Moonraker the Ian Fleming book is nothing like the film
I fancied reading a classic Bond, and Moonraker was particularly appealing as I had heard it differed from the film. That turned out to be an understatement. I was prepared … Read More
Why aren’t the UFO or UAP reports freaking people out?
I have never believed in UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) or UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) stories until now. My stance has always been there is definitely life out there in space, … Read More
Kurzgesagt is one of the best channels on YouTube
I adore Kurzgesagt. Unfortunately, it is hard to recommend to others in real life as I can never remember its name. It means “in a nutshell”, which I can remember … Read More
Haunted Thailand new cover from Fiverr!
Haunted Thailand now has a new book cover! You probably guessed that from the headline and above picture. It was a necessary purchase as the old one made me cringe … Read More
Ghost of Tsushima review
I finished Ghost of Tsushima recently and it has stuck with me ever since. It is a superb game that I thoroughly enjoyed playing, with memorable characters, and a surprisingly … Read More
Is blogging dying or am I just not good at it?
I started blogging and this website for a few reasons. One was that it was cathartic. I write for a variety of clients and they all require different tones, writing … Read More
Taskmaster is currently my favourite show
I am obsessed with Taskmaster right now. I was listening to BBC Radio 2 recently, and Greg Davies and Alex Horne came on to talk about the new series. It … Read More
How can you get started as a freelance writer?
I have either worked full-time or freelance as a writer for most of my life. My first ever proper job was writing for a magazine as a reporter when I … Read More
Australia, Morocco, Thailand – getting book covers from Fiverr
I finally got round to getting a new book cover done for my ‘Australia, Morocco, Thailand’ travel stories collection. The previous ones I did myself and I am not ashamed … Read More
Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa is awesome & on YouTube
I was playing Ghost of Tsushima last night and it led to me watching the movie Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa. This turned out to be a great, great act of … Read More
Going viral on Medium. How did it happen and can it be replicated?
Writing about going viral on Medium isn’t all just a big gloat, I swear. Not entirely, anyway. It is to encourage anyone who might be on Medium that one random … Read More
Bands like Wardruna and Heilung are great for writing
As someone who writes for a living, I spend a ridiculous amount of time looking for music I can work to that isn’t too distracting – and Nordic dark folk … Read More
Thai beliefs, ghosts and spirits – learn more!
If you are interested in ghosts, spirits and folklore, then I have something to recommend. Yes, it is time for a bit of self-promotion for my Haunted Thailand ebook. I … Read More
New Lockdown! 2020 recap from someone stuck in Thailand
First things first – Happy New Year in Lockdown! Good times to be had by all. Except, you know, covid and isolation and general misery. I thought I would start … Read More
Relic by Preston & Child
I just finished Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child about an hour ago. I hate the cliche of describing something as a ‘page-turner’ but sometimes it really does apply. … Read More
Medium is suddenly better for me than Fiverr
I recently wrote about which was better – Medium or Fiverr. My opinions have changed recently but partly that is because I am idle but also because the income from … Read More
Bangkok isn’t the capital of Thailand
I live in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. I have worked here as a journalist for the last 8 years. If you visit, it is likely that the city you … Read More
How to make the perfect cup of tea based on science
Tea!!! Everyone loves a cuppa, right? This article originally appeared here on the Medium website but I thought I would share again as it will surely be of benefit. Tea … Read More
MacBook Air M1 for writers. Is it really that awesome?
I have watched so many tech reviewers recently that I reached critical mass and bought a MacBook Air M1. But is it any good? At least, is it as good … Read More
Apple M1 Chip – why the Macbook Air’s back on top
I should preface this by pointing out that I currently have a Samsung S8+ and am writing on a Microsoft Surface Pro. I am not an Apple fanboy. Although I … Read More