2023-02-07 22:42
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A blog about my novel and story writing, as well as other random things.
2023-01-19 17:23
Edgar All Poe was born on this day in 1809 and died only 40 years later. In those years he wrote some of the true classics of the spooky and the macabre which still have an impact today.Pict… Read More
2022-12-31 15:26
It's finally done! The blockage that was adding the John Milton biography is done. It'll need another content pass further down the line and a bibliography section will need adding as well.A… Read More
2022-12-27 15:38
It seems our ever-unstable cultist left a message before mysteriously disappearing Read More
2022-12-27 15:35
I wondered what had happened to the final addition and now I need to nuke my house from orbit Read More
2022-12-18 20:17
Hi everyone! - I'm just trying something different here as I've grown more interested in playing around with videos helping with the GSD Welfare Fund and would love to do some more of my own… Read More
2022-10-25 18:09
The Halloween Horror Auction raising money for the German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund is in full steam approaching All Hallows Eve. There are still some amazing and a few unique horror themed… Read More
2022-10-20 19:11
The talented Eilidh Griffiths has generously donated this excellent abstract piece titled 'Jack - Deconstructed' to the Halloween Horror Auction supporting the GSD Welfare Fund.‘J… Read More
2022-10-20 09:45
We only have 11 days left of the Halloween Horror Auction raising money urgently needed to support the GSD Welfare Fund. Firstly a thank you to everyone who's participated we've raised… Read More
2022-10-09 14:01
For a fundraising event for the Defibrillators in the village (a sensible precaution considering it has taken more than an hour for an ambulance to arrive for an emergency before and one I n… Read More
2022-10-05 20:27
Auction Quick ListHandmade Witches Black GoatVarious Horror/Dark Fantasy A3 Prints/PostersSigned Copy of Faust 2.0 by Michael BrookesOriginal Richly Detailed Horror Painting of a Spiri… Read More
2022-10-04 16:52
A new item has been added to the Halloween Horror Auction supporting the GSD Welfare Fund - you can see the master list of auctions and offers here:https://gsdwelfare.blogspot.com/p/hallowee… Read More
2022-10-03 07:28
Here's a new range of items available in the Halloween Horror Auction throughout this month. A master page listing all items as they're added can be found here https://gsdwelfare.blogsp… Read More
2022-10-02 12:03
I'm pleased to announce that a project I've meant to put together since moving into the village is finally live. The History of Christchurch website assembles the documented history of the v… Read More
2022-10-01 08:40
We've received a flurry of entries over the past couple of days, but there are still two more days to get your entries in for the GSD Welfare Fund's 2023 Calendar. Whether it's your favourit… Read More
2022-09-30 20:05
A Marriage Made In...Hell. You know the place. Lakes of burning sulphur. Torture pits resonant with the wailing of the damned. Not the place you'd expect to fall in love. But I did.Our eyes… Read More
2022-09-25 11:17
Content Warning: Hippy Overthinking Incoming... Just some almost random musings really, but don't say I didn't warn you as I frantically try and type this before the 'too little s… Read More
2022-09-17 08:28
You have American horror author Heather Miller and my youngest sister in part as the inspiration for my latest Midjourney exploration. Heather because of she posted some seasonal quotes, and… Read More
2022-09-11 21:18
Exciting times! My Paradise Lost - AI Illustrated Edition has officially commenced with the Front Matter scans and transcriptions from the 1794 edition on which the text will be based on.And… Read More
2022-09-10 22:06
Today's Midjourney prompt inspiration is courtesy of Modiphius and their successfully advertised me something that I didn't realise I wanted - Call of Cthulhu in Ancient Rome (well technical… Read More
2022-09-06 20:26
A self portrait challenge seems to be doing the rounds and I decided that would be a good learning. As well as refining my skill at writing prompts, I thought it would be fun to follow the f… Read More
2022-09-06 07:23
Sister Christine Brookes and my nephew Kian are generously fundraising For GSD welfare Fund, and to help pay for Brodie's surgery that has worked wonders to improve his quality of life. Youn… Read More
2022-08-30 07:12
As the legendary Bob Ross would say, this was a happy accident :-) My journey with Midjourney is on a bumpy patch at the moment. It can create some truly amazing pictures, and I can pr… Read More
2022-08-25 13:50
Face in the MirrorI stare at my face in the mirror and I can’t be sure that it’s really me. My eyes are hunted and bruised from nights of disturbed sleep. A dread has stalk… Read More
2022-08-22 19:02
I stopped writing during 2017 - maybe shaving my hair and beard off for charity not only took away my Samsom like powers ⾽ The blog has recently been resurrected with a slightly diffe… Read More
2022-08-20 10:58
Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvador DaliI think this post is mostly an excuse to include this magnificent painting - Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvador Dali. It's p… Read More
2022-08-18 18:00
Image created using Mindjourneyhttps://www.midjourney.com/app/users/882974693294997555/The Dreams of the DeadI dream the dreams of the dead. The constant hunger for the luminous vibrancy of… Read More
2022-02-15 15:31
Last Sunday the new owners joined us to collect their pups from Lexi's litter. It was an emotional day all round - we were sad to see them go of course, but also excited for their futures. A… Read More
2022-02-12 15:52
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund: Adopting a Dog: If you are interested in rescuing a dog from us, the first step would be to email us to register your interest or give one of our committee… Read More
2022-02-10 11:50
Last Sunday Lexi's litter went off to their new homes and a crazy fun filled day it was! One of those pups - Dickie, well his home isn't so far away at all. As can be expected he's bursting… Read More
2022-02-06 19:05
What an amazing if not emotional time we've all had today. Our Welfare puppies certainly enjoyed a send off to be proud of. All puppy pawrents met to collect their bundle of joy for a fi… Read More
2022-02-05 18:34
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund: Sponsor Dogs In Our Permanent Care: Our commitment to never euthanise a dog unless absolutely necessary means that we have nearly twenty dogs in our permane… Read More
2022-02-05 13:50
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund: Behavioural Topics - Desensitisation and Counter C...: For her latest behavioural topic Lisa Hird looks at how desensitisation and counter should work. Disc… Read More
2022-02-04 16:29
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund: Meet Jess: This is little Jess who recently joined us. She's about 4yrs old and suffers from EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - it's a h Read More
2022-02-03 17:14
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund: Puppy Care Advice for Lexi's Pups New Owners: In less than a week Lexi's litter will leave our care and go off to their new forever homes. It's certai… Read More
2022-01-31 19:11
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2017-10-11 14:51
I'm very pleased that so far my charity hair and beard shave on November 11th has raised £1742 for Special Effect - a wonderful charity who do excellent work with disabled people by im… Read More
2017-10-02 15:00
Hi all!I will be participating in a Head and Beard shave (Assuming we raise enough money!) for the wonderful people at Special Effect on Saturday 11th November, in the Dun Cow in Christchurc… Read More
2017-08-12 09:35
The Guard of Mending KeepOne Year After The EscapeThe serving boy’s face was stained green with disgust and horror. He looked about to be sick, about to flee, about to weep. Rayph saw… Read More
2017-07-04 06:30
Image credit: http://latoday.deviantart.com/art/souls-147715429It's been a while since I last wrote a drabble (a story that is exactly 100 words long), but inspiration recently hit me w… Read More
2017-07-03 11:53
I'm very pleased to announce that the forthcoming Best of British Science Fiction 2016 is now available to pre-order on Kindle. I'm honoured to have a story featured in this collection!Edito… Read More
2017-07-02 09:31
Image Credit: NASAFifteen seconds after his awakening Seb worries about what the Visitors intend from his educatio0n:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/07/001524-kernel-of-doubt.html Read More
2017-06-25 11:23
One of the mysteries of Earth's encounter with the Sun Dragon is revealed by the Visitors:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/06/001312-question-answered.html Read More
2017-06-18 09:23
The Visitors reveal the process of the Sun Dragons' evolution:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/06/001144-evolutions-relentless-march.html Read More
2017-05-28 09:38
The Visitor's reveal the origins of the Sun Dragons to Seb in his latest report:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/05/000905-birth-of-dragons.html Read More
2017-05-21 10:09
Seb marvels at his latest discovery of the Visitors' capabilities:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/05/000041-incredible-truth.html Read More
2017-05-19 13:43
I'm very pleased to announce that my story 'The Ten Second War' will be featured in the upcoming release of NewCon Press' 'Best of British Science Fiction 2016'. It is edited by Donna Bond… Read More
2017-05-14 09:24
Seb glimpses home amidst the wealth of the Visitors' astronomical data:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/05/000019-seeing-home.html Read More
2017-05-09 06:22
Welcome To Mister Jones Mystery Series! Get Your Scare On For 99Cents!The ShowingHis visit to the house has awoken that which was sleeping: how many must be taken before IT can be laid to re… Read More
2017-05-07 12:02
Seb is treated to a vision of wonders at the ultimate scale as he delves deeper into the simulation:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/05/000012-vision-of-wonders.html Read More
2017-04-16 08:35
