My Compiling Process

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STEP 1 I review my notebook of ideas-that-may-lead-to-themes-one-day.…

From 1 Across to the Guardian

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In the work that I’ve done for 1 Across, you’ll find all…

Fred's Shed

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There’s a small contribution from me in Fred’s Shed, a delightful…

The Referendum Day Puzzle

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On 23 June 2016, the day of the European Union Referendum in…

1 Across Clueing Competition - Solutions

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Here are the solutions to my three sample entries to the 1 Across…

1 Across Clueing Competition - Clues

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1 Across magazine used to run a monthly clueing competition.…

Bonus Downloads

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Here are a few older puzzles for you to download from my 1 Across…

What Else Do I Do?

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During the day, I indulge an annoyingly tempting ability to make…

Memories

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I don’t remember being precociously wordy as a child, though…

Early History

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I was born in Lancashire, and I tell people that I kept moving…