Erik’s Mother

My character Erik is half-dragon and half-crocodile. Here is my first attempt at sketching a baby Erik and his Mum, Continue reading →

Krastos Rebooted

    “Little did the friends know how close they were to the legendary magic that would soon be so Continue reading →

The Lion

“They get a half hour lie in.” “half an hour lion, Daddy?” Daddy smiled. “Yes, he was the half an Continue reading →

Alina Sayre Interview

My family recently took a holiday that involved a long car journey, and to pass the time we selected an Continue reading →

Old Slatebeard

My sketch of Slatebeard the dragon from the excellent Dragon Rider series by Cornelia Funke…

The Ghosts of Marks & Spencer – The case of the Prawn Sandwich

“This is by far the best prawn sandwich we have ever produced at Marks and Spencer.” The divisional manager, specialising Continue reading →

Legacy

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Row, Row, Row your Boat

Excerpt from a new short story; He chuckled, the sound coming out like a harsh bark into the infinite ocean Continue reading →