Thicken your skin – sharpen your resolve

One thing an author or artist needs to develop very quickly to survive in this writing game is a thick skin. I’m just new to this game, with only three novellas, a graphic novel and less than a handful of short stories published, so my opinion might not count for much, but I wanted toContinue reading “Thicken your skin – sharpen your resolve”

Witch Hunts signing event in Melbourne!

I’ve just returned home from a very memorable weekend in Melbourne where I finally got to meet Witch Hunts co-author Rocky Wood and join him in a signing event at a bookstore just outside the city. After conversing with Rocky for roughly 18 months via email, I was very keen to meet him face-to-face andContinue reading “Witch Hunts signing event in Melbourne!”

Guest Blogger: Author Christian Saunders

UK author Christian Saunders has just released his new horror novella Devil’s Island. Here he offers some sound advice on being careful when writing reviews of books online – even if they’re honest reviews! Beware the Trolls! A cautionary tale… I like reading. A lot. I also like writing. Often, I combine the two andContinue reading “Guest Blogger: Author Christian Saunders”

Author Interview: Lee Battersby

I’m very honoured to have Lee Battersby, one of Australia’s foremost speculative fiction authors agree to this interview where he talks aboput his forthcoming debut novelThe Corpse-Rat King. I was very fortunate to read an ARC of The Corpse-Rat King and you’ll find a link to my review of the book at the end ofContinue reading “Author Interview: Lee Battersby”

Review: Corrupts Absolutely? edited by Lincoln Crisler

Publisher: Damnation BooksISBN: 978-1-61572614–1 (eBook)Published: 13th April, 2012Words: 83,780 Description:Corrupts Absolutely? collects twenty brand-new stories from veteran authors and newcomers, each with a unique perspective on what it might really be like to be superhuman in today’s day and age. In the center of such a roiling mass of uncertainty and excitement lies one important truth: the fight against goodContinue reading “Review: Corrupts Absolutely? edited by Lincoln Crisler”

Author Interview: Martin Livings

Martin Livings’ new tale Rope is now available in e-book format from Dark Prints Press – along with my novella Vaudeville. I managed to nab Martin for a quick interview (make sure you check out the interview he did with me over at his blogsite) – Tell us a little about yourself. Who is Martin Livings? Ah, theContinue reading “Author Interview: Martin Livings”

Witch Hunts trailer and artwork competition!

Witch Hunts, the graphic novel I illustrated for authors Rocky Wood and Lisa Morton has garnered a fair bit of praise from the critics and hopefully we’ll get a few more reviews from readers. As a way of incentive, I’ve launched a competition to win some original Witch Hunts-inspired artwork: If you want to win thisContinue reading “Witch Hunts trailer and artwork competition!”

Guest Blogger: Author Benjamin Kane Ethridge

Very honoured to have Bram Stoker Award-winning horror novelist Benjamin Kane Ethridge on my blog talking about the myth behind his new novel Bottled Abyss. Take it away Ben! Five Mythology Movies that didn’t inspire BOTTLED ABYSS By Benjamin Kane Ethridge A little background before I start my spiel. My latest novel, BOTTLED ABYSS, isContinue reading “Guest Blogger: Author Benjamin Kane Ethridge”