I want to talk about this idea of the suffering artist. I’ve been thinking, and this might sound harsh but,…
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I’m Writing a Short Story Collection!
Hey Dreamers, I’ve been working on a short story collection lately and I really wanted to share with you a…
Why I Wish I liked Annihilation
I watched Annihilation the other night. Horror/thrillers where the cast gets picked off one by one until only the protagonist…
Making Money From Writing
2015 was the first year I made any money from writing. I made $15. It was for my short story…
Are you a young writer? What it’s like getting old.
Last month I turned 29. According to many grants, competitions, festivals and publications, that makes this my last, official year…
Showing Hearts has been published!
Two weeks ago Volume 18 of FIVE:2:ONE hit the stands with my name on the contents page. It was a…
How to Use Writing Prompts to Keep Writing
I always associated writing prompts with getting started. Used to spark new ideas or stories. What I didn’t realise was…
Can you only have one creative passion?
Can you only have one creative passion? If you’re a writer can you be a painter too? Can you be…
Simple Pleasures: Reading at the Beach
When I go to the beach I pack a towel, sunscreen, a water bottle and a book. While I love…
NaNoWriMo 2017: Day 30
It’s over. NaNoWriMo has come to a close yet again. Some of us have novels now. Some. like me, gave…
