Looking for a quick, thrilling read to sink your teeth into? Check out my books here! I know, I know. It's taken me way too long to read Heir to the Empire. For those of you not immersed in the Star Wars galaxy, Heir to the Empire is like the Star Wars book. As in, … Continue reading Heir to the Empire: A Lesson on How to Weave Together Story Threads
Writing Tips
Reblog: What Did You Say? Favourite Idioms by Something to Ponder About
Language is so dynamic. It’s constantly shifting. It changes from nuance to nuance depending on generation, culture, population, political correctness and slang. I’ve known of immigrants – Greek-Australians – who on retirement from work in Australia, decided to reverse-migrate, back to the old country of Greece, to live out their declining years. To their surprise […]What … Continue reading Reblog: What Did You Say? Favourite Idioms by Something to Ponder About
Save the Cat! and Hero’s Journey and 5 Commandments, Oh My! – Which Story Method Should You Use?
It seems like everyone is coming out with a new method to write stories nowadays. Do a quick search on the web and you'll get millions of results, all telling you that one way is best. Hero's Journey is the tried and true method, focusing on the main character. Save the Cat! is perfect for … Continue reading Save the Cat! and Hero’s Journey and 5 Commandments, Oh My! – Which Story Method Should You Use?
Analysing First Chapters
There's nothing quite like cracking open the cover of a book and instantly being immersed in the story. Some writers are just magical, able to immediately transport you into a new world with characters that you instantly care for and want to know more about. Already, you probably have a book or an author in … Continue reading Analysing First Chapters
The Top 6 FREE Writing Resources on the Web – Why Creative Writers Should Always Be Learning
How many of you have been doing something for so long that it's like second nature to you? For me, one of those things is writing stories. I can't even begin to count how many stories I've written in my lifetime, and because I've done it so much, sometimes I can fall into the trap … Continue reading The Top 6 FREE Writing Resources on the Web – Why Creative Writers Should Always Be Learning
Why Writers Should Also Be Photographers
Don't forget to check out my new fantasy novella, a short, fun read that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Did I mention there are dragons? How many pictures do you have on your phone? Seriously, go take a look! I have thousands. I keep telling myself that I'm going to go … Continue reading Why Writers Should Also Be Photographers
A New Home for My Stories
Before you read the post... My new book The Dragon's Den is here! I'd so love it if you'd check it out. It's only $2.99 (less than a gallon of gas or a fancy coffee!) and it's free for Kindle Unlimited users! I see every purchase and every review. They mean so much to me; … Continue reading A New Home for My Stories
Resisting Excessive Exposition
Today is July 1st, which means - you guessed it - my new book is finally out!!! If you love fantasy adventures, awesome friendships, dragons, treehouses, or all of the above, I think you'll really enjoy this exciting story. You can get it today right here! You're happily typing away, your favourite writing music playing … Continue reading Resisting Excessive Exposition
How Analysing Stories Helps Writers…and Hurts Them
Guess what? My new book is coming out TOMORROW!! AHH!! Preorder it while you still can - it's going to be an exciting ride you don't want to miss! If you tell stories, it's pretty much a given that you often consume stories, too. Whatever your favourite medium may be - movies, shows, books, audio … Continue reading How Analysing Stories Helps Writers…and Hurts Them
Reblog: Understanding the Normal World of a Story’s First Act by K.M. Weiland
No matter their genre or focus, stories are about something happening—a shift in the status quo. Where the characters begin is not where they end. This may refer to their literal physical surroundings, or to a more metaphorical state of being—or, very possibly, to both. Whatever the case, it is important for authors to understand … Continue reading Reblog: Understanding the Normal World of a Story’s First Act by K.M. Weiland
The Story Canvas 