Welcome to the blog. 

This is the space where I document the messy, chaotic transition from A-Level English teacher to mystery author. If you are fascinated by the hidden mechanics of language, the claustrophobic tension of elite boarding schools, or just want to watch an editor try to turn off their own red pen long enough to draft a thriller, you are in the right place.

Here, we’ll dive deep into the world of The Elaborated Code. Expect musings on forensic linguistics, the atmospheric grit of the North West, rants about the passive voice, and the occasional terrifyingly true anecdote from the GCSE classroom.