The large pod landed on the barren, dead planet, and a plume of dust scattered as it thudded quietly. The LED readout went from green, to red, then back to green, and then it read,…
Browsing Category Post Apocalypse
Post Apocalypse ramblings from an author who’s written a book on this Dystopian genre.
Dis Ease of a World at Conflict
Two black girls were stabbed in a park in London, in June 2020, and two Policemen took selfies with the bodies. What happened to the cops, and the imperceptible effort to find the killer, sparked…
10 Things That Would Top off 2020 Like Arsenic Icing
10 Things That Would Top off 2020 Like Arsenic Icing. Like E.T.’s call finally gets answered.
To Vaccinate or not to Vaccinate?
That is the question I’m like a pendulum, going back and forth, considering my options. I’ve never been an ‘anti-vaxxer’ though as a curious human, I’ve questioned the plight, and there’s valid fears there (sometimes),…
My Coronavirus Diary
The email I received on Sunday night from the NHS confirmed what I already knew; I have coronavirus. Unlike the millions who came before me, I don’t have the same symptoms. Is the virus getting…
Finally the Vaccine
Finally the vaccine has arrived because we are the virus.
Living in Domes
It’s time for change I’m going to tell you a secret. During the three or so years I was writing the newly released The Peace Ambassador, I began to realise that some things didn’t add…
The Lie of an Era
As a child, I was impressed by the height of the pyramids and the mind-bending thoughts on the man hours required for such a construction. In 2020, I’m equally astounded at the even more impressive…
Surviving the Apocalypse
Instructions for surviving the Apocalypse – book one Let me introduce you to the apocalypse. Back in 2019, I told you that I thought the Apocalypse was coming. And again here and here. Then there’s…
Leaking Snippets
The Peace Ambassador “Dear, dear Andrea. You’ve got such a temper on you. Think that life is about balance; fair and unfair, death and life, Yin and Yang? Just and unjust? Really believe that suffering…
Dystopian Novels
Dystopian books by Fox Emerson, not just a plug on the new book The Peace Ambassador, but also a homage to the genre of dystopia
A New Dystopian Apocalyptic Tale
If you’re reading this, then I am dead. I died while writing my new dystopian apocalyptic tale. For nearly three years, I’ve written, edited, re-written, agonized over, edited, re-wrote, restarted, soul searched and finally, finished…
The Apocalypse is Coming
Newsflash: There’s no immediate apocalypse coming today – that I can foretell at least, but stay tuned, every country around the world is trying desperately to bring one in; including England. So, the apocalypse is…
Suing God, I Am Suing You
Dear God, I Am Suing You I am taking Legal and Moral action against you. I hereby lodge criminal proceedings against you, for the following list of crimes: Criminal Negligence causing bodily harm Fraud and…
Humans are Alien Babies from Long, Long Ago
Humans are alien babies from long, long ago In Circle in the Sand – I’ve hypothesised that humans lived on Mars, before moving to Earth. I also hint that humans may have evolved even before…
What happens to us when we Die?
What happens to us when we Die? I refuse to believe that there’s an empty void waiting for us at the end of our lives. What happens to us when we die? Remember when we…
We Seem to be Angry all the Time
We Seem to be Angry all the Time Road rage The information superhighway gets me what I want and fast. But what frustrates the hell out of me is how real life highways are incredibly…
Why WE Should Be Ashamed of Ourselves
Why WE Should Be Ashamed of Ourselves Because we created a world filled with terror. We created ISIS. When the US led NATO went in and destabilized the Middle East, we left millions of people…
Is Cannabis Oil a Cancer Cure or Hype?
Is Cannabis Oil a Cancer Cure or Hype? When a loved one’s life hangs in the balance, we want any cancer cure Because you, or someone you know has cancer or you’ve simply heard the…
Must Read and Best Books for 2017
Best Books Where are those hidden gems? My best books. Nothing beats curling up with a hot drink (or a strong vino) in your favorite reading spot, reading the best books. A book will take…
Remaining Positive in Difficult Times
Remaining Positive in Difficult Times And avoiding the shitstorm that life often throws at us Lesson number 1, don’t talk politics with others, even friends and family. We all have an opinion and are entitled…
The Magician
The Magician Trump’s Sleight of Hand The world is in awe of the greatest magician history has ever seen. Donald Trump’s sleight of hand is unbeatable. He is, without question, the magician of the century…
Is Trump Going to Cause WW3?
