Ok, well, yes, a very interesting (if totally unproductive) month April was, added a total of around 1,000 words to… Read more Draft One – Whose Got The Matches?
Category: Descent update
Breaking rules in Descent
Apparently (the story goes) there are some rules in novel writing that should never be broken. Yeah, right, and your… Read more Breaking rules in Descent
Forwards is still forwards
Managed to get around 7,000 words down this month which is a bit down on last month but, regardless, is… Read more Forwards is still forwards
… and you thought I was dead
I was tempted to channel Jack Nicholson and say “I’m Baaack” but I’ve got horror author buddies who’ll use that… Read more … and you thought I was dead
Progress, Provenance and Perseverance
December has, thankfully, been more productive than the rest of the year although it’s only a relative, not absolute, measure.… Read more Progress, Provenance and Perseverance
World Building in Descent : Death
World building’s a critical part of every science fiction novel, and Descent: Death’s no different. What I’d like to do… Read more World Building in Descent : Death
Writing With Cookies and Easter Eggs
One of the key things authors need to keep in mind when writing is exactly who their chosen audience is.… Read more Writing With Cookies and Easter Eggs
Progress and Time Travel
After coming back in (more or less) one piece, September’s been reasonably productive. I’ve managed to finalise the plot for… Read more Progress and Time Travel
Return of the Prodigal
Well, it’s been a touch over three months and as many continents but, finally, I’m back and (sort of) at… Read more Return of the Prodigal
Contracts and Black Dogs
April was an interesting month, if for no other reason than it took me to both ends of the emotional… Read more Contracts and Black Dogs