JOHN MARTIN

I have released the 12th and final instalment of Blokes in the House. AFTER THREE MONTHS of self-isolation, the three old men are getting out.But a policeman waits at the gate for James.And there are lots of spectators to see the former mayor break down in this dark comedy. It’s listed as free on Kobo, Apple,… Continue reading Beginning of the end

I just published the 11th instalment of Blokes in the House, my comedic series about three elderly men who are forced into lockdown together. WHY DO OODLES and James have to hide together in the wardrobe? Are the angry hitmen really encircling the house? The old men are nearing the end of their three months of self-isolation in Windy Mountain. But the… Continue reading The hitmen cometh again 😳

Blokes in the House 10 has finally dropped, folks. Sorry it’s taken longer than usual. The reason for this is I took some time off, and I needed to think through chapters 10, and 11 and 12 to come, to make sure I’m working towards a satisfying end. I plan to roll all the instalments… Continue reading X marks the spot

I got out of town for a few nights for the first time this year. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on the New South Wales south coast. Consequently, I’m a bit behind schedule writing Blokes in the House 10. But it’s coming soon. In fact, I only have three more instalments left in this… Continue reading The inside-my-head story

THREE MEN IN their 80s think they are flying to Ireland to trace family history and to inherit a castle. It ends in laughs and tears.It seems St Patrick was so busy chasing the snakes out of Ireland, he overlooked ridding the country of Tasmanian Tigers. Or did he? My novel Blokes in Donegal is one… Continue reading When tourism was a thing