In my time, I’ve read lots of books in lots of genres and styles. But one I haven’t read much of is horror. I’ve been intrigued by it for ages, after having read and loved Edgar Allan Poe. And yes, I know he’s not strictly horror, more fantastical or supernatural than anything, but if you’re… Continue reading Loving HP Lovecraft
Category: Writing
Loving Lego
I love lego. Its such a haven of creativity, and colour. It’s a land where anything is possible, where there are no limits and you can achieve wonders. Its so colourful, with builds big and bold enough to see. It casts a spell ovwr me, for it fills me with wonder, and awe, for every… Continue reading Loving Lego
Happy Things
Today is the International day of happiness. So instead of talking about sight loss or insomnia, today I will talk about the things that make me happy. 1. Writing. Writing always makes me happy, and improves my mental health with every word. I’m never filled with more joy and delight and wonder as when my… Continue reading Happy Things
The Flash Fiction Festival
Last weekend, I went to the Flash Fiction Festival, and it was incredible. It’s an annual writing event in Bristol, where we talk and celebrate all things flash, attend workshops, eat cake, and drink a lot of caffeine. I’ve been a couple of times before, but this year’s was the best. It was super accessible,… Continue reading The Flash Fiction Festival
Solstice Celebrations
Today is the summer solstice, and I shall celebrate. The past few years I’ve left Christianity behind. Perhaps one day I will go back. But the old ancient ways call to my soul, and make me feel whole. And for now, that is what makes me happy. For now, they are what I need to… Continue reading Solstice Celebrations
Excited by a New Novella
I’m always writing. I just love it. And I always will. It makes me happy, and improves my mental health, and keeps me going. I write many different things from flash fiction to poetry, from novellas to tiny drabbles. I always have several projects on the go. I’ve just finished a novella in flash about… Continue reading Excited by a New Novella
Smaller and Smaller
Flash fiction is an art in miniature. They are short stories, of between six and a thousand words, that contain a plot, a setting, two/three characters and maybe some action/drama. They can be on any theme, and come in all shapes and sizes, and I love writing them. Its a genre which is always growing,… Continue reading Smaller and Smaller
An Accessible Weekend
I have a writing group I’m part of called Writers HQ. Most of it is based online, with forums and Zoom retreats and weekly challenges. But occasionally, they do in person events too. Recently, they did a Weekender, in Brighton. Brighton isn’t too far from where I live, and wasn’t too expensive, with a recent… Continue reading An Accessible Weekend
Stalked by the Kraken
I’m not a very big romance novel reader. I guess I usually prefer fantasy. And I guess I reviewed too many romance novels in that book reviewer role. They just became too predictable. Man doesn’t like woman. Woman doesn’t like man. But they end up together, somehow work it all out and get together. There’s… Continue reading Stalked by the Kraken
Designer of Worlds
There are many programmes, movies, and documentaries about Tolkien. But that one was the best. Its called J.R.R.Tolkien: Designer of Wolrds and it was fantastic. They delved into all his works, including the lost tales and the silmarillion. They told his story, properly, fully, from beginning to end. There was soft music, set to woodlands… Continue reading Designer of Worlds