Novels
Grimble
Grimble is an entry-level horror novel, written for ages 8yrs+ Think Stranger Things in a sleepy English village where the arrival of a strange creature in the narrator's house during the summer holiday throws his life into a mysterious battle against a darkness which has devoured countless worlds. With only the help of his friends in the Chess Club (in which they don't play a lot of chess but just hang out and read comic books), the fate of the world hangs in the balance as the Protector, a centuries old man whose job is to defeat the creatures which herald the devouring, passes his power to a member of the club, leaving the children to face the growing evil alone. Packed with scares, adventure and the power of friendship, Grimble is a quick, cinematic read that's perfect for middle grade readers.
Short Stories
Swings
An Alex short story, written exclusively for the website, especially for Christmas 2025.
It's been a little while since I delved back into Alex's imaginative world, having been busy working on the edit of 'Foot Prints' (see coming soon section), which is a completely different style and tone. So, with Christmas approaching, I thought that Alex would be the only one to experience the wonder of Christmas in a very different way.
Enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!
I Hate Dragons
Alex, the most imaginative member of the Chess Club from the novel Grimble, thought that the day was going to be relatively normal, until he finds himself by a huge, red dragon that seems intent of catching him no matter what!
Predating Grimble, but showing that everyday life for Alex can be a real struggle when the most extraordinary things happen, I Hate Dragons is a short story available to read online from the link below.
This version has been slightly updated from the original 1996 text and comes with an author's note to show both its origin and the origins of Alex.