Welcome to my website! I am a poet, performer, author and translator. I've written extensively for BBC radio and published books and articles in the fields of literature and religion. I am also Poet-in-Residence at the Smith Art Gallery and Museum here in Stirling, Scotland.
As a poet, I believe that obscurity is not profundity, and that obscenity is not originality. I write in 'traditional' metres - and many of my poems are intended for public performance as well as private reading.
My qualifications include a first class degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford University and PhD in New Testament Studies from Edinburgh University. I am also a linguist - a number of my translations from Russian appear in:
The Complete Works of Alexander Pushkin in English" - Published by Milner & Co..
I enjoy broadcasting - my "Thought for the Day" has been frequent feature on BBC Radio Scotland'. I have also written many 'News Assembly' scripts for schools, published online by Optimus Education. I also contribute to the online magazine 'Worship Live,' (www.worshiplive.org.uk)
