Way back in 2013, I had a dream. I was in an office and could hear the sound of heavy machinery through the open window. On a desk in front of me was a strange object. It looked like a … Continued
The first glimpse at a new character. I do love a fish out of water. Almost as much as I love a fish on a plate (with chips and mushy peas, 😋). Andorra Pett, my current favourite character, is definitely … Continued
One of my New Year writing resolutions was to engage in more Bookfunnel promotions. These are where a group of authors get together to cross-promote either their free offerings or showcase each other’s books for sale. It’s a great way … Continued
Warning. Contains medical details. I woke up last Thursday and felt a bit “off.” Before you ask, I hadn’t had a drink for a couple of days, so it wasn’t that. Anyhow, I got on with my day, but by … Continued
As any of you who read my work will know, I love taking a mundane situation, lulling you into a sense of normality, then twisting it around. I had an idea recently, sparked by something boringly normal that happened to … Continued
I’ve noticed a common thread running through so many of my Sci-fi stories. It concerns a major part of the plot of several novels. It’s an interplanetary journey taken by the characters, for one reason or another. Often, it’s to … Continued
One of my New Year writing resolutions was to engage in more Bookfunnel promotions. These are where a group of authors get together to cross-promote either their free offerings or showcase each other’s books for sale. It’s a great way … Continued
This week, I’m talking about writing something that I’ve never attempted before. I’ve written fiction in several genres, but it all has one thing in common. It’s set in the present, the future or an alternative dimension. I’ve never attempted … Continued