through the power of modern technology I was able to give the speech, albeit as a disembodied voice. And here it is!
On J.K. Rowling
I have today removed from my website my essay “On the Use of Characteronyms in the Works of J.K. Rowling.”
I couldn’t condone any of her recent words regarding the lives of trans people and it has become increasingly uncomfortable for me to hear her double down on the issue and use what I see as increasingly weaselly-worded language to justify her stance.
Dark Shadows: Bloodline Released!
The thirteen part serial Dark Shadows: Bloodline is finally being released! Two episodes a week are being released from today onwards, available from the Big Finish website and on their app. I’m very excited to see how this goes down as it’s been a massive part of my life for the last couple of years. […] Read more…
Dark Shadows: Bloodline Trailers
The first character trailers for Dark Shadows: Bloodline are now online courtesy of Big Finish Productions. More will follow in the new year, but in the meantime enjoy these special few.
Quartet Recording
Last night was the night of recording for the four stories that will make up the next What Noise Productions Quartet CD, entitled “Hero”. As the writers also have to direct, this means last night was my directorial debut too. I was terrified at first, but really loved it by the end.
More news when it’s closer to release…