Marketing. It strikes fear into the heart of many a writer. It’s like being asked to plunge your bare hand…
The Crystal Palace magician: some history
Do you like some history with your magic? This post is for the history-lovers amongst us, for those who want…
Salt Magic Skin Magic is out
Want a story that’ll make you feel better about the world? This post tells a story that’ll give you hope.…
Eek! My book is out in a week
Eek is such a great word, isn’t it? Eek. Eek. Eek! It practically squeaks off the page in jocular alarm.…
My own, weird personal gold
I’ve been doing the planning and research for a new book since January – and you know what? It’s been…
Something better than having a publisher
So, my novel no longer has a publisher. But, all the same, this is an optimistic post, because…
Making tiny carnival masks
Every so often I get overwhelmed by the prospect of writing a book. I’m at one of those…
On the Road to Wainuiomata
I won a local writing competition! Well, I won the ‘all ages’ category. There was also a ‘youth’ category, and…
Mended with Gold is out!
My first novella is out now! Mended with Gold is an m/m romance, short and sweet, with a happy ending.…
Blogging for the Reluctant
Are you a keen fiction writer, but a reluctant blogger? Or perhaps you’re still refusing? Here are my…
On ignoring writing advice
Write every day. Write when you can. Just write. Plan first. It’s so contradictory. Who should you listen…
Word-counts. Meh
I get that for some people, word-counts are a Jedi mind trick. They’re a way of disciplining yourself to write…
