I am a self-published author. Say it with me!!!!! There was perhaps a time when saying this was akin to opening up to an addiction in a room of strangers, earning tokens in exchange for divulging intimate secrets. Before I… Read More ›
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What Changes When You Become a Successful Author?
I must stress that this post is not one written from experience. Because I’m not a successful writer. OK, I understand the need for little steps to achieve this world domination, and at the moment I’m pretty happy and satisfied… Read More ›
Writing Advice vs. Writing Advice
Wow, yet another post on writing tips. Grab the popcorn, this is going to be entertaining, my mind’s gonna be blown apart, you’re probably not thinking. Writing advice posts are everywhere, especially if you follow many blogs on the craft of… Read More ›
Souls Will be Consumed on August 22nd; The Mind’s Plague is Upon You
Sinister greetings!! This Thursday, August 22nd sees the release of my collection of 10 short stories, The Mind’s Plague and Other Bites of Brutality. These stories explore love, happiness, and lots of mushy romance. Just kidding, they are pretty much… Read More ›
Prepare Your Souls for The Mind’s Plague
Hello there. To those of you who’ve semi-followed me on this blog for a bit, you’re maybe aware that in January I released my debut novella, An Army of Skin. The handful of reviews I’ve had have been extremely humbling… Read More ›
An Army of Skin – First Chapter Teaser
Hi there! I have recently released my debut horror novella, An Army of Skin. It is a revenge tale of insanity, gore, flaying, and a sprinkling of dark humour! It’s available on Kindle and in paperback and you can grab… Read More ›
Ten New Year Un-Resolutions for Writers
I’m not sure if un-resolutions is even a term, but keep reading and you’ll see what I mean. The internet is flooded with these kinds of lists at the moment, and instead of being different, I’m here to offer up… Read More ›
7 Reasons Why Writers Should Be Book Reviewers
I never used to review books. Yeah, I’d read plenty of titles then head over to review sites and read others’ reviews, but actually writing one myself? What was the point? Had I anything worthwhile to say? Could I articulate… Read More ›
Why Do We Write?
I haven’t posted on this blog in quite a while (19 days to be exact). Editing my manuscript has taken up all of my ‘writing’ time and there’s not been a book review recently because I’m currently working my way… Read More ›