Two new books on their way

Added on 13 February 2019

You wait for years and then two come along at once! Yes, I have two books coming out within about three weeks of each other later this spring. One is volume two of my historical novel series, and the other is a poetry collection. The Amber Seeker is the second in my Stone Stories trilogy of historic...

A-B-Tree begins a new phase

Added on 10 October 2018

I am really excited that the A-B-Tree project is beginning a new phase. Thanks to a Research Scholarship at the University of the Highlands and Islands I shall be exploring the use of my tidbits of knowledge about trees (here) as a tool for learning and creativity. A tree has been painted on the wal...

Clachtoll broch

Added on 22 July 2018

For the past few weeks I've been doing the dig diary for Historic Assynt, at the excavation of Clachtoll broch, the setting for my novel, The Walrus Mutterer. You can read more here. Between the fascinating finds and the various experimental archaeology events - pottery made and fired the Iron ...