Category: Writing
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Chapter word count: long or short?
My new novel, Murder on Milverton Square, is currently up for pre-order. This book came from the rough first draft I frantically threw down back in November for NaNoWriMo, almost a year ago! Now, seven drafts later… While finalising the manuscript I wondered how much story we had in each chapter. Chapter breaks can sometimes…
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Murder on Milverton Square is up for pre-order
That’s right! My brand new novel, Murder on Milverton Square, the first in a wonderful new cosy mystery series is available for pre-order! I had so much fun writing this novel, and I cannot wait for you to meet Addison, Jake, and all of Milverton’s quirky locals. A pity about the murder though… Murder on…
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Tim Te Maro and the Alphabet Book Club podcast
Today’s post is centred around an LGBTQ YA novel set in a magical boarding school, a podcast catch up about the book itself (with guests including the author and me!), and the Alphabet Book Club who do such great work getting books like this out to Kiwis! Tim Te Maro and the Subterranean Heartsick Blues…
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Free gay romcom short story: Big Decisions and Empty Stomachs
A brand new short story, and I’m giving it away for free! At just 7,000 words, this little gay romcom will keep you amused for a good 20–30 minutes. And if you like what you’re reading, there’s a whole bunch more to the story ready and waiting for you! Surrounded by family, this short story…
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Works in progress: status update
I first shared an earlier version of this little progress tracker graphic a couple of months ago with my mailing list. I updated it earlier this week for them and thought I’d share here too. This graphic is pretty dense, but I think it summarises quickly what I’m up to for my three main projects.…
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Free gay romcom short story: Squat Lifts and Smashed Avocado
A brand new short story, and I’m giving it away for free! At just 6,000 words, this little gay romcom will keep you amused for a good 20–30 minutes. And if you like what you’re reading, there’s a whole bunch more to the story ready and waiting for you! See what the boys get up…
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Cover design voting results: Squat Lifts and Smashed Avocado
Arthur and his mates are at the gym, then out for brunch – a typical catch up. Arthur hasn’t told them he’s gay. He’d thought he was comfortable in the closet… But with events conspiring against him, it’s getting increasingly awkward in there! This is a prequel short story, kicking off Arthur’s tale just a…
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