This bit of the internet is mine. I claimed it. But you’re welcome to stay as long as you want.

I’m a writer, playwright, journalist, creative writing teacher, and the author of the book This Party’s Dead (more on that below).

Currently:
Working on a novel, an escape thriller called Venus Flytrap
Researching my next novel, which will be written as part of a Creative Writing PhD at Lancaster in October 2025
Teaching creative writing (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, scriptwriting and journalism) at CityLit London.

Upcoming events:

March

Making Space
Let’s Talk about Death: An evening of Creative Exploration with Luna Arts
27 March 2025, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Fabrica art gallery, Brighton

April

The Standard
Journalism for beginners: A masterclass with Erica Buist

After finding a loved one dead, I travelled to seven death festivals (in Mexico, Nepal, Sicily, Thailand, Madagascar, Japan and Indonesia).

Praise for This Party’s Dead:

“Poignant and often hilarious” – Publishers Weekly

“Incredibly insightful...will stick with me for a long time”

“…a rollicking, globe-trotting death adventure… fun and even cheerful, and arrives at a time when the whole world is running on a cheer deficit.” – The Brooklyn Rail

“Brilliant...absolutely terrific”

“One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read”

“Literally can’t put it down”

“Funny, moving, tender, exquisite”

“Read the first chapter and cried... it’s amazing”

“…poignant and heartening…. laugh-out-loud funny” – Shepherd.com

“Read it in a day, couldn’t put it down”

“Unforgettable”

Buy the book

(UK): Bookshop.org (supporting indie bookshops!)

(US): Barnes & Noble