Writing Updates

Taking Stock

Before we dive any further into my writing journey, let me bring you up to speed on where I’m up to, what I’ve done so far, and what still needs to be done. The first “book” I wrote was a spy novel about two young girls (my friend and I) fighting an evil scientist whoContinue reading “Taking Stock “

From the Laptop to Libraries: Chronicling My Novel’s Journey to Publication

Late last year, I had the pleasure of attending a writers’ forum in a library in the rural city of Geelong. They had brought in four authors of varying genres, and asked them how they got their story from their laptop into the readers’ hands: how did they come up with the story? How didContinue reading “From the Laptop to Libraries: Chronicling My Novel’s Journey to Publication”

On my To-Do List: 2023 Writing Update

Hello and happy new year! (3 months late… Oh well.) How has your 2023 been so far? What are you looking forward to this year? This year feels big, as it’s a sort of “gap year” where I’m working and seeing how far I can get in my own small business, writing and composing full-time. Continue reading “On my To-Do List: 2023 Writing Update “

Four Things I’ve Learnt while Writing a Musical

The Piper’s Mountain (book by Evangelyn Hill) finished just over a month ago! (My work ethic is still recovering hehe.) That project stretched me and pushed me, and the difference between my music before and after is striking. (You can hear for yourself below!) While I’m still growing as a composer and as a writer,Continue reading “Four Things I’ve Learnt while Writing a Musical “

The Sad and Sorry Tale of the Surprise Hiatus

Hello again wonderful readers! Before we jump straight back into our usual schedule as though nothing happened, I think I should explain my long hiatus. Some of my friends who follow this blog have asked why I haven’t updated it recently, and I’ve given vague responses like “I’ve been busy” (which is true), but there’s…Continue reading “The Sad and Sorry Tale of the Surprise Hiatus”

On My To Do List: 2022 Writing Update

I’ve started a few projects since I last wrote an update on everything I’m working on. Just like last time, I’m too tired to work on any of them right now, so here’s a formal introduction to keep me writing instead. The Mistwaes Home Shalton is the crown prince of the magical kingdom of Zenn,Continue reading “On My To Do List: 2022 Writing Update”

Was that it??

I admit that my last post was a last-ditch effort to motivate myself to start the next draft of my novel, An Experiment in Time and Memory An Immutable Past. And it worked! Kind of… (If you haven’t read my last post already, it will provide some context for this post 🙂 ) A weekContinue reading “Was that it??”