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Author of the Ben Lorloch Scottish Mystery Thriller series.

Author of the poetry book 'Sixty Fragments'.
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The Origins of Creativity - Human Memory vs. AI Memory

I am often asked where I get my ideas. Having written a virtual vs. reality gaming mystery thriller, it is often assumed that I use AI to produce gaming strategies, if not entire plots. I do not.

Why not?

I wanted to produce something else. I am not opposed to AI’s ability to be creative. In my opinion, AI can create exceptional, highly successful products. However, I don’t like the products as much Read more of this blog post »
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In HEAD Ben Lorloch isn't the typical hero—he's an assassin I found myself sympathetic towards throughout. The unconventional structure took some adjustment, but it worked for me. Twists kept coming, blending Scottish heritage wi" Read more of this review »
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"HEAD throws you straight into a world of gaming, assassins, and secrets that blur the line between digital and real life. The pace is fast, the writing sharp, and the atmosphere almost cinematic. Ben Lorloch is one of those rare thriller characters w" Read more of this review »
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