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Got it covered
Most of us do judge a book by its cover. However good what’s inside may be, it’s the cover that makes a connection. It’s true
Snake-free writing
I’ve just finished a hefty non-fiction editing project. The book manuscript I was given to look at was a delight to work on. The author
Broadsheets and space
These days there aren’t as many opportunities to see your writing given the sort of room a broadsheet can give it. I first saw my
Gardening unplugged
On most sunny Sunday mornings I wake up to the scream of a hard-pressed strimmer. My neighbour likes to get up early, and likes to
That new book moment
You spend forever working on a book, especially a walking guide. There’s so much to get right.The text and maps have to be spot on.
Natural health service
I’ve recently put the finishing touches to a new walking guide to my home county, Pembrokeshire. It will be published next year as my second
Guardian guest blog: Ash dieback
It was good to get so much insightful reader feedback on my post. It makes the writing process feel much more like a conversation, than
Ghost in the machine
‘You’re putting words into my mouth…’ Yes, but in a good way. Over the years I’ve done a little bit of ghostwriting here and there,
Getting noticed
It’s great to get some recogition from people in the know. So, thanks to the judges of the 2015 Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild Awards
Taking wing
It’s a real buzz to finally open the box of copies of ‘Wilder Wales’, which turned up on my doorstep today. The talented team at
Dog days
Putting together my new walking guide to Ceredigion – which has just been published by Pocket Mountains – took lots of days out and about
High life
I love the mountains to the east of Harlech – for me, it’s the most exhilarating bit of Snowdonia. Mind you I’m never entirely sure
Team work
Working with Ceredigion County Council on its ‘Paths for People’ project has been really interesting. The book of routes has now been published and FBA
Perfect day
Just back from Anglesey and the latest outing with Drew Buckley for our Wilder Wales project for Graffeg. The weather has made planning our field
New routes
Over the last nine months I’ve been working with Ceredigion’s ‘Paths for People’ project to survey routes in the county and put together guidebook. I’ve