November’s been an ‘interesting’ month from a writing perspective. Life (as it usually does) has intervened drastically, so I’ve only… Read more Progress and organic writing
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
Branding, a Quick Heads Up
There’s a facelift coming to my webpage in a few weeks (or less) I’d like to share with you. Apparently… Read more Branding, a Quick Heads Up
SciFi, Survival and Sachsenhausen
It seems that the experiences of my three months away still bubble and boil inside my subconscious mind. The whole… Read more SciFi, Survival and Sachsenhausen
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
Plotting, Synopses, and ISBNs
Made some real headway into the plot this last month although, as is usually the case, life decided it would… Read more Plotting, Synopses, and ISBNs
Plots, Pantsing and Evolution
February saw me finish my characterizations and move into the plotting phase of Descent : Diaspora. I’m as happy as… Read more Plots, Pantsing and Evolution