If you believe a few words can hold a lifetime, you’re in the right place.
The Inkwave Club is a refuge for readers, writers, and the incurably curious. Gathered here are stories, reflections, and a few unexpected delights, all shared in the spirit of good writing and good company.
You may notice a small white bull terrier wandering about. That is Garth. He considers himself a gentleman of letters, a connoisseur of biscuits, and an authority on most subjects.
Step inside. There is room for you here.
Before you begin, Garth has a word:
The Reader
Prefer stories? Begin in the Library, where wit, wonder, and carefully crafted short fiction await.
The Writer
Interested in storytelling craft? Visit the Writing Desk, where techniques and creative tools are explored.
The Connoiser
Enjoy reflections on books, culture, and food? Pull up a chair at the Club Table.
From the Library
A collection of short fiction—distilled stories where every word is chosen with care. Small moments. Lasting echoes.
Because He Could Not Hurry
Each morning, Hobbes the tortoise clambered onto his favourite sunrock—a task requiring forty-seven deliberate steps and one minor nap…
Mime Doesn’t Pay
“You have the right to remain silent…”
Which, in the case of Monsieur Étienne Silencieux de la Plume, was rather redundant.
Didn't those cops know they were talking to the world's most distinguished mime artist?
Origin of the Species
He had to stop himself staring at her beauty—this vision of a plant pot, curved like a goddess and glazed in palest jade. One handle swept upward like a sculpted arm…
From the Writing Desk
Thoughtful writing tools and literary reflections for curious minds — exploring structure, precision, and the craft beneath the page.
Marilyn Monroe kept a copy of Ulysses in her car.
According to her friend and photographer Eve Arnold, Marilyn said she loved the sound of it, reading it aloud to herself to try to make sense of it. She admitted it was ‘hard going’ but kept at it anyway…
Writing Cracking Dialogue
Ah, dialogue—that slippery fish in the writer’s net. Everyone thinks they can catch it. Everyone tries. But done wrong, it flops. Done right, it sings, slaps, stings, seduces.
Start With What They Don’t Say…
Anatomy of a Double Drabble
How do you build an entire story in just 200 words? Join me as a simple idea—a cactus—grows into a complete double drabble, from first spark to final sentence.
From the Club Table
Here, stories gather around food and culture — in kitchens, at long tables, and in the everyday rituals that bring people together.
Dining With Dali
A table is prepared with care—linen smoothed, silver aligned, each detail in its place. And yet, something lingers just beneath the arrangement.
This is not a table set for hunger. It is set for something far less predictable…
The Third Ortolan
Every civilisation has its forbidden fruit.
Sometimes it is not a fruit at all.
How far would you go for a truly unforgettable meal? The answer begins with a tiny songbird—and ends somewhere altogether unexpected.
From Game of Thrones to Catalan Kitchens
Join me as we wander the medieval streets of Girona, discovering the rich traditions of Catalan cooking in a city celebrated for its remarkable cuisine and its unforgettable appearance in Game of Thrones.
Join The Inkwave Club
Good writing deserves good company.
Join the club to receive occasional stories, writing tips, and a complimentary copy of Garth’s Little Book of Remarkable Things.
A charming collection of wit, wisdom, biscuits, and observations from the club's most distinguished Bull Terrier.
