A February Birthday
February can feel like a funny month. Its shorter, changeable length gives the impression whoever was making up the months […]
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Building a world where anything is possible
World-building appeals to me because anything is possible. Well… let me rephrase that. Anything is possible, so long as you
Photography and me
Photography was my first real creative pursuit. Most things had turned digital by the time I got the bug. The
Ten ways to make your fictional characters memorable
Those who subscribe to my newsletter will have received one tool I use to create a memorable character. But how
Why I am doing NaNoWriMo
Earlier in the year I blogged about the reasons why I wasn’t partaking in CampNaNo and why it doesn’t work
What do I listen to while I’m writing?
If you’ve ever wondered, read on. If you haven’t, but like ambient, electro and soundscapes, then keep reading. Cookies (not
My Writing Practice
I’m looking at a nearby wind turbine. Despite the breeze, it refuses to spin. It proves to be an excellent
Earth Pathways 2024 Diary: Two Pieces of My Artwork Featured
Happy Midsummer to you all! The longest day always inspires the rarely-seen extrovert in me to jump out and showcase
The Creative Chair: boost your creativity with this one simple tool.
How is your relationship with your creativity? When we use the term, relationship, we don’t automatically assume ourselves to be
Writing the dead into fiction
On the 24th of September 1974, premature twins Guy and Sarah were born. By the 30th of September, both were