Hi everyone, It’s a big day that’s been almost two years(!) coming, but The Clockwork Dungeon is available now on Amazon! My latest mystery novella pits Inspector Ambrose against a formidable opponent, and the stakes are even higher. It’s a fun homage to the brain teasers and mysterious dungeons I loved reading about when I was younger, and I’m excited to finally be able to […]
The Clockwork Dungeon: Release Delay
Hi everyone, Due to a variety of family and health reasons, there’s going to be a delay to the release of The Clockwork Dungeon. There’s still some minor work to be done on this title, and since I don’t want to put any work out there that isn’t perfect, I’ve had to make the call to push the release date back. Amazon only gives me the option […]
Melbourne Writers Festival 2016 Review: The Best & Worst of Literary Culture
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the Melbourne Writers Festival 2015. As a writer, I can look back on a year of growth and connection since last September, and it was #MWF15 that inspired large parts of my journey. This year’s festival featured dozens of outstanding writers, and it was fantastic to once again join the massive line snaking its way into […]
Diversity in Fiction: A Conversation with ZB Simpson.
Hi folks. Early on in my writing career, I had an epiphany: I was really terrible at writing diverse characters. I embarked on a mission to improve the diversity of my characters, and it’s this topic that I sat down to discuss with ZB Simpson, a writer who I have a lot of time for. Ian: Hi! First off, thanks for making time to chat […]
Status Update.
Well, it’s been a while. Last time we talked, I was busy reviewing the ASA’s Literary Speed Dating event. Since then, I’ve been working on a bunch of projects, but wanted to give a quick update on new work that’s in the writing pipeline. The biggest news is the launch of my new mailing list! Now’s the time to sign up and be one of the first […]
