So, you want to know what life is like for an unknown writer? Well, here’s the place to find out. I’ll keep you updated with regular(ish)* posts about what I’ve been up to and how I’m getting on in my quest to become a full time science fiction and fantasy writer.
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*I’m going to aim for at least one post a month with the key word being aim. I’ve got two young children who run me ragged, as well as a full-time job, and I don’t want to neglect my wife, either! So, until I win the lottery, I have to squeeze in my writing where and when I can, which isn’t often.
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My first live interview
I was invited onto “The Author’s Quill” podcast, hosted by Joe Montaldo, for an episode dedicated to meeting some of the winners of Writers and Illustrators of the Future Volume 41. John Goodwin (President of the publisher of Writers of the Future) co-hosted with Joe, and I was joined by Patrick MacPhee and Seth Atwater Jr. (writer…
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Illustrators of the Future portfolio submissions
You can now see the three illustrations submitted by this year’s Illustrators of the Future contest winners. And you should. They are awesome! Click here. John Barlow has been commissioned to illustrate my winning story, though I won’t get to see it until a reveal event at the workshop in Hollywood next month. I’ve had…
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Why I love “The Alchemist”
Book recommendation for February 2025: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho I suspect most of you have heard of the global phenomenon that is, The Alchemist, as it’s sold like 65 million copies or something. If you’ve not, then you are in for a treat. What it’s about: Santiago is a young shepherd in Andalucia who…
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Why I love “Frankenstein”
January 2025 book recommendation: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley What better place to start than with the original science fiction novel? And forget what you’ve seen in movie and television adaptations, nothing comes close to reflecting how great this book is or even accurately portraying Dr. Frankenstein’s “monster”. What it’s about: You all know the story,…
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Dare to believe: five years chasing my writer dream
It’s important to stop every now and then to reflect on what you’ve done in life, and to consider if you’re content with where you’re going. So, what happened to me five years ago this month? What triggered this new writing era in my life? I became a father.
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Preorder your copy of Volume 41 of WotF now
Exciting news! You can now preorder Writers of the Future Volume 41, which contains my winning story, “The Stench of Freedom”. It’s available in paperback, ebook and audiobook, whichever you prefer.