The enchantment has begun. You're invited to the masquerade ball where you'll discover yourself, and possibly, get to know someone else. That's what Ferris does in my eBook novella, Winter Masquerade. This fantasy ball is held on the Sea Queen, a cruise liner that isn't heading anywhere. It just sails to nowhere with its eccentric …
Diary of a frustrated filmmaker
We shot the trailer for Winter Masquerade. Originally I was going to go all out. I wanted to collaborate with a band that would appear in the trailer, and include choreographed dancers in masks. I even had a location for the shoot. But as my year became more and more challenging, I couldn't find time. …
Authors in cinema – Tolkien
I avoided this movie. Two film reviewers I respect weren't fans of this film. Then I caught it on a long flight while on holidays. I was charmed straight away. Okay, anyone who knows me understands I'm a sucker for a good period drama, and this is one of the better ones, yet many don't …
Book Review -The Moth and Moon by Glenn Quigley
It's hard to write a review that encapsulates how charming this book is. Yes, there's a love story, but that's only part of what this tale explores. The world building is excellent, especially as the entire first chapter sets the scene of a small town from centuries ago about to brave a horrendous storm. All …
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Book Review – Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard
I normally don't read YA books or gay stories where the main theme is about coming out and self-acceptance. The reason for the latter is because that part of my life is ancient history and there are so many great books in all genres where gay characters simply exist. But Invisible Boys has become a …
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Book Review – Into? by North Morgan
I wanted to read something good after finishing the brilliant page turner Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard. Someone on Twitter recommended Into? by North Morgan. So was it as good? Yes and no. This is a book with no story. It's a series of what I describe as diary entries where Konrad, the narrator, tells …
Genrecon, Brisbane
In short, Genrecon was a blast! Held at the State Library of Queensland, it was three days of learning, participating and making new friends. This was the third writing conference I've been part of, and as well as listening to some amazing speakers, I was invited to be on two panels and got to present …
Living without Social Media
Today, Greg Wikstrom offers us an insight into why he ditched his socials. He's a friend of mine who lives in Zurich, and not long ago he let us all know via Facebook that the online world has become a toxic place. He continued to say that he would be leaving that space. So, to …
I physically can’t write at the moment
I currently can't touch type. This blog is being dictated directly to my phone. I've had reconstructive surgery on my left arm so when I move it over the keyboard it hurts like hell. Why was I operated on? I snapped a tendon from lifting a heavy suitcase into a taxi during my extended travels. …
Getting a manuscript ready for submission
A father and daughter team were on the radio the other morning. Like me, dad obviously enjoyed the house party days of the nineties. He told his daughter (and us) about the Primal Scream track, 'Loaded'. Hearing people still affectionate about that decade is why one of my WiP's is set in that era. I'm …
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