Author Archives: douglasthompson

As May Arrives

Posted on May 3, 2024 by douglasthompson

Almost as if Nature can read calendars and numbers, the 1st of May in Glasgow this year seemed to herald a distinct rise in temperature and the opening of numerous leaves and a rain of blossom. It also brought the … Continue reading →

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As The Year Closes…

Posted on December 11, 2023 by douglasthompson

Here is what December has brought through the letterbox… As well as copies of my novella ‘A Man Worth Killing’ and the Eibonvale anthology ‘At The Lighthouse’ as mentioned in my previous blog post; I have received copies of ‘Salt … Continue reading →

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October Round Up

Posted on October 10, 2023 by douglasthompson

It’s somehow just like me to catch Covid-19 for the first time three years after everyone else. I always was a late developer. Fortunately it looks like I am going to survive unscathed when I finally start testing negative again, … Continue reading →

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Edge Of Summer

Posted on May 20, 2023 by douglasthompson

Summer is nearly here and the garden has exploded into a miniature jungle, the greenhouse is full of thrashing fronds of triffids trying to get out and strangle us, or more hopefully feed us. In terms of crops, above are … Continue reading →

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Green Shoots

Posted on February 18, 2023 by douglasthompson

No matter how many years I live through I am always surprised by how I fail to remember the subtle details of spring. How for instance, it inhabits winter while winter is still alive and gradually overtakes and overcomes it … Continue reading →

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Winter Warmer

Posted on November 28, 2022 by douglasthompson

Yes, they are getting warmer. Birds are still singing here in the mornings, usually unheard of in November. And other strange things such as deer visiting our garden, even falling asleep their with their offspring on the lawn. And foxes … Continue reading →

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Events Season

Posted on September 5, 2022 by douglasthompson

Not to be confused with Event Horizon, but yes, like the proverbial buses all arriving at once again, autumn is bringing with it an unusual number of public speaking engagements, as you can see from my recently updated Events page. … Continue reading →

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Waiting For Buses

Posted on June 11, 2022 by douglasthompson

What with the train disruption in Scotland (now resolved) I’ve been waiting at bus stops more often recently. There’s some old saying, isn’t there, about waiting for a bus for hours and then suddenly two or three of them come … Continue reading →

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History

Posted on April 2, 2022 by douglasthompson

April already, can you believe it? In February my poetry collection ‘Eternity’s Windfall’ was published at last. Copies are available in resplendent abundance from Dreich Books. The book comprises of 21 of my very best poems from the last 7 … Continue reading →

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Twenty Twenty Two

Posted on December 31, 2021 by douglasthompson

Well, here comes next year. Among the titles of mine which should be released in 2022 are: ‘Stray Pilot’ (novel, Elsewhen),’Eternity’s Windfall’ (poetry, Dreich Books), ‘The Dissolving Man’ (short story, Nightjar), ‘Oneironauts’ (novella with Pamela Tait, Zagava), ‘Emilianna’ (novella, Eibonvale … Continue reading →

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