Feedback for When Twins War
‘Exotic locations’ and ‘portentous setting’. This is some of the feedback I’ve received from an agency.
When Twins War is Complete!
When Twins War, my fantasy work, is finally ready! Now the next challenge: publishing.
Received Printed Copy of ALIVE This Morning
I received the first printed copy of my book ALIVE this morning, but unfortunately the print quality of the cover isn’t too good. I’m going to have to get a designer or someone to fix it with the printers as I don’t think people should buy a book with that kind of quality cover. As …
ALIVE: How to Enjoy Living e-Book Now Available
The e-Book version of ALIVE: How to Enjoy Living is now available at lulu.com The point of life is to enjoy it. But so few of us do. ALIVE is about finding where true joy really lies, where contentment can be found. It affirms the idea that the quest for joy and pleasure is the …
Protest Songs – John Ellis’ New Album
I’m really enjoying everything that I’m hearing about John Ellis’ new album Come Out Fighting. You can read a short review here. For those that don’t know, Ellis used to be the front man for the band Tree63. The band have broken up and now Ellis is embarking on a solo career, which is very …
7 Habits of Great Writers: Write Right (Peter Eleazar)
Picture from here Peter Eleazar has been publishing a great series around writing, called the 7 Habits of Great Writers. I’ve been enjoying it and his latest post, entitled Write Right, has helped me realise a few things about my own writing that need improving. For one, I think I’ve always been particularly bad at …
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Who is Today’s C.S. Lewis?
I find myself wondering today who could possibly be reckoned as “today’s C.S. Lewis”. I mean, a guy who understands the context we’re living in, is able to put my faith in words that both make sense and speak to the heart, and can also write a good story. A real good story. Moreso, a …
Thom Yorke: Don’t Sign With the Industry / Corporate Culture
A recent blog post at the UK Guardian site talks about Thom Yorke, the lead singer for the popular UK band Radiohead, and his statements encouraging new bands not to sign with major record labels. To be fair to Yorke the quote in question (posted by a commentor on this blog) ought to be posted. …
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Are Video Games Art?
I’ve written a short opinion piece at gaming.do.co.za called Are Video Games Art. For those who are artistically inclined they may find it interesting. I think it raises some interesting questions around this new art medium which is not considered art by a lot of critics. Check it out.
The Excitement of “Story”
(Picture painted by Geoff Hunt, PPRSMA, entitled “The Yellow Admiral”. See www.artmarine.co.uk.) On Sunday I picked up one of Patrick O’Brian’s books called HMS Surprise. The book follows O’Brian’s popular Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin characters, which most people will probably know from the Master & Commander movie released a few years ago. The 20 …