When I tell people that my forthcoming novels are “dark academia”, there are two reactions:
- People in publishing etc.: “Oh yes, dark academia is popular/trendy/having a moment.”
- Everyone else: *blank look*
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An introduction to dark academia
29 May
Happy St George’s Day!
23 Apr
No, I’m not English – but then, neither was St George. Read my article on the Premier Christianity website to find out about George and what on earth he has to do with English nationalism and far-right marches.
(You may have to register or sign in to read it, but it’s free.)
Have an epiphany
6 JanHappy Epiphany! It may be back to normal life after the lovely break, but at least now you get to read my latest mini-article for Premier Christianity, all about Epiphany traditions.
T’was the night before St Nicholas’ Day…
5 Dec
When is St Nicholas’ Day, you ask? It’s the 6th of December, and I have written a wee explainer article for Premier all about St Nicholas, Santa and Father Christmas. Enjoy!
Books of the year 2024/5
13 OctAs I did last year, I’ve given book-rating site Shepherd a rundown of my top three books from October 2024 to September 2025, ready for people who are buying or requesting books ahead of Christmas. This year they include a murder mystery, a book-based fantasy and a non-fiction exposé of social media.
Continue readingThe course of pantoums
8 MayAt a community meal at my church the other night, someone read out a pantoum poem. It reminded me that I wrote a pantoum poem myself, back when I was in school, and I thought it was rather good. In fact, I still do, so I’m going to inflict it on you.
Continue readingMy year in review – 2024
29 Dec
It feels like I’ve had my head down all year and barely registered what I’ve been up to, so I’ve just scrolled through my calendar, photos and blog to find out what I actually did do this year!
Continue readingRamblers Round Glasgow
18 Nov
It’s been a while since I did any talks related to Hugh Macdonald, the Victorian Glasgow journalist whose book I annotated in 2022. Last year seemed full of them, when the new edition had just come out, but this Saturday was the first in a long time, and possibly the last (although I’m still open to invitations).
Continue readingNew book! And article.
31 OctYou wait months for some new writing from me, and then two come along at once.
Continue readingBooks of the year
25 OctI’ve just provided Shepherd (a book rating site) with my top three books from October 2023 to September 2024. (Weird cut-off points, I know.)
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