Hi Happy New Year Everyone!Sorry my monthly newsletter is a bit late this month – I wanted to wait until I had all my ducks in a row, and everything always takes just a little bit longer than you think! I had a wonderful break over Christmas and New...

Hi Hello from a hot and sunny Sydney – summer is definitely here! I hope you're all well. While I do like blue skies and sunshine, I’m not really designed for the heat and don’t function at my best when it’s hot. I’m happiest in jeans and boots and s...

Hi Hello from a sunny breezy Sydney, where Spring has sprung and the city is purple with Jacaranda flowers – it’s my favourite time of year.The new job is going well – the people are friendly, the work is interesting, and I’m settling in nicely. What...

Hi Hello from Sydney where it is once again raining torrentially! I suppose it's good weather for staying indoors and reading and writing, although I usually manage to get outside for at least a bit of walk between downpours – I tend to go a bit stir...

Hi Hello from springtime Sydney, where all the cherry trees, azaleas and magnolias are now in full bloom. The transition seasons of spring and autumn are my favourites. The changes are not as dramatic here in Australia as they are in England but they...

Hi Sunday always seem to be the day I write my newsletter! Today has been both relaxing and productive. I went for a long walk along the foreshore with my other half this morning, then spent an hour in my recording studio under the stairs, working...

Hi Hello from a lazy winter Sunday morning in Sydney. I’m having a quiet day after all the excitement of the release of Out of the Ashes last week, and I’m extremely happy to report that the early reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Here are a coupl...

Hi Hello again from Sydney, where the rain has finally started to abate. Today is the first truly sunny day in a long while, and I celebrated with a walk this morning along the river nearby. It’s amazing how much a blue sky lifts the spirits!You may...

Hi A quick hello from a very wet Sydney (again) to all my friends and readers, and a very warm welcome to new subscribers. In just over a month Out of the Ashes will be released! To celebrate, and because everyone likes a discounted bo...

Hi Hello to all my readers and friends around the world and a very warm welcome to new subscribers who may not have heard from me until now. For that I apologise unreservedly – life has been somewhat chaotic in recent months and an unnoticed failure...