Writing is where ideas are shaped into form—through structure, voice, and revision. These posts explore the discipline behind the process, where instinct meets craft, and what begins as a thought becomes something deliberate, controlled, and ready to be read.
Not every reader is meant to finish every book they start, often due to mismatched expectations about genre, tone, and theme. Abandoning a book isn’t judging its quality but reflects personal boundaries. Reviews based on limited experience can misrepresent a book, highlighting the importance of clear signals to attract the right audience.
Sometimes a Book Just Isn’t Yours to Read Read More »
The author reflects on their early photography journey focused on Santa Claus photos, taking 4,500 pictures. This experience taught them about children’s behaviors, which benefited their wedding photography career. They observed different reactions from children at various ages, highlighting the importance of adaptability and patience in capturing genuine moments. They express gratitude but no desire to return to that niche.
Lessons in Professional Photography: From Santa Photos to Weddings Read More »
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 (via social media, etc), 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.
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.
“I’m Living With Characters Who Never Existed,” Author Admits Read More »
Santa endures because he normalises deception—teaching children early that comforting lies, when protected collectively, become reality. There is something deeply unsettling about how carefully adults lie about Santa Claus. Not casually—deliberately. With precision. With rehearsed explanations about silent movement and an unseen entry. Children don’t need those details. Adults do. They construct them with the
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Michael Forman, a Brisbane-based author, delivers a narrative so psychologically charged that it borders on voyeurism. It’s not surprising that the story drops us into the subtropical heat of Brisbane—Forman makes the climate itself complicit, heavy with moisture, tension, and the slow suffocation of civility. SEETHINGS III is not a book one reads passively. This
Fiction That Perspires: Brisbane’s Climate Meets a Fevered Mind. Read More »
It was a remarkable period that left an indelible mark on history, blending political developments, blockbuster entertainment, and chart-topping music. In the political arena, the world witnessed the dawn of a new era as Mikhail Gorbachev assumed power in the Soviet Union. Gorbachev’s leadership ushered in a wave of reforms, including the groundbreaking policies of
The 1990s were a transformative decade that witnessed the end of the Cold War, the rise of the internet, and the emergence of a cultural renaissance. This era was marked by significant world events that left an indelible mark on history, shaping the world we know today. One of the defining moments of the 1990s
A Nostalgic Journey Back to the 1990s Read More »
Authors know what I’m talking about. Experimenting with our stories exposes rabbit holes — for our characters, in our plots, our creativity, us. One character finds utopia while another goes to hell. Both are places few authors have visited, so both will require authors to take a leap into unknown worlds. Think of the sighted
Writers Must Fall Into Their Rabbit Holes. Completely. Utterly. Absolutely. Read More »
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