Welcome to my website

If this website looks distinctly sandy it is because my debut novel was sand-related: it was called 'Sandman'. Also, footprints in the sand represent man's brief existence and impact within this incredible universe. So, because the sandy background is easy on the eye, I am retaining it.

The purpose of this site is to complement my books, and the right-hand column includes some related book reviews.

Reality Check: Science Meets Religion is my latest non-fiction publication. With a career background in science and technology, I was always curious about how things came to be, from the universe to sub-atomic particles. A growing interest in cosmology, metaphysics, philosophy, and the paranormal made me want to find out more about the world we live in. Being grounded in both research and logic due to my work, and as someone who had to write about everything I was involved in—which included a number of non-fiction books written under my real name years ago on subjects ranging from semiconductor physics to logic design (see below)—it was natural that this exploration would eventually lead to another book. Hence 'Reality Check'.

Due to a questioning belief as an agnostic, and as a result of years of interest and research, I eventually became firmly convinced there really was a God and that all the facts and evidence supported this. So it seemed logical to suppose the apparent conflicts between science and religion could be explained. With so many people believing in God, any so many believing in the substance of science, why should so many feel they are mutually exclusive? It made no sense! Yet there were many contradictions between the two: such as creation versus evolution. But I was determined to at least satisfy myself why this should be so. After all, even two popes came to admit evolution might have been part of God's plan. Perhaps this was the biggest clue.

The explanation I came to, and the one I now offer in this book, is that science and religion are both correct in their respective 'beliefs'. (Yes, I also call science a 'belief' because its current thinking is always liable to change.) The beliefs of science and a monotheistic (single-God) religion are, in fact, complementary—but they look at the same things from different points of view. So, in reality, the conflicts evaporate. Hence my call for a 'reality check' whereby 'science meets religion'. 'Occams' Razor' describes the sound principle that the simplest explanation for something is most liable to be correct. I believe the final explanation I offer in this book is simple: despite the apparent complexities science makes of creation.

Thankfully this does not mean I am claiming the Bible is in any way incorrect, but it does mean that reading it with a mind enlightened by modern science may explain one or two former enigmas. Read 'Reality Check' and you will see what I mean. I believe the most remarkable aspects I present in my book are the certainty in life after death and the fact that multidimensional science may give us a clue as to where Heaven is—as hinted at by the very words of Jesus! This is all amazing stuff. The book even includes a rebuttal of classic arguments 'against' there being a God and a logical assessment of logical arguments 'for' a God: including a new argument which helps counter most arguments 'against'.

I hope you find this book as fascinating to read as it was for me to research and write. It contains some amazing facts, which was why I chose to include End Notes referencing over 70 sources you can follow up on the internet: proof I am not making up my supporting evidence! I have included these End Notes on this website so it is much easier for readers of the book to follow up. You can, of course, check these out without reading the book, but it won't make much sense in isolation; so please do buy the book and join me on an amazing journey of discovery! It won't cost you more than a cup of coffee!

Check the book out and watch a video trailer.

If you would like to believe in God, the evidence and logic within this work might be what you have been looking for. If you do believe in God, but feel uncomfortable about apparent conflicts between your faith and modern science, it might reconcile them. If you do not believe in God, it might just change your mind—and thereby prove to be your godsend. So wherever you stand, I hope you will find this interesting and thought-provoking reading. Despite its depth, rest assured that early reader reviews confirm it is a light and easy read for all—not without a vein of humour.

SANDMAN is a psychological thriller that shows while everything may seem tranquil enough on the surface, there is no telling what disturbing undercurrents lie unseen. In SANDMAN they gradually leech away all normality as murder, stalking and kidnap infiltrate what is otherwise a natural haven of beauty. This novel is set in real locations in and around Christchurch Harbour in Dorset, England, including Mudeford Sandbank, Hengistbury Head and the little town of Christchurch. If you know them you'll recognize the settings. If you don't, you may want to after reading the novel. The real-world setting is, of course, far more peaceful.

I am using this website to complement my books. It includes much more about them, including background information (real settings for fiction and related material for non-fiction).

I am also including articles that offer a few tips to other writers based on general techniques and tools I have built up over a long writing career. Although my fiction only began in 2010, many of the writing techniques developed over the year are equally applicable to fiction and non-fiction. Being aware how important it now is for authors to own their own website, I have included information that might help them with this. Luckily I have been webmaster of my own travel website for many years, which helped me. For more information about me please read my Biography. I live in the beautiful county of Dorset, in England.

Previous non-fiction books written under my real name of Ian Kampel are now out of print, but they include:

•  Electronic Novelty Designs

•  Semiconductors: Basic Theory and Devices

•  Practical Design of Digital Circuits

•  A Practical Introduction to the New Logic Symbols

I now write under the name of 'Ian Kingsley' because most people misspell my real surname of 'Kampel'; that is a distinct disadvantage for an author!

During my many years in the technical publications industry, someone once pointed out that an anagram of my real name, 'IAN KAMPEL', was 'MAKE PLAIN' which, they said, was very appropriate: for my job then was ensuring complex subjects were easy to understand for the armed services. Judging by early reader reviews, I have hopefully retained that ability in order to make 'Reality Check: Science Meets Religion' reader-friendly.