Well, if ever there was an arrogant opening to a blog post this would have to be it, I mean,… Read more Dylan Thomas, Robert Frost, and I
Tag: science fiction
Draft One – Whose Got The Matches?
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?
When no progress at all is real progress
So February has been a no-words kind of month for Deceit, with no progress on the draft. Still there at… Read more When no progress at all is real progress
When less is not enough
I’ve a great admiration for Japanese authors. Not because I have any Japanese heritage or feelings of deep admiration for… Read more When less is not enough
BBQ troubles (and why representative novels are impossible)
I went to a barbeque the other day and, as these things are wont to do, eventually someone asked me… Read more BBQ troubles (and why representative novels are impossible)
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
Progress, like a duck swimming
There’s an old (yes, very old) observation that states results are like a duck tootling about on a pond; it… Read more Progress, like a duck swimming
One small step for Ish ….
Not much to report for August, so this will be short. I’ve managed to finish draft 2 of Descent:Diaspora, and… Read more One small step for Ish ….
Release Day – Diathesis: Descent Book 1
If you are looking for a futuristic tale that will keep you pondering over the dilemmas posed for weeks afterwards, don’t miss this one. It’s a must read for sci-fi fans.