Greetings from my attic in the Blue Mountains. Countdown to Publication!Because of a particularly beautiful stretch of spring weather, it was possible to exchange the attic for the garden, and work a lot outside. For me, this is an inspirational time, as the garden rewards us with a stunning spring display for all the care and effort provided during the year. Here, let me show you:Because a World Heritage National Park is at our doorstep, a variety of exotic birds visit ... Read more →

Not all of you would have seen the email below about a recent literary award. Because all of you are in some way part of this and have contributed to the success, I wanted to share it with you here:EXCITING NEWS, my friends!The Curious Case of the Missing Head - book 5 in the Jack Rogan Mysteries series - has just won a major international literary award in the US! The book was awarded a GOLD MEDAL in the 2020 Readers' Favorite ... Read more →

Greetings from my still-in-isolation attic in the Blue Mountains!While we are making good progress here in Australia fighting Covid-19, we have to be vigilant about the possibility of a ‘second wave.’ Our government and health professionals are doing an outstanding job, and I have no doubt that without their extraordinary efforts, we would be in deep trouble. The general shut-down and l isolation have allowed me to make excellent progress with writing the next book. I am pleased to tell you ... Read more →

Greetings from my slowly-coming-out-of-isolation attic in the Blue Mountains!It is difficult to believe that this dreadful Covid-19 pandemic has now been with us for over 5 months, placing huge restrictions on our way of life, our economies, and our future.  I have been very fortunate to be able to spend this difficult period in virtual isolation up here in my attic in the Blue Mountains, which has allowed me to devote my time almost exclusively to writing the next book.This has ... Read more →

Greetings from my attic in the Blue Mountains!Like most of you, my wife and I have settled into our new ‘Covid-19 Isolation Lockdown routine’ in our home up here in the Blue Mountains. Fortunately, we are experiencing a wonderful autumn at the moment, which makes staying at home and spending time in our garden a delight that lifts the spirit.As many of you are, like me, spending a lot more time at home, I thought that it would be nice ... Read more →