From the Quays of England to the Mist of the Pacific Northwest.
They say it takes twenty-five years to get a world sorted in your head and three months to get it down on paper. I’ve found that to be exactly right. My writing isn't just about the plot; it’s about the "add-ons"—the maps, the scriptures, the history, and the believable characters that make a universe feel like somewhere you could actually live.
A Career Built on Logic and Logic-Defying Tales
Before I was writing about Edwardian witches and parallel worlds, I spent over twenty years as a successful Computer Consultant. I’ve worked across Europe, Asia, and both North and South America. I’ve written technical articles for industry journals and spent my days with systems like ICL, the ACT Apricot and Acorn.
That "technician’s brain" never left me. It’s why I spend so much time researching 1908 forensic science or the specific mechanics of a steam-powered engine. I want my fantasy to feel grounded in a reality you can almost touch.
From Poole to the Cascades
I grew up in Poole, Dorset, surrounded by the maritime history of the quay. In 1995, I made the "Great Atlantic Bridge" to the USA, and today, I call Mount Vernon, Washington, my home. Living near the Cascades gives me a different kind of inspiration—the mist here feels a lot like the atmosphere in The Witches of Wormwood House.
The "Bigger and Better Read"
Throughout my life, whether I was leading a Boy Scout troop, acting as a Youth Group leader, or writing "Teen Columns" for magazines, I’ve always advocated for the "ignored" age group—those readers (aged 10 to 14 and beyond) who want a more grown-up, detailed plot.
My goal is simple: to write books that serve as an introduction to deep, immersive genres. I want to provide a "page-turning" experience that has definite adult appeal while remaining accessible to anyone who wants to get lost in an alternative universe.
Current Life
At 65, I am still building worlds. When I’m not drafting a new 40,000-word episode for my Witch paranormal series, I’m likely with my dogs, checking on my partner, or sharing a memory of 1960s pop culture over on the JC Dorset blog or Utterances of an Overcrowded Mind.
I believe the journey is limited only by our imaginations. I'm glad you’ve joined me for this part of mine.
The Journey of JC Dorset
