Meet "Bleak" - a human shapeshifter

One of the interesting things about writing any book is how the characters develop.  In some cases they become "friends", no matter how strange they might be.

So let me introduce the title character from 'Bleak - The story of a shapeshifter'.  He's complex and saddled with more than his share of hang-ups.

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My monthly science highlights - 9)

How time flies when you are enjoying yourself, or at least blogging and before you know it it’s the end of the month and time for my personal round up of nuggets of interest from the world of science.  Again these are not in any order of importance, they are simply what has piqued my interest as numerous headlines flit across social media.  As always I hope you at least find them intriguing, in some cases thought provoking and if you're a writer a little inspiring.

This month the search for ET, Steam powered spacecraft, drones helping to fight disease and more. http://wp.me/s3ycbY-science9 

Science fiction and science - chicken and egg?

My blog: Science fiction and science, which comes first and does it matter?  I think they need each other.  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1jU 

2015 - Inspiration from One writer's year

Every year provides new sources of inspiration for the writer - here are some of mine from 2015. My latest blog: http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1iX

Why we need space exploration

When there is so much wrong with our world I often hear the question 'why spend money on space exploration?'.  Here is my answer:  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-1cz

Free Download - 'A Companion to the Future'

This week's blog is about the launch of my free download, 'A Companion to the Future'.  It covers topics such as: Technologies of the future, our relationships with them and the impact they will have on our lives; What our future societies might look like; The role and impact of science fiction.  There are also a few articles that I hope will make you smile. This is aimed at any one with an interest in our future, as well as anyone who writes or reads science fiction.

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Orion- we're off again

  Much as I was fascinated by Rosetta the start of the Orion program offers the dream of a manned mission to Mars. My blog:  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-19G

Dr Who, its lasting appeal - from a fan

I watched the first episode when I was six and I have been a fan ever since.  As we look forward to the new series and the new Dr, I look at its lasting appeal.     http://wp.me/p3ycbY-175

UFOs a personal experience. But do I believe?

I have had my own UFO experience.  I'm not saying it was an alien space ship, I don't know what it was.  As to whether I believe - see my blog:  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-14C 

Space exploration and scifi - why we need them both.

Late this week due to technical issues.  I read an article suggesting we shouldn't be looking to leave the earth when we have so many problems, it made me think.  Space exploration and scifi - why we need them both.  http://wp.me/p3ycbY-12g

Space Ships and Faster than Light Travel

For this weeks blog it is back to science fiction.  Space ships and faster than light travel, how we deal with it as authors: http://wp.me/p3ycbY-Pb