Writing is only the beginning. This collection explores the realities of authorship—craft, publishing pathways, and the uneasy balance between art and visibility. From shaping narrative to navigating markets, these posts examine what it means to be an author in a landscape where storytelling and self-promotion increasingly collide.
Story endings matter. They don’t need to be neat, happy, or comforting, but they should feel earned. This piece looks at why some endings fail, why readers search for closure, and how a final page can satisfy, unsettle, or deliberately leave one last question behind.
Finding Ways to End the Stories We Start Read More »
The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale has begun! Thousands of discounted ebooks across every genre are waiting to be discovered—including my SEETHINGS trilogy. If psychological suspense, hidden motives, betrayal, and sinister twists are your kind of fiction, July is the perfect time to dive into a dark new read.
Thousands of Great Reads. Three Very Dark Ones On Sale Now. Read More »
The Smashwords July Summer/Winter Sale is almost here. Throughout July, all three of my SEETHINGS novels will be available as discounted ebooks. If dark psychological fiction filled with manipulation, betrayal, and sinister twists is your kind of reading, now is the perfect time to discover the trilogy.
Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale 2026 Read More »
Is karma the universe balancing the scales, or simply our way of making sense of life’s twists and turns? After watching someone I once knew place unwavering faith in karma for more than forty years, I found myself wondering whether our greatest rewards and punishments come from fate, divine intervention, or the consequences of our own choices.
Luck or God’s Will? Read More »
Why do some people feel compelled to censor images they could simply ignore? After receiving complaints about artistic photography on Pinterest, I found myself thinking less about photography and more about human behaviour. The reactions reveal something fascinating about society, personal values, and the way we interpret art.
The Australian Outback has become a powerful symbol of danger, isolation, and mystery in contemporary fiction. Yet the darkness in my novels lives elsewhere. While vast landscapes inspire many stories, I find greater tension among ordinary people, suburban streets, hidden secrets, and the summer storms rolling across Brisbane.
Why Dark Fiction Doesn’t Need the Australian Outback Read More »
Wedding photography can become a strange business when people stop seeing the photographer as a professional and start seeing them as a favour. Cameras, travel, editing, equipment, and experience all carry costs. Good intentions are appreciated, but goodwill alone rarely keeps a creative business alive for very long.
Insights into Wedding Photography: When It’s More a Charity Than a Business Read More »
As AI search grows, many bloggers are wondering whether they should change the way they write. After months of declining traffic and endless statistics, I explored what AI systems appear to value, why personal experience may matter more than ever, and whether writing for AI is a mistake.
Should Bloggers Write for AI Engines Now? Read More »
If you’ve ever stared at your blog statistics and wondered whether anyone is reading, you’re not alone. Many bloggers build their own little corner of the internet only to find silence waiting there. The question lingers: keep writing anyway, or abandon the island and walk away forever?
Does Anybody Read Blogs? Writer’s Doubts from Blogger Island Read More »
What does a writer do when he isn’t plotting fictional crimes and moral collapses? Sometimes he grabs a microphone. This light-hearted reflection explores the strange social ecosystem of karaoke—where dreamers, performers, veterans, and spectators collide beneath coloured lights, each chasing something a little different from the night.
Michael, What’s Happening, Dude? Read More »