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    The Two Headed Dog, Orthrus.

    My earliest recollections of reading Fantasy-type literature is that of ancient myths and legends, particularly the legends of Ancient Greece. Even then, the basic myths, the common stories found in collections and kids books were pretty wild, the Minotaur, Medusa,…

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    One Dream Achieved.

    Five to go! Finally, I am in print! The Darkness Rising launched 25th June 2021. Despite a plethora of excuses, one dream of a child finally satisfied. Now just the others to complete – earn billions, rule the world, fly…

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    Rabbit holes, Heroes and Bunkers

    Not a strange, new Role Playing Game…. Not fantasy related today but just an observation regarding connections. Or as Douglas Adams’ Holistic Detective, Dirk Gently, would put it: ‘the interconnectedness of all things.’ For an inquisitive mind, the fascinating thing…

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    April showers bring May flowers.

    All that hard work in April has paid off – and whilst the results aren’t pastures overflowing from Dragonthorn or Blessed Thistle, Athelas or Elanor, or even a Triffid just yet, the little show of buds is rewarding enough. Mighty…