Something On My Mind…

About Me

Writer-Producer, Creative Entrepreneur, Brand Ambassador & Sometime Influencer, Working in Wales and the Wider World.

Here amongst these pages you will find blog posts focusing on film, fitness, food, writing, wellness, Wales and the world. This blog is free for all to read, but if you enjoy my content – if my words resonate with you in any way – feel free to support me by clicking on the button below to buy me a coffee and keep the ideas flowing!

Writer’s Life

Posts about my life as a writer of novels, short stories, stage plays, screenplays and essays. From early formative experiences that shaped me as a writer, to the publication of my debut novel The Devil on God’s Doorstep and beyond.

Producer’s Life

Experiences from my life as an independent film producer, and founder of UK indie film company Seraphim Pictures. Includes advice for those starting out, and how to navigate major film markets such as the Cannes Marche du Film.

Wellness Journey

Articles about the road to wellbeing, and living with a mental health condition. Recounting my diagnosis with bipolar affective disorder in 2006, and my efforts to improve my physical and mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic years.

Entrepreneurship

Lessons learned during my working life as a creative entrepreneur with business interests in film and television, publishing, and hospitality and catering. From the start-up phase, through to market entry, consolidating a place in the market, and international growth.

Short Fiction

Short stories, free for you to read, with a bias towards horror and the Gothic, peppered with a few micro-fiction stories, and the odd promotional extract from larger works.

World Travel

Memories from various trips around the world along with hints, tips and travel advice. My travels are still very much a work in progress.

Religion & Spirituality

Essays from my archive dedicated to world religions and the spirit. Having been brought up without any specific religion, I have always had a fascination for different faiths and beliefs, seeking to understand what others appear to accept.