Bucking a Creative Trend
I don't like notebooks. (Phew! I've wanted to confess that for some time.) It's not practical or an aesthetic aversion -- they c
Losing the Desire
Writer's block is real. I'll probably cop flak for that, but it's true.
I used to believe it was merely an excuse for lazy writ
Fueling the Fires of Inspiration
Where does a writer get inspiration from? This is a very common question asked of authors. So, it's about time, I thought, I had a littl
The Reader's Instinct
I failed to complete short story in time to meet an anthology deadline, in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year, even though I was nearly f
Striving for 2019
With another year of creativity opening up before me, I'd love nothing more than to toil away in complete and utter isolation, heedless
Highs and Lows of 2018
December is a month of reflection for many authors. While I tend to mark my achievements by career milestones, there were other successes an
Best Reads of 2018
With the end of the year fast approaching -- a perfect time for indulging in a good book -- I share my favourite reads for 2018.
Reflections upon 2 Years of Blogging
When I originally started blogging, two years ago, I didn't think I'd last six months. But, having recently read back through my old
An Introvert's Learnings from Writers Conventions
Having just returned from Conflux 14, feeling completely reinvigorated about my writing, I share my learnings about writers conventions from
Advice to Ruin Your Writing Career
There is little more poisonous to a burgeoning writing career than the wrong advice. I've followed much over the years -- some of which
