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Why Ghostwriting Matters and Why I Love it
Why I think ghostwriting really can make a difference.
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Hashtags Come to Facebook. But Who Invented the Hashtag?
As Facebook incorporates hashtags it’s interesting to see where the idea originally came from.
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I Try Elance. I Feel Demoralised. Should I Forget it?
In the last two weeks I’ve been spending some time at the Internet freelancer site Elance, which has (apparently) become the biggest site of its
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Ghostwriting
You want to write a book or publish an article? But you say you’re not a writer. This is where ghost writers come in.
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Quality Writing: What Does That Mean?
Writing – even for the web – is about quality. Cheap will get you nowhere. Here’s why.
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Enter the Cyborg Generation (Story at Do Gaming)
Artificial hearts with no pulse that keep people alive; augmented vision; cellphone implants; insects controlled with remote control. Does that sound like sci-fi to you? Well, it isn’t.
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How Objective is the Media: A post on Thought Leader
Is media bias creating sensationalism and is that influencing the public? I think so. Here’s why.
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When Twins War Pre-Orders End This Wednesday
Pre-orders for the paperback version of my fantasy novel When Twins War close 31 Aug. The book is available as an eBook for Kindle and iPad as well.
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ALIVE: How to Enjoy Living FREE for a Limited Time
ALIVE now available at Smashwords.com for FREE for a limited time!
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Science v Religion: Who Cares? Thanks Thought Leader
Are Science and Religion mutually exclusive? Does it matter?
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ALIVE (How to Enjoy Living) Now Available for Several eBook Formats
ALIVE now available at Smashwords.com. iBookstore coming soon!
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ALIVE (How to Enjoy Living) Available for Kindle
Kindle owners (lucky punks) can now get a copy of my book ALIVE (How to Enjoy Living)
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Looking for Beta Readers for When Twins War
I’m looking for more beta-readers for When Twins War, my fantasy book.
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Ted Dekker: Art and What Makes For a Good Story
Dekker on what makes for a good novel and story.
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Feedback for When Twins War
‘Exotic locations’ and ‘portentous setting’. This is some of the feedback I’ve received from an agency.
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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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition Confirmed – Yeah!
Nostalgia for geeks like me! I’m so stoked to hear that the video game developer LucasArts is releasing a new up-to-date version of what is
Assessment for Twins at War Arrived
So last night I received the assessment for my fiction-fantasy book “Twins at War”. Osborne Porter Literary Services have offered a wonderful and comprehensive assessment,
The Sout Project: Story (CD Review)
I was delighted to be able to receive a copy of The Sout Project’s debut, entitled Story, in advance of its launch next week on