Amazon release of Dark Byways and Dark Weird Stuff
Finally, after what can only be described as an exceptionally lengthy and frustrating delay, Lulu has managed to get my Books Dark Weird Stuff and Dark Byways of Possibility listed…
Writing in the wilderness – choosing between proven paths and possibilities.
Since, venturing off the relatively safe path of freelance writing over the past twelve months, I can’t help but feel that I’ve been writing in the wilderness. I’ve strayed well…
If Rock & Roll Dies, It Will Have Its Boots On
On the weekend, I had the opportunity to watch a couple of rock & roll tribute bands, Dark Room (Angels) and Thunderstruck (ACDC), perform at Lucky 13 Garage in Moorabbin,…
Does Artificial Intelligence Signal the Death of the artist, writer and musician?
I haven’t given artificial intelligence a lot of thought until recently. It seems I’m always late to the party, and now I’ve got a dog in this fight, if that’s…
Dark Weird Stuff Launch Fun and Games
The Dark Weird Stuff launch has been frustrating and challenging.The hard copy version of the book was ready to go way back in early December. Some formatting issues with the…
Drawing From My Infinite Dark Well
When I was hungry for success, I used to rise at 5.00 am and write for 2 hours straight before getting ready for my paid job. There was no shortage…
Why do I write such weird dark stuff?
I get that question a lot. Sometimes I ask it myself. Why write weird dark stuff? I really don’t know the answer. It just comes out. That’s a cop-out. You…
Rediscovering the joy of writing speculative fiction after a long hiatus
I have always been a writer, although at times I’ve done my very best to pretend that I’m not. In fact, for most of my life, writing has been such…
Rediscovering the joy of AFL football through this Collingwood year
I’ve previously written about my childhood love of AFL football and my subsequent disillusionment. I’ve been on a long path of rediscovery that at times has appeared rather pointless. The…
You are being spoonfed media bulldust with a cherry on top
I no longer consume mainstream media in any meaningful way. I still catch enough of it to know I am not missing anything. Publications that were once trusted have descended…