Is Trump Going to Cause WW3? The answer is scary As I’ve been writing The Peace Ambassador, I researched top reasons why we’d experience an apocalypse. In my first apocalyptic book – Mr 303, I…
Living Without Money
Living Without Money Can We Do It? I often fantasize about a world without money. This fantasy can get a little utopian… there’s a certain medieval feel to it and I imagine people doing things…
The Peace Ambassador
The Peace Ambassador A Story About Resolving Terrorism I had a dream…and throughout the night, I kept coming back to a story I created that was so real to me, that I woke up in…
Is the Apocalypse Coming?
Is the Apocalypse Coming? Part 1 I wrote a book about the apocalypse and now I’m worried Perhaps you’ve read Mr 303 and came here looking for Part Two. Or maybe you’re looking for a glimpse of…
Sian – A Sample Chapter Mr 303 Part Two
Sian A Sample Chapter From Mr 303 Part Two The following is a sample chapter called Falling Stars, about Sian – a character from Mr 303 Part One and Two. Please note that this has…
It Feels Like the Apocalypse Today
It Feels Like the Apocalypse Today Nothing heralds the end of times more than waking up to no gas and no water. Yes, that’s right folks, if you’re in Florence – Italy today, nobody had…
Apocalypse Is Coming
Apocalypse Is Coming It’s not just preppers, conspiracy theorists and wild-eyed ‘the aliens are coming’ enthusiasts who think the Apocalypse Is Coming. There’s signs of those who think the world as it is today, is…
Herbie and Kayla – Excerpt from Mr 303
Herbie and Kayla – Excerpt from Mr 303 The following is an excerpt from Mr 303, my new book which was released on March 31st, 2016. Available now on Amazon. Herbie drove along the freeway…
The Apocalypse Book Release
The Apocalypse Book Release It’s an exciting day for an author after many months of writing, re-writing, editing, re-editing, re-writing, re-editing, deleting, re-writing…ok you get the picture. Months of perfecting a story finally comes to…
Trolls on Forums
Trolls on Forums It is so easy to tell someone that they are a piece of shit human being when you are hiding your own ugly, puss-filled face behind a keyboard. You’re completely anonymous –…
Amazon Thinks I’m an Idiot
Amazon Thinks I’m an Idiot And after reading this post, I don’t blame them You know when you go to download a book on Kindle? And that thing happens where Amazon goes, “Oh hey Fox,…
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part Four
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part Four Yet Another Zombie Story In case you missed it, People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part One started…I don’t know, a few weeks ago. Back up and…
The New Apartment Part Two
The New Apartment Part Two This is a continuation from The New Apartment Part One Daylight dispels the deepest shadows and as such, John found that his fear melted under the light of the sun….
The New Apartment
The New Apartment The inside of the apartment was almost cold, considering the warm spring day outside. But John liked it, he resonated with it. This is where he would live for the next year…
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part Three
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part Three Yet Another Zombie Story If you missed Part One or Two, please read those first. Or this will make no sense. Almost like a coordinated attack, the…
The Best Apocalyptic Book
The Best Apocalyptic Book I love reading all kinds of books, but I have to say that my favorite theme is apocalyptic. Whether it’s watching captivating programs like The Walking Dead or movies like the…
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part Two
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Part Two Yet Another Zombie Story Last week was the first episode of People Seem to be Getting Grumpier We hadn’t noticed that minutes earlier a light rain had…
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier
People Seem to be Getting Grumpier Yet Another Zombie Story “Is it just me or are people getting grumpier?” “What do you mean? Today?” “No, in general. Don’t you notice it too? Over the years…
Things that go Bump in the Night
Things that go Bump in the Night It was cold in the room yet still, I lay under a sweat-soaked sheet, frightened from Things that go Bump in the Night. I’m not sure if anyone…
Fear in the World Today
Fear in the World Today There’s so much of it. This post has nothing to do with my books, my writing, me as an author or any such thing. This is my own personal view…