The author, his writing and more
Why do the words of some seem filled with a quiet, unhurried power, a presence that impresses, whereas most of the words uttered by people lack presence?
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
In her farewell lecture yesterday evening at Fribourg University, Prof.… Read more
“Real freedom is being free to be who we really are” says Épicène quoting Don Miguel Ruiz. But who are you? And are you free to be that person in public?
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
The transgender association Épicène has chosen to highlight a quote from the Mexican author, Don Miguel Ruiz, who says (my translation), “Real freedom is being free to be who we really are.” … Read more
Colourful People, the fourth book of the Boy & Girl Saga is now available in paperback, hard cover and electronic format. Also available are free samples: Chapter One & Chapter Two.
So what’s the novel about? Here’s a very brief summary.… Read more
At the heart of the trans identity is a conviction that they have a right to assert and be recognised for a gender that does not correspond to the sex assigned to them at birth. What is the nature of this conviction and how does it stand up to being challenged?… Read more
About the key role stories play in our world and how we can counter the potential damage their misuse might cause.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
The following short text was inspired by writing The Boy in the Book (to be published soon) which explores a world where it is possible to modify reality by intervening in the stories we tell.… Read more
As I prepare Colourful People, the fourth book in the Boy &Girl Saga, for publication, I’ve re-worked the covers of all the books. See the new face of the Boy & Girl Saga above. You also get a glimpse at the cover of the new book.… Read more
Confronted with ‘alternative facts’, it’s reassuring to compare them with what we know to be fact. However, fact is not so easily distinguishable from fiction as the following extract illustrates.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Confronted with the so-called ‘alternative facts’ of politicians and others in positions of influence and the deep-seated anxiety they can provoke, it’s reassuring to compare their fabrications with the truth of the reliable reality we call fact.… Read more
Inspired by the construction of an incongruous object, this fable explores the arcane workings of imaginary local politics. Inspiré par la construction d’un objet incongru, ce fable explore les arcanes d’une politique locale imaginaire.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
The pyramidal flying-saucer was perched atop a stout pole that resembled a launching pad.… Read more
Based on my own novels, some elements of a possible framework for writing aimed at sparking future narratives in readers.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
In my article Stories for the Future, I wrote: By hinting at possible narratives, fiction can be a powerful tool for change.… Read more
Carefully crafted stories can help stave off anxiety due to uncertainty about the future by inspiring individual narratives of ways forward.
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Anxious? It’s hard not to be. Just turn on the radio or the television or browse the Internet, the news is an unending tale of woe.… Read more