Writing books demands more than inspiration—it requires structure, endurance, and the discipline to carry an idea through to completion. These posts explore the realities of long-form writing, where pacing, character, and revision shape a manuscript into something that holds together from first page to last.
Anneke dated five Davids in a row and then married the last. The story of how she met each David is interesting, if not strange. I’ve known her for a long time. She’s a stunning Dutch woman whose appearance fits almost every blonde cliche there is. Friends often make humorous comments about her hair colour
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I’ve been watching closely the debate around the old King Carnival site on Mandurah’s Western Foreshore — south of the waterway, near Hall Park — and I’ve felt pulled between nostalgia for what was and curiosity about what might be next. For more than 75 years, King Carnival was part of everyday Mandurah life —
What’s Happening with the Old Carnival Site at Mandurah’s Western Foreshore? Read More »
SEETHINGS didn’t just test my ability to write—it dismantled me, rebuilt me, and demanded persistence long after quitting felt reasonable. Eight years, three books, and one obsession later, the story finally learned how to breathe. Now that SEETHINGS III is finally out in the world, there’s a strange stillness I didn’t expect. Relief, yes—but also
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Most authors are taught to chase exposure. More clicks. More downloads. More “eyes on the page.” And yet, the more widely a book is scattered—especially for free—the more likely it is to be misread, misunderstood, and misjudged. (I know. I can testify, your Honour.) Not because the writing is poor. But because the wrong reader
Writers Don’t Need More Readers. They Need Better Ones. Read More »
Fifteen years on WordPress, this blog evolved from personal reflections to dark fiction, photography, and novels—an archive of obsession, change, and stories that refused to stay quiet. It happened this day, 15 years ago, I packed up my blog and moved it from MySpace to WordPress. MySpace was closing, and WordPress offered a new home.
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Characters from completed stories can linger in a writer’s memory, evolving from mere inventions to figures resembling real acquaintances. This persistent familiarity can lead to moments where fictional characters feel like past friends. Over years, rich details allow these characters to blend into memories, necessitating a responsible portrayal to maintain their integrity.
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Two minutes of the most manipulative dark fiction you’ll ever read. Chapter Thirteen of SEETHINGS III delivers a feast of manipulation, shifting alliances, and psychological theatre—an entire chapter built on smiles, charm, and concealed blades. The chapter opens at another Snow dinner, where Felicity dazzles her guests with stories, beauty, effortless charisma, and a peach-coloured
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Two minutes of the most duplicitous dark fiction you’ll ever read. Chapter Twelve of SEETHINGS III is a masterclass in duality—Mitchell’s serene domestic mask versus the monstrous truth beneath it. The morning after he murders Sandra, news of her body being found plays quietly on television. Mitchell, unfazed, butters his toast with Vegemite while his
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I’m excited to announce that my books, SEETHINGS (trilogy), are now 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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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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