Writing


A selection of published work. For regular writing on nature and creatvity, please see Wild Quiet Folk.

Nameless

Non-fiction exploring the shifting, swirling nature of memory and the places where we search for connection. Published in Echtrai Journal, edition 4.


Without Words

A piece of short fiction exploring the point of view of someone with Alzheimer’s – published by Folkways Press in their alternative human rights anthology.


Instructions for Breathing

A poem about the physical sensation and psychological release to be found in cold water. Published on Dear Damsels.


The Lost Things

A short story about the wisdom of knowing ourselves and what it means to lose that. Published on Dear Damsels.


The Power of Knowing the Names

A non-fiction piece about the importance of noticing nature. Published on Dear Damsels.


100 Outdoor Swims

A feature written for the Outdoor Swimming Society about my challenge to swim in 100 outdoor places to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.


Weatherproof your Swimming: Understanding Swell

A feature for the Outdoor Swimming Society on understanding weather conditions you might encounter while wild swimming.


Weatherproof Your Swimming: Understanding Chop and Wind

A feature for the Outdoor Swimming Society on understanding weather conditions you might encounter while wild swimming.


Swimmer’s Yellow Pages

A listing of swim groups, charities and bodies in the UK. Written for the Outdoor Swimming Society.