I really enjoyed The Sandman, on Netflix. It was definitely one of my favourite shows from this year. I knew I would. Its Neil Gaiman. I love Neil Gaiman. He’s one of the authors I admire, with his wonderful writing, beautiful descriptions, excellent characters and brilliant ideas. He’s someone I look up to, that I… Continue reading The Sandman
Category: Writing
A New Novella?
I’m considering starting to write another novella. Have I finished the second draft of my current one? Nope. But I got inspired by the flash fiction festival. There was this Prose Poetry session, about putting mythological creatures in odd locations, around a life experience and it sparked something. I wrote one piece about the visual… Continue reading A New Novella?
The Flash Fiction Festival
At the weekend, I went to the Flash Fiction Festival, in Bristol. And it was amazing. I knew it was going to be. I’d been excited about it for months. I’d booked everything in advance, and even found a nice little Airbnb as all the accommodation had gone. But I didn’t mind. It was going… Continue reading The Flash Fiction Festival
Audiobook Appreciation Month
I have just found out that June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. So in here, I will talk about Audiobooks, and what they mean to me. I have always loved reading, for as long as I can remember. Its what started me off wanting to be a creative writer. I read the Hobbit when I was… Continue reading Audiobook Appreciation Month
Visually Impaired Science Fiction Characters
I love science fiction. Its a place where anything is possible; full of wonder, adventure, excitement, danger and so much more. I’ve been watching and reading science fiction since 2005, hooked on the stuff by Doctor Who. I have enjoyed many science fiction books from The Time Machine to The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,… Continue reading Visually Impaired Science Fiction Characters
Into the Sunshine
In The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien has this quote, which always inspires me. It goes like this “Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.” Its something that always gives me hope. When my mind plunges me into darkness, when depression rules,… Continue reading Into the Sunshine
Peace in Writing
Today, on Headspace, a woman talked about using her writing as meditation. And I felt that. That’s how it is for me. Its one of the reasons why I love it. And its one of the reasons why I keep doing it. When I’m writing, nothing else matters. I can dive into a new world,… Continue reading Peace in Writing
Problems with Sequels
I’m always a bit wary of sequels. They always come with problems. There’s a few that beat that rule, but not many. I’ve seen it time and time again, in movies and TV. And here is why. It comes with the basics of storytelling, around the Hero’s Journey. This is a structure most stories use,… Continue reading Problems with Sequels
Into Rhyming Poetry
I’ve never been very good at rhymes. I used to marvel at how some people could just do it. I guess I struggled over my words, and found rhyming words a challenge, even in in own poetry. But recently, I’ve got into it. In January 2022, I was stressing about a phone call from Moorfields,… Continue reading Into Rhyming Poetry
Home for Creativity
Last night, we went to something wonderful. My boyfriend took me to this Doctor Who show, at a theatre in London. I wasn’t sure what to expect. And being led into a dark basement didn’t help my nerves. But my boyfriend held my hand, and I’m glad we went inside. We were led into this… Continue reading Home for Creativity