Welcome to my web page, which gives details of some aspects of my varied and enjoyable professional life.

At present I am working as a poet, lecturer and writer, and I am Managing Editor of the publishing house, Oversteps Books. I am also a Visiting Fellow in the English Department of the University of Surrey.

I am the author or editor of half a dozen books; my poetry, articles and reviews are published widely in newspapers, magazines and journals; and I have recently started writing novels. I give poetry readings, accept commissions and am available for workshops and residencies. Extracts, examples and reviews of my work can be found on the following pages; and some of my books, and back copies of Christian Journal, can be purchased here.

My past career includes being a university Philosophy lecturer, Editor of a journal, and Chief Executive of two international literacy and literature NGOs.

I give numerous guest lectures on a wide range of topics, have preached in cathedrals, churches and college chapels in Britain and abroad, have conducted retreats and led dance days.

Recent freelance consultancies include Environmental consultant for the Energy Saving Trust and Guildford Borough Council on reducing CO₂ emissions; and Project Consultant for Marriage and Relationship Support Project (MARS) by Roehampton Social Research Unit, University of Surrey, funded by the Lord Chancellor’s Department.

My PhD is in Aesthetics and my MSc in Environmental Architecture and Advanced Energy Studies. I was awarded an international Rockefeller scholarship for The People of God, undertook research for the ESRC on ethnic dance in Britain, and am  Chairperson or trustee of a number of different organisations, a few of which are listed here..

 

Preaching & Theology

Retreats & Dance

Christian journal

Professional & voluntary positions

Academic

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