My mother in law this evening. “I started to read you Santa story. I was really surprised, it’s very good. Couldn’t put it down until I was too tired to read. About halfway. It a very balanced story. Why hasn’t it sold many copies?” Me: 😀🤨😃😄😁😣 Marketing, Christmas is over, I’m an indie author.

IMAGINE 💭 A time when silicon chips are nano in scale & so technically advanced they can interface with the human brain DIRECTLY. Think of the possibilities. An end to disease? Perhaps to fear? Maybe to crime? Possibly Welcome to HELIX. It won’t JUST change the world… amzn.eu/d/8bTfLLK

An incredible review on Amazon. You never know, when you have an idea for a story, that anyone else will enjoy it. So to see such clear enjoyment from something I created is amazing, but that they took the time to write their thoughts means a lot. Thank You 🙏

Happy New to everyone.

That was the dramming year that was: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/31/t... @glasgowdc.bsky.social @bravenewspirits.bsky.social #Whisky #Whiskey

Think a cover redesign is order. These are the concepts so far. I’ve been told my previous covers were not clear about the genre or target age.

We're delighted to announce another Tasting for 2026! Sharing, sipping and savouring some dramming deliciousness from the mighty Wemyss Malts. Register now to be part of the dramfotainment: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/16/w... #WemyssMalts

An emergency has hit Santa’s workshop, the Heartstone that powers the magic of Christmas has a crack and the Aurora is no longer enough to sustain the magic. Will Santa Claus and his team be able to restore the magic with only days until the big day? amzn.eu/d/df8RnwD #SantaStory #Christmas

One of my friends has already read the book to their child “It captures the true meaning of Christmas, that of being kind, having belief with hope and joy. The story is well paced, the family is very believable and having a child with disabilities as a character very inclusive” amzn.eu/d/38o3KYw

My copy has arrived and the finish is exactly what I had hoped for, it has that old school feel about it. Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora: The quest to restore Christmas magic #ChristmasStory #Santa #ChildrensBook #Yuletide #Festive #HolidaySeason amzn.eu/d/8yw67Jk

My first children’s book is actually charting in a top 100 position for two categories on Amazon UK #20 in European Tales & Myths for Children #98 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults #229 in Magical Fantasy Fiction for Children I will take that as a win and thank you 🙏 amzn.eu/d/4efdvsy

Today I published my new novel, a children’s Christmas story about a special boy called Jack who like my son has cerebral palsy. After dreams & seeing news about the Aurora Borealis he becomes worried that Santa is in trouble because Christmas magic is in short supply. amzn.eu/d/j6DsEIl

I’ve had been wondering how I should phrase this post, in the end I figured it doesn’t really matter. U.K. Gov specifically DWP have fucked up my family’s Christmas. Didn’t receive my carers allowance this week. It transpires it’s been stopped, no reason given! Decision maker reviewing in X weeks

I’ve officially pushed back the release date for Theo Newton book three to March 2026. Changes will be pushed through in coming days. I apologise to anyone who is eagerly anticipating the conclusion to the series, but I want the best possible ending & I’m sure you won’t be let down when you read it

Theo Newton novel 3 is progressing. Not going to promise anything but I’m hoping it will be finished before the end of the year.

How is book three coming? I hear a couple of people ask. After a long period of lack of motivation together with no inspiration; perhaps that’s what writer block is. I have finally got back in front of the keyboard and have typed out a few thousand words.

“NASA confirms 3I/ATLAS is not a comet, but a smeghead-class mining vessel returning from a 3-million-year detour. No signs of intelligent life—except for one hologram, one cat, one mechanoid, and one bloke from Liverpool.”

Today’s bird watching

For a while I’ve been struggling with motivation to write, but I’ve put some words down this week, even though I have been distracted by the birds out of my son’s window. #Birds #Writing

When you email me, you get ME and all my imperfections...not a scripted AI response. ❤️

From book 2 Deception A scene where Theo reads text on a computer screen ‘I am everywhere. I am in this room, and I am on your phone. I am in your satellite feed and the air you breathe. I am nowhere and everywhere. I am the NEXIL. Submission is survival, Defiance is extinction.’ amzn.eu/d/9JuK4Ax

I wish I could take a week off, go hide away with my laptop, internet and some whisky and crack on writing book three. Too many chores and distractions here. I’ve written very little in the past few weeks.

It occurred to me as I write the final book in my trilogy, that I may have created the most powerful, most sinister, most feared villain (& weapon) in Sci-Fi, book two gives a glimpse at what is to come.

