The recurring themes in my novels

As a multi-genre writer, and a writer of a couple of different series of books, one might expect there to be certain recurring themes – the Nazis in the Greater German Reich for example – but there are also a number of other, more subtle, recurring themes. Prisons There have been frequent prison scenes within a few of my novels. Muslamic Ray Gun had perhaps half of the novel – at least – devoted to prison life, as the lead character was incarcerated for a number of years. Maggie’s Children featured a few scenes – again, the lead character was … Continue reading The recurring themes in my novels

How is your mental health?

For what it’s worth … My mental health is not good. Okay, so it’s not terribly bad, but like a lot of people, I have my issues. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, and whilst I’m not a huge fan of labels, having those diagnoses has enabled me to get treatment. Sadly, that treatment is mostly in the form of medication. Our good old NHS, which everyone seems to love and adore, only provides 6-10 sessions of counselling – the talking therapies – and as someone who has been on both sides of the table – … Continue reading How is your mental health?