Writing

I published my debut novel, “Human Software,” in 2025 and will publish “One More Island” in early 2027. You can read more about them below and also catch up with my blog.

When a new boss arrives to restructure the local branch of a struggling logistics corporation, engineer Beth Walters discovers that the biggest challenges aren’t technical – they’re human. Set in a fading port town, Human Software is a sharp, wry novel about work, loyalty, ambition, and what happens when the systems we depend on stop working for us.

Returning to his home town after a long absence, Peter Watchett finds himself confronted by memories, regrets and unanswered questions he has spent years avoiding. One More Island is a contemporary novel about two brothers, the stories we tell ourselves, and the possibility of starting over when life hasn’t turned out as expected.

My Blog

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  Why I Wrote a Novel Instead of Another Business BookApril 18, 2026
  I’ve read a lot of books about software engineering. More… Read More »Why I Wrote a Novel Instead of Another Business Book
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  The Myth of The Ideal ReaderMarch 21, 2026
  There is a theory that says you should have your… Read More »The Myth of The Ideal Reader
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  Writing Like MurakamiFebruary 24, 2026
  I walk into the corridor. It’s long and bright, with… Read More »Writing Like Murakami
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  What I’ve Learnt From Publishing A NovelFebruary 15, 2026
  It’s now almost five months since I published my first… Read More »What I’ve Learnt From Publishing A Novel
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  Making Her SmileJanuary 4, 2026
  There was only one problem. The tree wouldn’t fit through… Read More »Making Her Smile
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  My Dispassionate FriendJanuary 1, 2026
  On that day, I took the usual train away from… Read More »My Dispassionate Friend
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  When It Feels Like You’re Going HomeOctober 26, 2025
  As we get closer to winter, our thoughts naturally turn… Read More »When It Feels Like You’re Going Home
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  An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management – Will LarsenJune 4, 2024
  Sometimes you buy a book and then don’t read it… Read More »An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management – Will Larsen

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