What’s the story?
Hi, and welcome to my little blog.
I’m a new writer and an illustrator trying to figure out how to bring a book or two into the world. I’ll share my experiences of learning as I go. I’ll also share a few stories and rambling thoughts.
It’s great to have you here. I hope you stick around. And whilst you are here, why not sign up for my newsletter, or get in touch if you have any questions.
Crowd drowning
A summary of what it has taken to write a novel and how this compares to the experience of falling at a busy music gig.
Illustration (aka doodle wrangling)
A full description of how my illustration life has come about. The various styles and tools I have used over the years and what I do now.
Love Britain
A long listing of all the British things and people who have influenced me throughout my life.
Cut and paste: idea generation
A tale of how working with different media to produce images and designs can result in ideas for stories.
My favourite books
A short post about my favourite books. The ones I would take if I were stranded on a desert island.
Where does inspiration come from?
A summary of where Tim Martin, Oxford-based author and illustrator, gets his inspiration for his work. The conclusion is situation, setting, and self.
What’s my why?
What’s my why? A description of the reasons for creating this blog describing my journey as a new author wishing to self-publish novels and create illustrations.
