My friend-in-horror Matthew Tait will have a new book out on April 27 – Davey Ribbon. I’ve read it and it blew me away. It reminded me a lot of Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot with its focus on people of a small town trying to understand supernatural occurrences. I provided a book cover blurb andContinue reading “Author Interview: Matthew Tait”
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Unlocking the doors
Ironically, if someone asked me why I write and draw, the only way I could put it into words would be to write it down. Hence this post. It’s like breathing; a necessity. If I don’t create one drawing or write something every day, then I don’t feel like I’ve achieved anything. Just today, IContinue reading “Unlocking the doors”
New Spheres of Influence
In my previous post, I discussed the authors who influenced and inspired me during my formative years, well now, I want to tell you about the authors whose works encourage me today. These are just a few of the authors, who continue to astound: Benjamin Kane Ethridge – His novel, Bottled Abyss, made me loveContinue reading “New Spheres of Influence”
Sphere of Influence
So there’s this post going around about naming the 15 authors that have influenced you in 15 minutes and my first thought was “If I’m going to talk about the authors that have stuck with me over the years, then I’m going to give them more than 15 minutes!” For some bizarre reason, horror stillContinue reading “Sphere of Influence”
The Writing Process Blog Chain
It’s been a while between posts, but this post should hopefully make up for it. So, my buddy Amanda J Spedding, tagged me in this Writing Process Blog Chain thing. The idea is to send your author friends four questions in a bid to find out what makes them tick. Then, you pay it forwardContinue reading “The Writing Process Blog Chain”
The Year of Writing Seriously
2014 is going to be the year of writing seriously for me. This year has been one of self-reflection. I’ve been asking myself about what I want to get out of being a part-time writer and the answer has always been that I want to write full-time. It’s time for me to up the anteContinue reading “The Year of Writing Seriously”
Midnight Hour
In a few weeks, Midnight Echo Issue 1o will be released in paperback and digital formats and for me, it will be quite a milestone. The magazine, which is produced with pride, by the Australian Horror Writers Association, has been a personal challenge ever since I first joined the organisation and saw the first issueContinue reading “Midnight Hour”
Horror: the best thing you’ve never read
Originally posted on Read Watch Play:
When people hear the words “horror fiction”, usually, unless they’re fans of the genre, you can almost see the repulsion form on their face. Regrettably, horror fiction is a much maligned genre in the literary world; it’s primarily associated with blood and gore, and while that is certainly one…
Special offer!
Want e-copies of my first three novellas – for FREE? Just purchase a print or Kindle copy of my latest novella, The Last Night of October, post the receipt to my wall and I’ll send you mobi (Kindle) files of Torment, The Noctuary and Vaudeville. How does that grab you? Here are the links toContinue reading “Special offer!”
Write all the time – not just in November!
I’m going to be a naysayer on NaNoWrimo. It’s not for me. I don’t want to try and cram a novel out in a month. Sure, you can edit it afterwards, but then you could also write it at your own pace. It’s not an exam. It’s fiction. Your imagination is supposed to flow, notContinue reading “Write all the time – not just in November!”
