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Thank you for browsing the blog. It’s my hope you’ll increasingly find content, news and views, that resonate with you, as this blog grows with my ongoing writing journey and as the world continues to throw curveballs. As noted, I’m especially interested in fiction, particularly contemporary and speculative literature; writing and the creative process; culture; news; all the way to UFOs.
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- Blog post #17 – It’s been a while (again). So, I’m gonna get back into my blogging groove… with the strange disappearance of Zigmund Adamski
Since late 2025 I’ve been writing about true crime. Mysteries, and conspiracies. Particularly British ones, dating back over the past century. These include peculiar deaths, paranormal occurrences, strange disappearances, and (possibly) the hidden hand of government(s) involvement. I’ve been researching those infamous tales less traveled. Less well known. But with a real chill down the … Continue reading - Blog post #16 – Finally, becoming a published author
Heck, has it really been more than three months since my last post? What took me so long, what happened? I became a published author. That’s what! And it’s everything and nothing like I expected… I woke up on the morning of Wednesday, 9 July, with an immense sense of gratitude, pride and relief. The … Continue reading - Blog post #15 – The Otero County Disclosure: A novel for our times. Welcome to Huey’s world…
‘A great book. I can see all its merits. But… I wouldn’t know how to place it in the market’. This was from a literary agent. Perhaps, on some level, I knew this was coming. Let me quickly share an abridged version of the letter this statement was in response to (the following is from … Continue reading - Blog post #14 – Life, Death, and Creativity: A Personal Reflection on Writing
Warning. This post meanders. Six months ago, at my then place of work, someone started a thread on Yammer (like Facebook, for businesses) on the subject of staying safe. The company I worked for is big. Very big. It handles enormous energy infrastructure projects running to the tens of billions of pounds and dollars every … Continue reading - Blog post #13 – And another ‘BIG’ UFO movie is in the works… this time it’s from the team behind ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
So, when my editor read the first draft of my forthcoming debut novel – about eighteen months ago – and scoffed at the idea of UFOs being a central theme (but not the theme), momentarily the old self-doubt crept in. Steve said UFOs went out with the X-Files, back in the 90s, and the high-water … Continue reading - Blog post #12 – The Age of Disclosure… it might just be
It surely is the age of disclosure. Dan Farah’s new documentary, The Age of Disclosure, premiered at the big deal South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival last weekend (8 March), in Austin, Texas, to a world waiting with bated breath (at least among those who follow the subject). What’s it about? For starters it promises … Continue reading - Blog post #11 – FREE short story – THE HOUSE OF WOO – Contemporary, speculative fiction
(Huey’s top tip: If you don’t want to read this post and just want The House of Woo short story, skip to the bottom of this page. Thank you). Right, on with blog… I’ve spent the past eight years deep in UFO lore. I’ve always known I was going to write a novel about the … Continue reading - Blog post #10 – The contradictions of being a writer
I’ve got to do a public talk about my debut novel. A live audience. Two months from now. I’m terrified. That’s right. I can already feel the anxiety growing. ‘Performance’ is so far outside my comfort zone that fourteen years ago I declined my brother’s request to be best man at his wedding, a decision … Continue reading - Blog post #9 – UFOs and Disclosure: Is there something in the water?
I’ve been following the UFO subject (or UAP, ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’, as the US Pentagon recently rebranded UFOs) for quite a while. More specifically, I’ve been interested in ‘disclosure’; the global revelation ‘we are not alone’. For many folks I know UFOs, and what it could mean in the broader context (disclosure), remains way off … Continue reading - Blog post #8 – Learning the hard way: who’s my kind of reader?
When I started writing fiction (moons ago), I had no idea of the world (read ‘industry’) sitting behind a story read by the likes of you and I. That is to say, I didn’t fully appreciate the ‘science’ of how a book came to be in my hands; a novel that I was reading and … Continue reading - Blog post #7 – I worked behind the scenes on a Netflix show. It changed my attitude to writing… and my life
Working on a Netflix drama wasn’t part of the plan in early 2020. Neither was Covid. Both these events were absolutely not on my radar when I woke up on January 1st that year. Continue reading - Blog post #6 – I write in order to understand
I don’t remember which author said it, when or where they articulated it, perhaps many writers have expressed a similar view, but someone most definitely claimed they write to understand. It appears the sort of statement the late David Foster Wallace might have made. Maybe Haruki Murakami. I’ve just Googled it. Ernest Hemingway. It’s an … Continue reading - Blog post #5 – AI, it’s getting complicated
Huey expresses a cautious scepticism towards new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), which plays a central role in his upcoming novel. He views AI’s rapid advancement as a potential threat to personal privacy and autonomy, warning of possible nefarious uses by organizations. While acknowledging arguments for a bright future with AI, Huey remains concerned about its capacity to replace genuine human experiences in creativity and journalism. Despite this, he’s recently utilized AI for creative purposes, grappling with the moral implications of such actions. Continue reading - Blog post #4 – So, you want to know more about The Otero County Disclosure?
Huey reflects on his fascination with UFOs and the concept of ‘disclosure’ following a 2017 New York Times article about Pentagon investigations. This interest sparked a journey into various related topics, including consciousness and psi phenomena. As Huey navigated writing challenges, he further found inspiration in other aspects of his life. Combining these elements, Huey crafted a novel that intertwines personal experiences and societal themes. Continue reading - Blog Post #3 – Okay, I’m breaking cover. Let’s talk UFOsHuey expresses a belief in the existence of UAPs, sparked by the 2017 New York Times article that drew public awareness. He reflects on a decade-long fascination with the UFO phenomena and its complexities, encouraging readers to explore this vast subject. His engagement with the topic has inspired his writing, including his upcoming novel. Continue reading
- Blog post #2 – So, where do ideas come from?Huey reflects on the nature of ideas. While Stephen King suggests that only the best ideas persist, Huey values documenting thoughts to avoid losing them amid daily distractions. Writers uniquely process ideas shaped by their experiences and personalities. Drawing from journalism, Huey explains that inspiration can stem from various life events and emphasizes the joy in nurturing strong ideas, likening them to flourishing trees. Continue reading
- Blog post #1 – The one about how my writing journey startedHuey shares his writing journey, which began in the late 1990s as a local news reporter in England. Transitioning through various writing-related roles, he explored travel writing and corporate communications, while continuously working on his fiction. After years of effort, he completed his first novel in late 2023, refining it through various editorial phases. Now, Huey’s preparing for publication, viewing his journey as just the beginning. Continue reading
- Blog post #0 – What I blog about, and why you might be interested…
Huey describes his passions for fiction, and the cosmic questions of existence. He notes shifting trends in reading, especially among Gen Z men toward religious themes. Huey is fascinated by UFOs and the rise of AI, seeking to connect these ideas in his upcoming novel, The Otero County Disclosure. Continue reading