Writer's block doesn't exist. Right, now I've got you attention with that click-baity headline, let me tell you what I mean. Ask any author and they will tell you they have had writer's block at one time or another, but they won't be able to tell you why? Like saying you have a cough, writer's …
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The Dragonfly Delivery Company
Built from the hull of an old tea cutter, her front end had two glass observation domes either side of her forecastle, whilst her quarter deck had been elongated out the back giving her a rather impressive looking tail. Long and sleek and well maintained, there were no missing uprights in any of its railings, …
What Is Steampunk?
Ever seen pictures of people in top hats and ball gowns toting big complicated brass guns and wearing strange goggles that look like they can see into the future? Chances are you've encountered a bit of steampunk. But what is steampunk, I hear you ask? Well... Steampunk is a cross between science fiction and alternate …
Revised, Renewed, And Rereleased – How And Why I Changed An Already Published Novel
It's not normal to change an already published novel, not normal at all. Tolkien did it with The Hobbit. After he decided to make Bilbo's ring the Ring Of Power he had to go back and change how Bilbo acquired the ring from Gollum. In the original version Gollum gambled the ring willingly. In the …
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National Author Day – Year 1
Writing can be a lonely old business, with little cause for celebration - especially for us self-published authors - so when I found out that the first of November was National Author Day, I thought it was time to do something about that. But what, you ask? Since moving to Leeds I've been very aware …
Fantasy, Reality, And The Pursuit Of Happiness
Did you know that if you hook someone up to a brain scan device, show them a banana, measure which parts of the brain light up, then take the banana away and ask them to think about a banana, the same parts of the brain light up. The conclusion to this bizarre experiment is simple; …
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The Town That Never Was
The Town That Never Was is a steampunk weekend run by the same group that do The Asylum steampunk festival. Held at Blists Hill Museum in the Iron Bridge Gorge it's a lot of fun, with all kinds of exhibitions and events, as well as loads of people dressing up in their finest steampunk outfits …
How To Take Feedback Like A Champ
The hardest part of any creative endeavour, after finding the courage to show it to someone, is being brave enough to hear what they think of it. Not all readers are created equal, and sometimes their thoughts or "suggestions" can sting a little. With that in mind, here are my suggestions on how to take …
Review – The Nevers
Hey there, steampunk enthusiasts, have you seen The Nevers yet? No? Don't know what it is? Well let me enlighten you. NB: Because you have to these days, let me issue a minor **SPOILER WARNING**. I won't be going into detail on any major plot points or reveals below, but I will be discussing the …
Lessons I’ve Learnt From Book Two
I recently finished writing my next book, The Dragonfly Delivery Company. It's a sequel, which is not something I've ever written before. Sure, I've had ideas for trilogies and series in the past, but I've never actually written one, which made writing The Dragonfly Delivery Company something of a unique experience. As such there are …
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