This was a first for me; an anthology where each writer contributes two stories. What a great idea! I’ve read many anthologies where perhaps one story didn’t really do it for me, or another was properly wow-mazing, and that was… Read More ›
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Self-publishing and How Difficult it is; A Kind of Guide (with pictures!!)
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 ›
Book Review – Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer
If you’re a lover of horror and/or flash fiction, then chances are you are probably familiar with the work of Calvin Demmer. And if not you really should be. His collection, The Sea Was a Fair Master is one of… Read More ›
The Mind’s Plague; FREE on Kindle for the Next FIVE DAYS!
Greetings, one and all. My short story collection, The Mind’s Plague and Other Bites of Brutality, is f-f-f-freeeee for the next five days!! That means if you have a Kindle or even just the Kindle app, with just a couple… 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 ›
Horror and Comedy; Are These Extremes Mutually Exclusive?
Two things I love in this world and would probably find it difficult to go without, are horror and humour. It’s not that I’m a massive fan of H’s, but these two ‘huh’s’ mean a great deal to me. But… 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 ›
