Novels demand more than ideas—they require structure, persistence, and the discipline to see a story through. These posts explore the full landscape of long-form storytelling: writing, publishing, marketing, and the realities of bringing a novel to readers, whether examining others’ work or my own.
2 mins of the darkest fiction you’ll ever read. Chapter Four of SEETHINGS III shifts the tension from private marital conflict to a polished, glittering stage—a dinner party designed for psychological warfare. Sam and Mitchell arrive at Felicity and Hayden’s luxurious canal-estate home, already anxious for different reasons: Sam fears social embarrassment, while Mitchell anticipates
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Chapter Three of SEETHINGS III pulls readers deep into the toxic intimacy of Mitchell and Sam’s marriage—an emotional battleground disguised as domestic normalcy. What begins as a simple evening of homemade pizza quickly unravels into a subtle war of control, resentment, and unspoken truths. Sam insists they meet with Dr Felicity Snow—the fertility specialist recommended
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The darkest, most sinister novel you’ll ever read! Chapter Two of SEETHINGS III shifts dramatically from the covert horror of the opening chapter to a domestic minefield of lies, misdirection, and slow-building revelations. Told through phone conversations and private reflections, the chapter exposes the widening fracture between Samantha and her closest friend, Anneke. Sam offers
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The darkest, most sinister novel you’ll ever read! Chapter One of SEETHINGS III opens on a quiet, moonlit bay where Mitchell has cut his yacht’s engine and finally silenced something far more troubling—his seasick wife, Sam, lying face-down in the dinghy, barely conscious and soaked in salt water and vomit. What begins like a simple
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I’m excited to announce that my books, SEETHINGS (trilogy), will be available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! (Including the latest release) This is a chance to get my books, along with books from many other great authors, at a promotional discount. You can find the promo here: http://smashwords.com/sale and my books
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You know that feeling when a book grabs you by the throat, drags you in, and refuses to let go? Not gently. Not politely. I’m talking about the kind of story that shakes you, shreds you, and leaves you gasping on the floor, wondering what just happened to your insides. That’s the energy behind the
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On December 1st, just one minute after midnight, SEETHINGS III finally steps out of the shadows and into the world. I’ve lived with this book for years—writing it, rewriting it, wrestling with it, and occasionally cursing at it when it refused to behave. But now it’s ready. And I’m beyond excited to show you just
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Ask a dozen writers whether prologues belong in modern novels and you’ll get a dozen different answers—many of them loud and polarising. Some literary agents openly admit they skip them. They’ve seen too many slow world-building lectures, disconnected flashbacks, and “teaser scenes” that never quite earn their place. Writing forums are full of warnings telling
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There’s a point in every long-term writing project where the story stops being a story and becomes a living, breathing thing. SEETHINGS III was pronounced alive at 3.05 am today. [Official release December 1st from Barnes and Noble here or Smashwords here] For a long time, I wasn’t sure if this book would ever let
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A book summary—or synopsis—is more than a simple retelling of your story. It’s the ultimate handshake between you and a potential reader, agent, or publisher. Done right, it ignites curiosity and promises a journey worth taking. Done wrong, it gives too much away—or worse, puts your audience to sleep. A great summary distils the heart
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