Sometimes we find a cask maturation that works perfectly with one of our three distillates. Introducing the first in a new series of permanent releases in our Glasgow 1770 Single Malt range. Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish 6 Years Old, 55% ABV, £57 Coming 23.07.2025

Somehow I’m still in the competition, so thank you for voting for my book. A fresh round of voting is now open, so if you could kindly vote again 🙏Thank You allauthor.com/cover-of-the...

I recently turned 49. Today I collected my first ever pair of prescription glasses. They are a ‘relatively’ mild strength for reading, but time is starting to catch up with me. Tomorrow I’m going to go shopping for some comfy slippers.

Until the 14th July, my second novel Deception is only 99p, down from £2.99 for the Kindle version. amzn.eu/d/8YzRnxm

My first novel is entered into a competition for best cover, it was selected into the final 150 covers, this is the first round of voting, top 100 progress. If you could vote for my book, thank you 🙏 allauthor.com/cover-of-the...

Nearly a week early for #4thJuly this was put up in a neighbouring garden (They aren’t American). 🤷🏻‍♂️

I really give up trying to promote my book. No one wants to know. I post on social and it’s a big no no. I try my best but am constantly targeted by trolls. I can’t afford to advertise, but word of mouth doesn’t work. Book shops don’t want to know because of the ‘zon & libraries are the same.

The birthday card I got from my wife on Tuesday 🤣 #BestMovieEver

It’s that time of the year I pull out my birthday dram - Vintage 1976 like me.

The first review for my second novel - Theo Newton Deception has just appeared. Thank you Polly 🙏 and thank you for continuing to read and review my books. I really do appreciate it. 😊 amzn.eu/d/f4HMWF0

Another weekend of watching a football final with a decent stout #CamdenStout Who is your money on? #PSG v #InterMilan

London was amazing. Wembley was unbelievable. The #SAFC fans Incredible. The result; Am I dreaming? #WeArePremierLeague #SunderlandTakeOverEveryWhereTheyGo #SunderlandTilIDie

London! #SAFC take over!

First stop, waiting to open

A unbelievably massive thank you to @maltmusings.bsky.social for the dram swap of @glasgowdc.bsky.social 10 Year Old 🥃 Slainte Mhath Brian 🙏

A bit of shameless work based promotion. Both @bimberdistillery.bsky.social and @dunphaildistillery.bsky.social accounts are now live on Bluesky. These wont be fully active for a couple of weeks, but in the meantime a follow would be very much appreciated! 🥃 #BimberDistillery #DunphailDistillery

Enjoying a dram of #GlenScotia The Mermaid 12 Year Old Slainte Mhath

Final call for anyone interested in taking advantage of the free kindle version of Theo Newton Destiny, the first book in the Theo Newton Trilogy. Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1) amzn.eu/d/8elDV4L

Just a few days to go until we kick off our latest @bravenewspirits.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story led dramfotainment on Wednesday from 19:00 BST via hashtag #BraveNewSpirits #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

I’m currently sitting at number 3 in the Superhero Fantasy chart for free ebooks on Amazon! It just takes a few more of you to claim a free copy of my book to push me to number one! 🙏 Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1) amzn.eu/d/39tS6sU

Today & for 5 days my first novel is free on Amazon. This coincides with my second book launching as an ebook. Even if you don’t have a kindle or intend to read the book, getting it will help me. Thank You 🙏 Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1) amzn.eu/d/39tS6sU

Just over a week to go until we kick off our latest @bravenewspirits.bsky.social Tasting. Follow all the sensory story led dramfotainment next Wednesday from 19:00 BST via hashtag #BraveNewSpirits #Scotch #Whisky #BePartOfTheDramfotainment

Because I am an endless but hopeful idiot… entry no 18 after 17 successive rejections. #LondonMarathon

Why did I write a novel? My 1st attempt followed a period where I was reading dystopian books, they gave me the inspiration to write my own novel in that genre. Alas that particular manuscript hasn’t been worked on for quite a few years, life then got in the way.

Paperback available now on Amazon Kindle ebook from 1st May & on Kindle-Unlimited Theo Newton Deception Book 2 (Theo Newton Trilogy) amzn.eu/d/hx9ZGN8

We’ll, I think we’re just about done with tonight’s epic X and Bluesky trending Speyside Distillery Tasting. A huge thanks to everyone who took part and followed the dramfotainment! #SpeysideDistillery #ThankYouForBeingPartOfTheDramfotainment #Scotch #Whisky