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 […]
Three Reasons why the State Library of Victoria is the Heart & Soul of Melbourne.
I love Melbourne. Having moved here six years ago from New Zealand, I can testify to the warmth, diversity, and life this great city exudes. Melbourne’s famous for its coffee, sports, and arts culture, but if you really want to experience the heart and soul of Melbourne, you’ll find it sitting at the top of Swanston street, nestled between La Trobe and Little Lonsdale Streets. That’s […]
Crossroads.
So, this is it. I’m a few days out from an important moment in my writing career. On Saturday, I’ll be sitting down for the Australian Society of Authors’ Literary Speed Dating event (which makes for a fine event, but an unfortunate acronym). I’ll be using three minute time slots with industry professionals to pitch the concept for my novel, which is completed and almost ready […]
Narrative: My Answer to the ‘King Club’
Today I thought I’d take a step back from what I’m writing and talk a bit about how I write. Over the past years, I’ve had a number of conversations with people regarding the best approach for writing a narrative. One thing is clear in my observation: no two writers work in the same way, and there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ way to write a plot. […]
Novel Writing 4: First Draft Complete!
I’ve completed the first draft of my novel! It doesn’t seem very long ago that I was writing about the twists and turns of working on my first novel. Today I’m happy to announce that (as of two days ago) I’ve reached the end of my first draft! For those who missed it, here was the Twitter announcement: That's it! I'm calling time on my first novel […]
