Milestones in the Writer's Journey
The guilt of both not setting myself worthy goals and of not attaining them when I do was a canker to my creativity.
So, I needed another d
The Story Behind 'Old Man Red Gum'
With the publication of my story 'Old Man Red Gum' in Midnight Echo #12, I share the origins and inspirations behind it.
The Nature of Fear
Last month, I blogged about my fear of writing. This has prompted me to delve into the root of that fear, and find what kills my creativity.
Staying Afraid
Writing scares me. And not in a good, exhilarating way. The act of sitting at the keyboard or with pen in hand, on the brink of creating som
3 Must Read Books for Authors
Many authors have penned books on the craft of writing. Here are my 3 must-reads for aspiring authors, and the lessons I learned from them.
The Importance of Community
Last year, I took part in the biennial Australian Speculative Fiction Snapshot, doing my bit to promote the industry and engender community.
The Inspiration Behind 'The Banksia Boys'
As a reader, I love hearing about the inspiration behind stories. Years ago, while travelling, I picked up Stephen King's Nightmares and...
Conflux12
Conflux 12 took place over the October long weekend of 2016. Sean Williams, the conference Master of Ceremonies, introduced the delegates t
