Today we travel into the temporal dimension. Time. What is time? If we could travel back in time could we change the future? It’s a question writers have been asking for centuries. Should we strive to make time travel a reality? Is the idea of time as simple as a ticking clock? Does time tick […]
Purity of Hard Science Fiction
November 24, 2013 by
Today let’s gravitate towards outer space and all things “Hard Science Fiction.” What makes science fiction “hard” and not “soft”? What is the definition for “Hard Science Fiction”? Can we say that Hard SF is more purely classified by scientific engineers who cite those books that are based on true scientific work and plausible technology? […]
Rules, Rhythm and Rhyme…
November 14, 2013 by
A principal of a school made a very fair and humbling comment as he introduced me to a school group. He mentioned that both of us had entered the same short story writing competition which had a Christmas theme. I wrote a piece that was, I think he might have liked to call it eccentric, […]
Gold Coast Writers Festival: The Authors in Schools Program
October 26, 2013 by
Last Friday I participated in The Gold Coast Writers Festival – a Celebration of Young Writers proudly presented by the Gold Coast Writers Association. The Authors in Schools Program On Friday authors presented workshops and talks to children in participating schools. I was lucky enough to attend the Surfers Paradise Primary School with two other […]
Promotional: Starchild Book Two: The City of Souls OUT NOW!
October 17, 2013 by
Second Book in the Starchild series has been released! The children were unaware of the dark forces that had gathered in the south. A force far greater than any seen before had grown into a power of unconquerable strength. From the very first night of Mai and Long’s journey, the eyes from which this force […]
Artist Interview: Spiritual Jewellery Designer, Donna Sparano
October 17, 2013 by
Today I’m talking with Donna Sparano of Lauria Jewellery. I had the pleasure of meeting Donna with her wonderful mother one day while having coffee with my friend Karen. It was a very fortunate discovery that happened purely by accident. Sometimes the most fabulous moments are when universal forces bring people together. Thank you for […]
The Gravity of the Situation!
October 4, 2013 by
The title is just to hook you and now I’ll reel (pardon the pun) you in. On Twitter I mentioned something like: visually exhilarating, suspenseful, emotional, and a sense of depth aroused in some people by the size of our mother Earth. How lost an astronaut could become after a catastrophic event and find the […]
Do Writers Need to Manage Change? Part Two
September 17, 2013 by
In part one we looked at why CHANGE is one of the most important elements of being successful in life, both on a personal and professional level. It’s also known to be a critical element in business management today. As writers we are very aware of the increasingly competitive market we work in every day. […]
Miscommunication, Misunderstanding or Misinterpretation?
September 10, 2013 by
Lately I’ve had a lot of people telling me about their experiences on Facebook, Twitter and on their blogs. People unfollowing, sending or posting insulting or aggressive messages or comments. When I listen to people tell me about their experiences, most of the time, after they talk me through the events leading up to the […]
In the Beginning
September 4, 2013 by
I’ve heard the following statement said many, many times before. “Beginner writers have to be willing to put their work out into the world. Otherwise they are not really serious about pursuing a career as an author.” I agree with what’s being said here. Every book you write you will grow and learn from the […]
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