I'm Back

Hi all
You must have thought I'd departed the earth.
2012 has been hectic so far. Invitations to write a number of sketches for a TV pilot; speeches to make in the Welsh capital; the sequel to 'Spectre Antiques' to edit; a pantomime to co-write, a play to co-write; an illustrated collection of short stories involving Aivis the Burvis to complete too this year.
The biggest and most important moment was the birth of my first grandson, Jacob Stephen (what a great middle name). The very proud family are all doing well.
My first speech for many a year yesterday in Cardiff - and didn't it show. All part of the development process but nonetheless terrifying. I got through it and signed a few copies of 'Spectre Antiques' too. The PCS Union and their adult education support have played a large part in my success in 2011 and so it was nice to give something back and hopefully inspire a new novelist to come through from the creative writing courses this year.
I'm hoping that enough will happen from now on to need two Blog posts per month to be posted.
South Wales Scorpions had a tough away test in the Co-OpChampionship 1 first match but came away with a victory. A good start at home this weekend will get us all excited about gaining promotion this season. There are certainly lots of tries to look forward to, for sure, I've yet to see a game where less than 60 points were scored in the match.    http://www.scorpionsrl.com/
I'll catch up again soon. But I'll finish today by wishing our proud boys the very best of luck against the French at the Millennium stadium this Saturday. A 3rd Grand Slam in seven years would be an amazing achievement. And this team are still developing.
The future's looking bright...the future is Welsh Red.
Best wishes
Lurv