Articles, essays and interviews

Creative Non-fiction - Pushcart Prize

My piece in Hinterland, Between Falling and Flying, has been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize which celebrates the best writing published by independent presses.

Review: The Narrative Brain by Fritz Breithaupt

Delving into the psychology and neuroscience of storytelling in this fascinating new book by Fritz Breithaupt

Creative Non-fiction/Interview

I spoke to Hinterland magazine to mark the publication of my new piece of memoir exploring rock climbing, addiction and male friendship.

Feature for the i Newspaper

Exploring the quietly subversive yet utterly transformative act of reading children’s books as an adult

Creative Non-fiction - The Edge of Me

Essay for Interalia Magazine offering a personal perspective of what it is like to live inside a mind that is both brimming with creativity yet sometimes at the mercy of overstimulated and self-destructive thought patterns.

Feature for Psyche.co

Exploring the links between mental aphantasia and traumatic memory including interviews with neuroscientist Joel Pearson and clinical psychologist Estelle McDougall

Feature for MIR Online

I selected 6 of the best science books to upend your view of reality for MIR Online

Fiction - The Parakeets of London

If you take a walk through one of London’s many parks, the chances are you will see a parakeet…

Interview with Anthony McGowan

I spoke to Carnegie Medal winning children’s author about life, his unusual journey into publishing, and his incredible new novel Dogs of the Deadlands for MIR Online

Essay - A View From The Side: How Sexual Assault Affects Us All

Personal essay in The Ransom Note reflecting on sexual assault and the culture of misogyny within the electronic music industry

Interview with Abdul Qadim Haqq

Interview with Detroit based sci-fi artist for The Ransom Note about his life in creativity.

Review - Allesandro Cortini and Suzanne Ciani Live at the Barbican

Live music review for The Ransom Note

Interview with Junior Tomlin

Interview with pioneering UK graphic artist about sci-fi, afrofuturism, and rave culture for The Ransom Note

Interview with FYI Chris

Interview with Chris Coupe and Chris Watson about their new release on West Friends Records