In this episode, Johnny Thomson speaks with Martin Lake, Head of IT at RiskSTOP Group and author of Beyond the Stones, about his journey from a New Year’s resolution to becoming a published fantasy writer. Martin shares how honest feedback led him to creative writing classes, why Arthurian legend and Norse mythology inspired his stories, and what it really takes to write, edit and publish a book. He also talks about the satisfaction of seeing his work in print, reaching the Amazon bestseller list, and the value of simply having a go. A warm and humorous conversation about creativity, determination and finding a passion outside the day job.