Author photo shoot #saycheese
Thinking about getting professional photos done for promotion and social media? Me too. I called on wonderful professional photographer and…
Exciting news! ‘Brave’s Journey’ book launch & art exhibition
My new fantasy adventure book Brave’s Journey is being published by IFWG Publishing, Australia. To celebrate I’m going to hold…
How to make a book trailer
Making a decent book trailer is a challenge, no doubt about it. But with a few handy iMovie tips and…
Three things I learned at the Auckland Writers Festival 2015
1) If you don’t like swearing, don’t go to Poetry Idol. It’s filthy, brutally honest, dig your heart out and…
A free fantasy writing comp inspired by Terry Pratchett
The death of an esteemed and much loved fantasy writer inspired the staff of Inkitt writing platform to run their…
Goodreads Giveaway! Enter to win.
Are you on Goodreads? A fun community of avid readers, it’s a treasure trove of inspiration if you’re looking for…

ONE DAY LEFT, FREE DOWNLOAD Conclave: collection of science fiction and fantasy
Are you one of the hundreds of people who took advantage of the free download of Conclave: A collection of…
Characters Are Onions
I’ve recently re-joined my local writer’s group and have been inspired by how motivated and encouraging the members are. Some…

Stray Thoughts and Chance Meetings
It’s funny how stray thoughts and serendipitous meetings can inspire creative ideas. Recently I bumped in to an acquaintance of…