I never expected to see Through Water & Ruin in Waterstones — let alone in the front window. But before I’d even approached them, customers had already started asking for it. What happened next still makes me smile: a featured display, signed copies with John and Andrew, and surprise appearances in their Instagram posts. Here’s the full story of how my LumiNovel found its first home on the high street.

Avoid awkward crops and missing edges. Learn the best photo sizes for printing your phone photos beautifully — no gear or jargon required.

Discover The Print Project — a series helping you bring your favourite photos out of your phone and into the real world. Learn how to print meaningful memories simply, beautifully, and affordably. Say goodbye to digital clutter and start giving your most treasured images the life they deserve — in print.

What if the hardest part of photography isn’t the settings or the lighting — but the fear of actually doing it? This book shares my 12-year journey into portraiture, and the quiet, personal work it took to get behind the lens with confidence.

In six months, Through Water & Ruin has reached 81 readers — already closing in on what most indie books sell in their entire lifetime.

Now I’m setting my sights on something bigger: 1,000 readers.

In my latest blog post, I share what makes it different, how I’m working to spread the word, and how you can be part of the journey.

Want to support an indie author without spending a penny? From library requests to leaving reviews, here are 10 easy, free ways to help Through Water & Ruin reach more readers — even if you can’t buy a copy right now. Every share, review, and recommendation helps keep the story alive.

Wondering why Luminovels cost more than traditional books? Learn what goes into creating this immersive format — from full-colour printing and custom layouts to the tactile, high-quality experience.

Get a free sample of Through Water & Ruin — a powerful, photo-rich LumiNovel documenting the 2023 Chesterfield floods. See inside the book and explore its immersive visual storytelling before you buy. Designed as a physical-only experience in 8x10” print.

Luminovels aren’t made for screens — they’re designed to be held. Discover why this immersive format is print-only, and how size, layout, and physicality shape the experience.

Most couples don’t know how to choose a wedding photographer — and that’s okay. This honest, non-technical guide explains how to evaluate style, lighting, composition, and emotional timing by trusting your instincts. Learn what red flags to avoid, how to judge a portfolio properly, and make sure your memories are captured the way you’ll want to remember them.

I found myself wanting to make a book that didn’t feel like a chore to read. One that flowed visually, emotionally, and narratively — where the photos weren’t an afterthought, but part of the storytelling itself. That’s how the luminovel was born.

Click to read why I stopped making traditional books — and started creating something new.

It’s been 5 years since I first made a website. I’ve updated it here and there over the years but for the most part it has remained unchanged. Until now…..