writing from the bay

What we'll do here is introduce some of our work with clips and tasters, these will link to larger excerpts from each piece. As you can see, we have some categories to discover. Wholemeal is a bit like its bread equivalent, more difficult and more rewarding. Sliced white, well you know what you get there, not a guilty sin but pure enjoyment. Shorts are exactly that, complete works across a number of genres.

beyond the volcano

In this homage to Malcolm Lowry's classic 'Under the Volcano', the Consul survives his shooting outside the Farolito and begins a quest for his brother Hugh.

Constantly plagued by his numerous and persistent demons, the Consul revisits scene upon catastrophic. scene, desperate for some final  explanation and closure, fiercely driven to confront his brother and chief tormentor.

a maniac scattering

Ever wanted to turn the clock back? Re-unite with a lost partner. Recapture that first exquisite love. Or watch history unfold at first hand?

How about the Future? Want to know what's around the corner. Next week; next century; next millennium? Or watch your lonely planet's death throes?

Well now you can. Past or Future. On demand. Because we've found out how to ask. But so has someone else. And they don't give a shit. Big Bang or Final Countdown.

Now what was it you wanted to see?

pick your own

Lots of choice here. Sci-fi prominent, humour for sure, screen play maybe, but no verse, sorry verse is right out! Well maybe a little. Some complete pieces here, but also excerpts from longer works.

bits and pieces

There will be all sorts here, part blog oriented, some topical newsy content and whatever takes my fancy.

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