The War of the Worlds – In Real Time #8

I thought I'd focus on the artwork today. There are historical photographs used throughout the work, but also original art. The original art is by Jade, from Steam Power Studios. I've had the privilege of having Jade's artwork adorn several of my book covers. She's amazing. I've hyperlinked above, so you can go and see … Continue reading The War of the Worlds – In Real Time #8

The Bravery of Ian Thorpe

As I write, I'm watching Ian Thorpe's interview with Michael Parkinson. I've always loved to watch swimming. I swam competitively myself, not at a particularly high level, but high enough to understand what he meant when he talked about 'having a relationship' with the water. Our kids swam, and the swimming is the one bit … Continue reading The Bravery of Ian Thorpe