AI content is the new elevator music
While scanning over LinkedIn yesterday I noticed a very well written post by a connection of mine. When I say it was well written, I …
On writing
New novel announcement
For the last couple of years, I’ve been working on a folk horror story – my second novel – under the working title, DON’T LET …
¡Feliz año nuevo!
So here we are, January 2024. The time to enact resolutions, attempt periodic sobriety, and sign up for gym memberships. I do hope your Christmas …
Another book launch!
I’m pleased to announce that my first novella in the Cor Et Caput series, BY THE BLOOD OF BRETHREN AND BLACKGUARDS, has been released as …
Cover reveal: BY THE BLOOD OF BRETHREN AND BLACKGUARDS
Here it is, a cover reveal for my latest project – the first in a series of novellas, currently titled, Cor Et Caput. This is …
Writing horror
I’m currently going through the querying process with my second novel, a folk horror piece, titled, ‘Don’t let them take the children.’ The story is …
True grit
A Ted Talk video that popped up on my LinkedIn feed the other day talked about success. This is not an uncommon topic on said …
A well overdue update
Wow, what a busy summer it’s been. Between family visits, work trips abroad, a few days in Latvia to watch Wales play football (seriously) and …
Sprinting to the end
My lull since my last post has not been a quiet time on the writing front – far from it, in fact. I’ve found sometimes …
Easter writing update
My recent blog entries have covered quite a mixture of topics – from wild food and foraging to AI and general relativity – reflecting my …
AI, fiction, and creativity
A human wrote this post. There. Just needed to clear that up. I researched, spent time digesting the subject matter, and then drafted and revised …
Writing, writing and more writing
As I get used to 2023 life in the wintery wilds of Wales, the year has started with a bang on the writing front, with …
Weather we like it or not
It’s a Friday evening at the end of August, and heavy rain pounds the office window and strong winds shake the roof of our coastal …
And we have lift-off!
Finally, after what has felt like an eternity of planning, THE MADNESS OF THE FAITHFUL was officially released today. I say officially, but the book …
Back to where you once belonged
I’m back online after nearly three weeks away. I didn’t intend to disappear off the virtual map for so long, but our recent relocation from …
What the Stoics taught me about writing
While writing my debut novel (The Madness of the Faithful – released on 28th July), I came to learn about the Stoics and their philosophy. …
What neuroscience tells us about stories as simulators
Literary fiction provides us with a simulation of the real world that takes us away to made-up places and experience the feelings and thoughts of …
You’ve written a book – you can do anything!
As I continue on the journey to get my debut book published (The Madness of the Faithful, released July 28th), this week I have been …
Learning to let go is the most important lesson
On Twitter this morning, I came across a great thread with a simple message for new writers who want to succeed in publishing: stop thinking …
The proof is in the pudding
For the last few weeks, my editorial focus has been on the proofing and reviewing of typeset versions of my debut novel, The Madness of …