While cataloguing my books I noticed one called Wizard at Large by Terry Brooks, I read the synopsis and really liked the sound of it, but as it always seems to happen it seems that was in the middle of a series. I looked them up online and found them all on Amazon. I ordered…
It’s been a while. How have you been doing? I have had a busy year, and as such, certain hobbies have taken a back seat. Writing is one of them, but as we move ever closer to Fantasycon 2026, I find I am drawn back into this world and find I want to get it…
When I got in from work tonight I watched the Microsoft live broadcast for the review of the new console. Xbox One, so named as they are promoting it as the centerpiece of any home media system, the one device that will do everything. I have to admit I don’t usually flock to be the…
Today I let the inner Geek out… I attended my first convention, it’s not that I didn’t want to go before now. It’s just that they are all too far away or too expensive. I got a ticket for Newcastle Film & Comic-con went with a friend yesterday and had a brilliant time. The venue wasn’t very…
I have been thinking for a while as do most writers what constitutes a writer, when would I consider myself to be a writer. When is it a hobby as opposed to a calling etc… Imposter Syndrome is a big thing for writers, how many times have I been asked what I do outside of…
So I was a bit premature saying I could try this for August, the main reason I consistently fail NaNo is lack of planning. Added to that I am going to be helping a friend edit his book over the next few weeks so I think I need to use the time to do some…
My last post was on Oct 9th and was full of plans and hope. that hasn’t come to pass as I am sure you are shocked to learn. Instead a combination of lack of planning (despite starting at a time that gave me plenty of time) not feeling 100% and other commitments I haven’t managed…
I have done so well so far and almost finished a post for today but didn’t get it done and I’m not at my conputer now. But…. just came out for a drink with friends sonjust in case I don’t get to finish it later this is my post for the day. Just to make…
Last month at work they let us know about a challenge that different workplaces were doing, to try and get people more active I believe. Some of the team leaders at work have got people involved and although I asked my team there is only myself and one other from my team up for the…