It feels surreal, but we're just one week away from the release of my latest book, Short Sharp Shock. This collection of short stories has been a long time in the making, and now, as the final countdown begins, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that brought me here. From the initial spark … Continue reading One Week Until Short Sharp Shock Launches!
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A New (Short) Story Coming Soon
I’ve been writing for just over four years now, and so far, I haven’t written any kind of short story, well, until now, that is. The other week I had an idea for a story, and it was one of those where I just had to get it down to get it out of my … Continue reading A New (Short) Story Coming Soon
Tough Distribution Decisions
Throughout my writing career, I have tried to make my books available to a wide variety of readers and have had them up for purchase on a wide range of platforms. Still, over the past few weeks, I have been thinking about what is best for me and have to come to the decision that … Continue reading Tough Distribution Decisions
Back to School Is Out In the World
The second book in the Creatures series, Back to School, was released on Saturday (well, the digital version anyway, the paperback has been out a few days longer), and it was the most successful launch of any book I have published so far and combined with the pre-orders it meant that over the weekend I … Continue reading Back to School Is Out In the World
Revisiting the Creatures Universe: Four Years Later
If you’ve been following along, you should know that the second book in the Creatures series, Back to School, is due for imminent release (25th June 2022, to be exact). It has been four years since I released the first book in the series, and indeed my first book, and it feels like a lifetime … Continue reading Revisiting the Creatures Universe: Four Years Later
Update + New Book on the Way
It’s been a busy few months, what with university, writing, and other stuff, so as much as I wanted to revive this blog sooner, I just haven’t had the time to sit down and write anything worth posting. But now, with the imminent release of the second book in the Creatures series, Back to School, … Continue reading Update + New Book on the Way
Coming Next Week: University!
Next week I have the start of all things university. I’ll be beginning my induction week on Monday, where I will learn more about my course and meet some of the people involved in it. I’m simultaneously both looking forward to this and dreading it. My anxiety is hitting the roof right now and only … Continue reading Coming Next Week: University!
Rewrite!
Nothing like starting the day off with a Monty Python reference. https://videopress.com/v/UiwiEEdC?loop=true&preloadContent=metadata I’m starting today what I’ve been dreading and putting off for a week now; rewriting what I have of my current WIP, And Then I Killed Her.I’m only around five chapters in, but I feel like the pace is off. Things are moving … Continue reading Rewrite!
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