Books
Tales From A Harrogate Caravan
Tales From A Harrogate Caravan is an entertaining collection of stories stretching from the cavalier sixties to the modern day. Through a panorama of characters and action, the book shows how times and society change, and how the characters in the tales try to adapt to those changes—and not altogether successfully.
We Are All Vampires
We are all vampires, but some of us are more vampire than others.
We're not talking about the blood-curdling, drinking vampires of the past. No, the modern vampire is more sophisticated and is everywhere in society, seeking only the energy of another person. In modern psychology, we call this contemptuous creature the narcissist.
Whether they are a husband, a wife, a partner, or a boss in the workplace, this contemporary predator survives by daily draining their victims of life. We Are All Vampires exposes the hidden mechanics of this psychological drain, helping you identify the toxic narcissists in your life—and confront the hidden traits within yourself.
Scardale
Scardale is set in a mining village in the county of Yorkshire. Elsie Davey is the last inhabitant of Scardale. She befriends a young reporter, Lucy, and begins to tell her the tale of a few of the village’s characters from time past. There is the story of the shameless Ronnie Hardaker and his suffering wife, Mary. There is the trip to Scarborough and the even more shameless story of Ethel, Edna, and the colourful character of Daisy Doodeck. Scardale is an entertaining short story from start to finish.
Alzheimers in Atacama
Two ancient Incan lovers have spent centuries enduring endless, agonizing reincarnations through major historical events. Now trapped in a modern care home, severe Alzheimer's has made Thomas and Mary forget who they truly are. Only two young Greek caretakers choose to listen to their strange, fragmented tales of these past lives. As the end draws near, the caretakers must help them remember each other one last time, or their souls will remain trapped in this world forever.
Tarot
Unlock the ancient secrets of the cards. Throughout the centuries, the Tarot has served as a powerful tool to make sense of the past, navigate the present, and illuminate the future. From its mysterious origins in Egypt to the grand courts of 15th-century Milan, the Tarot has evolved from a simple card game into a profound system of divination and occult wisdom.
This essential guide breaks down the rich symbolism of the cards, leading readers through the transformative journey of the 22 Major Arcana and the elemental forces of the 56 Minor Arcana. Whether you seek personal revelation, creative intuition, or a deeper understanding of the world around you, every page offers the insight you need to unlock the strength, passion, and stability waiting within the cards.
Discover what your future holds.
Resonance
In an age of constant noise, we have lost touch with the silent, unseen forces that govern our existence. Resonance is a profound exploration into the fundamental interconnection between mind, body, and the universe. Through a synthesis of science, philosophy, and the metaphysical, this work reveals how the vibrations within our own thoughts act as a bridge to a deeper reality. This is an invitation to look beyond the surface of life, to harness the power of attraction, and to finally understand the beauty of truth which is yourself.
About Karl Swainston
Karl Swainston is a writer and storyteller whose work is forged from a life lived across the North of England and far beyond. Growing up on a Leeds council estate in the 1960s, Karl's journey was anything but linear. By the age of thirty, he had already lived a dozen lives: from the rigors of grammar school to a degree in Latin, a stint as a fishmonger, a period of discovery living in Marseille, and a return to the hustle of London. Whether working as a postman, a builder, or competing as a county-level chess player, he was, above all, an avid reader—constantly documenting the world around him. This restless spirit continued into his professional life. Karl later taught in Bradford, where he ran a specialist unit for 244 of the most excluded students from across the region—young people whom even the local Pupil Referral Units could not accommodate. Working alongside his old friend Malcolm, Karl spent his days navigating the volatility of Bradford's most aggressive and dysfunctional teenagers. Throughout his life, Karl has been an avid runner and has always shared his home with a rotating cast of beloved dogs and cats—companions who have been constant witnesses to his work. As a writer, Karl's range is as expansive as his history. He works across a wide breadth of genres, including fiction and short stories, autobiography and memoir, biography, non-fiction, and metaphysical writing, as well as providing sharp commentary, opinion, analysis, and essays. Whether writing about his years managing the Harrogate Arms or offering insights from his current adopted home in South East India, where he lives in a simple village with his dog, Bambi, Karl's voice reflects the full, untidy, and deeply human breadth of life. He continues to draw on the rich, decades-long tapestry of his experiences to tell stories that matter, proving that no matter where you live, the human story remains the same.