storytelling is more than structure—it’s control of tension, pacing, and perspective. These posts explore how stories are shaped, where voice, timing, and restraint determine what is revealed, what is withheld, and how meaning settles long after the final line.
Anger demands action, but writers can make better use of it. Save the clenched jaw, cruel thought and flash of primitive justice. Distil those sensations into characters, motives and psychological tension. On the page, frustration becomes more than an emotion. It becomes fuel for fiction that knows where darkness hides.
How to Save Your Anger and Frustration—Then Turn Them into Dark Fiction Read More »
Long before SEETHINGS, I stepped onto the stage as Fagin in PRIMA’s production of Oliver! Two contemporary reviews remembered the singing, dancing, costumes and chaos—and kindly named me among the show’s highlights. Here’s a nostalgic glimpse at one unforgettable community-theatre production and the colourful cast who brought it alive.
PRIMA’s Oliver! Musical Production: Review and Highlights Read More »
A compelling thriller should feel like forbidden chocolate: sweet enough to tempt, dark enough to disturb and impossible to put down. Michael Forman explains how moral ambiguity, persuasive villains, earned twists and unresolved endings can turn a familiar plot into something deliciously dangerous that readers cannot resist or forget afterward.
Sweet, Dark and Deadly: The Chocolate Recipe for a Thriller Plot Read More »
The content highlights the difficulty of staying anonymous online and provides tips for doing so, emphasizing the importance of privacy. It also touches on the darker side of anonymity and its potential for misuse. The writer claims to use these techniques to remain hidden, illustrating the potential dangers of online anonymity.
How Anonymous Are You Online? Angelwanderer Is Watching Read More »
Photographer Mitchell writes to Sarah, the muse who has transformed his art and captured his heart. Torn between desire and loyalty to his wife, Samantha, he finally chooses love, knowing his decision will cause pain. He asks Sarah to leave their hidden lives behind and face an uncertain future together.
My Dearest Sarah: A Secret Love Note To My Muse Read More »
Author Michael Forman joins Bree Hartley to bring Linda J Bettenay’s Secrets Mothers Keep to life through theatrical readings. A year after discovering Linda’s search for an actor at Araluen, Michael returns to the gardens for the release of Wishes For Starlight, where he celebrates and enjoys the wine too.
Book release for ‘Wishes For Starlight’ Read More »
On 9 February 2024, I began writing a post every day. Nine hundred and nineteen writing days later, the habit has reshaped my author site. New articles joined carefully refreshed older work, while irrelevant pieces disappeared. This is what daily blogging taught me about discipline, editing, purpose and connected writing.
Writing a Blog Post a Day: What 919 Consecutive Days of Blogging Taught Me Read More »
Emily and Thomas, lovers in a bustling city, found solace in handwritten letters amid modern chaos. Their love unfolded through ink-stained pages, sharing desires and dreams. In a world of instant gratification, they cherished delayed satisfaction, finding beauty in anticipation. Their letters became cherished relics, testaments to enduring love in a fleeting digital age.
The Love of Sharing Handwritten Love Letters: Why Personalised Notes Still Matter Read More »
Sweeney Todd is remembered for razors, blood and some deeply suspicious meat pies. Beneath the spectacle, however, lies a darker question: when does understandable revenge become chosen evil? The musical draws us towards a wronged man, then leaves us wondering exactly when our sympathy turned into complicity with his crimes.
Sweeney Todd: Moral Ambiguity Behind the Bloody Horror Read More »
