simon wood

BACK STORIES: Killer Careers

Relationships with our coworkers are a vital part of life. Considering that we spend a third of our day in the workplace, they have to be. No wonder we build friendships with workmates. That’s great. Unfortunately, the flipside of personal relationships in […]

HUMP DAY: Which Way Is Up?

Driving Julie to the airport last week, I got a little reminder of my dyslexia.  Most people know dyslexia as a word related problem but it’s bigger than that.  Spatial awareness is also a symptom.  Personally, I don’t know left from right.  […]

NEW BOOK CONTRACT: StoryHouse

GOOD NEWS!! I’ve been sitting on this one for a while, but I am happy to announce that StoryHouse will be publishing two of my short stories—THE FRAME MAKER and PATHFINDER—as a special two-story ebook and audiobook.   THE FRAME MAKER was an […]

SHELF LIFE: Mal De Mer

In my writerly life, I get a queasy feeling from time to time.  Different things can trigger it—a book signing, an autograph, a compliment, an advert, etc.  Usually, something nice anyway.  This time it was the cover art for the German version […]

SHELF LIFE: Quiet Riot

Recently, I’ve seen my name mentioned in the industry press a few times.   Not only that, but my name has been mentioned in conjunction with the S-word.  The S-word is success if you’re wondered.  I must admit I get squeamish about praise.  […]