My roots lie deep in England’s south-west, my ancestral family’s lives tied up with the sea, shipwrights, fishermen, some reputedly smugglers too.

 

I now live in Dorset, enjoying its folklore, festivals, pubs and beauty. I published extensively in my past life as an academic, see My background and am now an aspiring author of historical fiction, poetry, songs and the odd short story.

 

On Instagram I share my inspirations, hidden coves, gnarled driftwood, mewing mermaids, sea-bound rainbows, photobombing seagulls, mysterious frost-filled forests, cats napping and more!

 

As a singer-songwriter-poet I am often inspired by Dorset's rich heritage and my walks along its coast: passion, love, regret. Sea, coast, storms. Faith, loss, grief. Conflict.

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Examples of my work can be found on my YouTube channel.