Independent publishing shifts control back to the creator—removing gatekeepers but demanding more discipline in return. These posts explore the realities of going it alone: production, distribution, marketing, and the constant balance between creative freedom and the practical demands of reaching readers.
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 »
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 »
The proof copy of SEETHINGS III arrived with less excitement than the first novel, replacing wonder with familiarity, discipline, and exhaustion. What once felt impossible had become routine. This reflective piece explores the strange emotional shift that occurs when finishing a trilogy—and how creative passion slowly transforms into endurance.
Proof Me Wrong: The Strange Feeling of Receiving a Finished Novel Read More »
Self-publishing changed the literary world forever, but technology never solved the hardest part of writing: finishing the book. This first-person essay explores storytelling, editing, proofreading, self-promotion, SEO, audience building and the psychological endurance required to survive modern independent publishing in a digital world flooded with content and competing voices.
Self-Publishing Changed Everything — Except the Hard Part Read More »
A quiet shift is underway. Not all books are written by human hands anymore—and most readers don’t realise it yet. As AI floods online catalogues with convincing but hollow stories, the line between crafted fiction and manufactured content is blurring. The question is no longer if—it’s how many.
Just How Many Books Aren’t Written by Humans? Read More »
Behind every successful site is invisible work. Discover how internal linking, tag refinement, and removing dead links reshape SEO, strengthen structure, and connect the right readers to your content without changing what they see.
Broken Links and Aligning My Site for a More Intimate Browsing Experience Read More »
It’s been a long time coming, but Forman is well on the way to becoming the latest Koontz. If you haven’t read his style of hard-hitting dark fiction, check it out now. It’s an intense, well-crafted approach to dark thriller writing. You won’t be disappointed. Title: SEETHINGSAuthor: Michael Forman SEETHINGS, a dark fiction novel penned
Transgressive Fiction Writer Makes The Most Downloaded List Read More »
There are fair and good reasons why a book’s title matters to a book’s success. Choosing the right one may be the make or break for any book’s future. It all comes down to reader psychology.
Considering What A Book’s Title Should Be Before Publishing It Read More »
I’ve had a wonderful time recording audio excerpts of my novel SEETHINGS and placing them on the Internet (Spotify) for your ears to enjoy. It’s been a long time since I first added audio to the Internet. In the beginning, I messed around with Soundcloud – many years ago. A friend put me onto it
SoundCloud For Podcasting? What about Apple or Spotify? Read More »