Nine seconds after his reemergence, Seb ponders the role of language in his current situation:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/04/000009-finding-right-words.html Read More
2017-04-15 08:56
Check out this cool Cthulhu t-shirt on my Etsy store:https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/286451461/cthulhu-t-shirtIts available in sizes small to XXXL and the artwork is by the fantastically tal… Read More
2017-04-09 07:19
Seb delves deeper into the alien intelligence and gains a glimmer of understanding:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/04/000007-wondrous-visions.html Read More
2017-04-02 11:02
Image credit: http://nitrox72.deviantart.com/art/Multidimensional-Hypergeometry-79778464In the fourth second of his new existence Seb is introduced to multi-dimensional mathematics:http… Read More
2017-04-02 10:24
In anticipation for the upcoming release of Mestlven - A Tale from Perilisc, Jesse Teller invites you to read an excerpt from the opening chapter.Festival of The PaleThe Pale, the godde… Read More
2017-03-28 11:38
I'm excited to announce that Sun Dragon now has an awesome book trailer - a big thanks to Ramon Marett for his quality work!2012: NASA's Curiosity Rover lands on Mars to search for signs of… Read More
2017-03-26 08:17
Seb discovers shapes within the virtual realm he's trapped in:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/03/000003-shapes-in-dark.html Read More
2017-03-19 09:05
Seb struggles to explore his new environment, and doubts that he's even on the Venti probe anymore:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/03/000002-space-to-move.html Read More
2017-03-12 09:22
Seb tries to gain some understanding of this new realm:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/03/000001-counting-out-time.html Read More
2017-03-05 08:56
Seb finds himself in an unexpected situation in his latest report:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/03/alone-in-dark.html Read More
2017-02-26 10:30
The aged Venti probe continues to hold together as Seb ignites the final burn to reach the Visitor's ship:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/02/18062651-final-burn.html Read More
2017-02-12 12:27
Seb enacts a desperate plan to try and reach the Visitor's ship:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/02/0310-2649-last-hope.html Read More
2017-02-05 11:05
Seb finally receives a message from the Visitors as the Venti probe continues its journey through the Epsilon Indi system:http://www.taucetimission.com/2017/02/29092649-guided-by-star.html Read More
2017-02-05 10:46
Dragon Skull t-shirt from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie Stewart.Available in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/489742464/dragon-skull-t-shirt Read More
2017-02-04 15:41
Author Gavin Smith is the latest to take the Five to Five Thousand Challenge and share his thoughts on what the future holds.-When Michael told me about this blog I thought it sounded like a… Read More
2017-02-04 15:13
A 3D printed, hand painted Cthulhu inspired chess set with a board with two inch tiles.“The Thing cannot be described - there is no language for such abysms of shrieking and immemorial… Read More
2017-01-24 12:15
Whatever it takes... Keep Flying! with this inspirational t-shirt from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie Stewart.Available in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.com/uk/lis… Read More
2017-01-22 12:24
Image credit: http://1920x1080hdwallpapers.com/space/violet-wave-planet-moon-light/Sed reveals an unusual storm in his latest report from the Venti probe as it travels through the Epsil… Read More
2017-01-22 12:03
This quality A3 print of an original painting by Luciana Nedelea is available from the Old Ones Productions Etsy store here:https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/286454595/visitation-of-the-reaper… Read More
2017-01-16 12:17
I'll confess that I approached this final book in the Void trilogy with a little trepidation. The cause was my previous experience with the Night's Dawn trilogy - which was a fantastic read… Read More
2017-01-16 11:38
While visiting his mother at her secluded Waldport cabin, an English teacher is awoken in the night by screams. Something gigantic is heaving itself against the rickety front door, relentles… Read More
2017-01-15 11:25
A winged serpent stretches its wings on this t-shirt from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie Stewart.Available in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/50541754… Read More
2017-01-14 11:21
A high quality A3 print of the 'Dark Eyes' painting by Luciana Nedelea is available from the Old Ones Productions store on Etsy:https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/505220337/dark-eyes-print Read More
2017-01-13 11:24
A bronze dragon soars majestically on this t-shirt from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie Stewart.Available in black or white, and in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.co… Read More
2017-01-13 08:57
In Synners, the line between technology and humanity is hopelessly slim. A constant stream of new technology spawns crime before it hits the streets; the human mind and the external landscap… Read More
