Where is the story this Christmas? Does it lie In themes left dormant Under trees Or hidden beneath The tinsel and baubles of non-existent snow? Do themes of wonder Not resonate In minds that vibe To soundbites filled With songs That only reminisce of feelings never felt? Have we hidden hope Beneath myths Made up … Continue reading Poem of the Forgotten Christmas
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When Adults Sound Like Children
In case you've been under a rock this week, you might not have noticed that the Donald Trump/Elon Musk brotherhood/friendship appears to be over. Obviously they're not Australians, but because what happens in the US affects the rest of the world, it's been widely reported on here. And also, if you're on any kind of … Continue reading When Adults Sound Like Children
Reminder
I've been watching The Handmaid's Tale, and am towards the end of Season Four. If you're watching and don't want any spoilers, then don't read on. I've reached the point where the Waterfords are leaving a courtroom in Canada, to the sound of cheers from a crowd, who are holding signs praising them. It reminded … Continue reading Reminder
Something I Read This Morning on Bluesky
I follow quite a lot of my favourite authors on Bluesky, and this morning, there was a question about whether one of them minded being described as a 'science fiction author' rather than a 'fiction author.' It got me thinking about genre classifications, personal preferences, and all kinds of stuff that bothers us as human … Continue reading Something I Read This Morning on Bluesky
Got My Characters Into a Tricky Spot
I'm currently finishing the third book in The Chronicles of Albatar. My characters are now at the point when it all happens. I know what needs to happen, but I'm sitting here figuring out exactly how to get all the players into the right spots for it to actually happen. I'm a pantser more than … Continue reading Got My Characters Into a Tricky Spot
Too Much Time to Watch the News
With my foot elevated a lot of the time to reduce swelling, I've had a lot of time to watch/red/doomscroll the news. What bothers me most, is the idea that a renowned anti vaxer might shortly be in charge of all Health in the US. Unfortunately, as the US has a large population, and is … Continue reading Too Much Time to Watch the News
The War of the Worlds in Real Time #12
We're in the home stretch of the live release of The War of the Worlds in Real Time now. As June draws to a close, we see our characters coming to grips with red weed, strange cries, and perilous journeys. If you haven't followed along via Twitter to read things sequentially, then head along to … Continue reading The War of the Worlds in Real Time #12
Cover Reveal…
Tomorrow, at midday, Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time, (AEDST), the cover for Dark Days, sequel to Amethyst Pledge, will be revealed. This means that the book itself is not too far away. Just a reminder about the cover of Amethyst Pledge: Fabulous, isn't it? Dark Days' cover is again done by the talented Jade Zivanovic … Continue reading Cover Reveal…
Writing Update
It's been a while since I wrote about writing. This year we've been a bit inundated with COVID type stuff, and sometimes I let off steam by using my blog as my soapbox. But I've still been writing regularly. For a little while it was a bit harder than usual. I think COVID fatigue may … Continue reading Writing Update
I Hear a Sock
This is a phrase commonly heard in our house. In fact, I thought it just now. I'm sure it's not commonly heard in most houses, because generally, socks don't make much noise. I suppose you could say that some socks make noises - if they're being worn inside you might possibly hear sliding type noises … Continue reading I Hear a Sock
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