2017-01-08 16:37
Reach for the Stars with this t-shirt from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie StewartAvailable in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/503877239/reach-for-the… Read More
2017-01-07 10:24
I'm pleased to announce that the pieces from the Cthulhu chess set are now available individually from Shapeways here:https://www.shapeways.com/shops/old-ones-productionsPlease note these ar… Read More
2017-01-05 16:21
Edgar Allan Hippo is one of the Famous Animals series from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie Stewart.Available in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4897396… Read More
2017-01-05 15:49
To celebrate the release of The Golden Sword, NLJ, has written a guest post about how to write a great villain:How to Write a Great VillainWhen I first became a writer, the hardest thing for… Read More
2017-01-04 16:56
A dragon sits proudly upon its golden hoard in this t-shirt from the Magic Owl Collection.Original artwork by Katie Stewart.Available in sizes Small to XXXL.https://www.etsy.com/uk/lis… Read More
2017-01-02 12:29
Unfortunately 2017 isn't off to a great start for Old Ones Productions as I've had to close the online store. But this venture is far from over! From now on business will be conducted throug… Read More
2016-12-29 13:34
The Horus Heresy really gets going in this third book of the series. In it we have the first of the major battles of the Warmaster's rebellion against the Emperor. It loses some of the subtl… Read More
2016-12-29 13:11
It's 2235 and through the advent of wormhole technology more than a dozen interstellar colonies have been linked to Earth; but this new mode of transportation comes at a price and there are… Read More
2016-12-18 13:20
Seb is forced to power down the Venti probe in hi slatest report from Epsilon Indi:http://www.taucetimission.com/2016/12/05082648-emergency-shut-down.html Read More
2016-12-17 12:58
I loved the first book, the world it created was a rich and compelling one. The survivors clinging to life in the Moscow metro system in a post apocalyptic world made the first book such a g… Read More
2016-12-17 11:30
“Sometimes, aliens just want to eradicate us.”When particles of a metal skull plate forged from a meteorite end up in another universe in the middle of an alien war, it triggers… Read More
2016-12-14 13:13
I rarely support book kickstarters as I usually prefer just buying the book once it's available, however this seemed like a fun idea so I backed it. And I'm glad I did. The concept is a good… Read More
2016-12-14 13:01
Having made a miraculous recovery from the grievous injuries he suffered on Davin, Warmaster Horus now leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. An unprece… Read More
2016-12-11 12:42
Image credit: ESOSeb waits for a response from the Visitors as the Venti probe journeys deeper into the Epsilon Indi system:http://www.taucetimission.com/2016/12/02082648-no-answer.html Read More
2016-12-10 13:20
Join the Tau Ceti Mission with this official crew t-shirt. Available in sizes Small to XXXL.https://oldonesproductions.com/collections/tau-ceti-mission/products/tau-ceti-mission-t-shirt Read More
2016-12-10 11:44
Faust 2.0 by Michael BrookesNo fanfare heralded the moment of convergence.As it birthed the entity spawned into an agonised blur of inputs streaming from all over the world. The shock of its… Read More
2016-12-08 13:32
Here's a short story that I wrote for an anthology that unfortunately didn't come to pass. It's a little different than my usual writing as it's a children's story. It was a lot of fun to wr… Read More
2016-12-05 13:22
I'm a huge fan of Lovecraft and of the Cthulhu mythos in particular. I've also enjoyed many stories that expand upon the theme. This collection of short stories does that with varying succes… Read More
2016-12-05 13:06
The long-awaited sequel to the cult bestseller Metro 2033, the second volume in the Metro trilogy, Metro 2034 continues the story of survival and struggle that unfolds in the mazes of the Mo… Read More
2016-12-04 13:25
Image credit: http://point-of-no-23.livejournal.com/1152247.htmlSeb makes a discovery in his latest report from the Venti probe as it travels deeper in to the Epsilon Indi system:http:/… Read More
2016-12-04 13:07
Insanity is your opening move with this Cthulhu chess set t-shirt from Old Ones Productions.Available in unisex sizes small to XXXL.Original artwork by Luciana Nedelea.https://oldonesproduct… Read More
2016-11-27 17:14
I loved the idea for this story, and it's a different take on the Faustian story. It's one of the classic tales of a bargain with hidden dangers, and making it part of the construct of the h… Read More
2016-11-27 11:44
The world is at war against things that slink and gibber in the darkness, and titans that stride from world to world, sewing madness and death. War has existed in one form or another since t… Read More
2016-11-26 13:05
Darren Grey is a writer and computer game designer, and is currently writing for upcoming sci-fi game Jupiter Hell (www.jupiterhell.com). During daylight hours he also works as a Research Pr… Read More
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