Category: Writing
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Second draft: butchering time
The short version: It’s been a few weeks since I completed the first draft of my latest book, the third in my Rise and Shine series. Now I’m ripping it to shreds, and stitching it back together again. I’ve been through to check it all hangs together and decided it needs quicker perspective switches as…
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Gay romcom novellas: 99p/99c for Christmas
The comically tragic misadventures of Arthur and Gabriel are light, fun holiday reads, and this week they’re on a Kindle Countdown Deal for 99p/99c! But before I get too much into that I wanted to say Merry Christmas! I hope you and your favourite people are safe and well and able to spend some much…
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Over and Out: book cover design options
With the first draft of the third book in my Rise and Shine series marinating in a drawer, I’m sorting out the book cover design. I’ve put together four celebration-themed cover design options for Over and Out, and I’m keen for your thoughts! Which (if any) of the book covers looks like a fun read?…
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First draft of new novella: done!
I overshot, but it’s done! The third book in my Rise and Shine series of gay romcom novellas. Here’s my project target summary from Scrivener: The first in the series – Duck and Dive – came in at around 22,000 words, and the second – Slip and Slide – ended up at 36,000 words. Looks…
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100,000 words (so far)
I’ve just cracked 100,000 words written this year (so far) 🥳 Take that 2020! Tracking my word count, you can see the surge for each first draft, then the plateau as I tidy them up, move them around, then convince people they might like to read them. The first two books of my gay romcom…
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Short Story: The Office Affair
The Office Affair is my latest short story, a scandalous bite-sized tale which can be devoured in only a few minutes. Perhaps while you’re waiting for the bus to arrive? Or to look busy so you can avoid talking to your Uber driver? I released it to my mailing list subscribers last week, and I’m…
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Duck and Dive: dedication and acknowledgements
When I published my first novella, Duck and Dive, I was very new to formatting and preparing ebooks for publication. I am still far from being an expert, but I have gained a little more confidence in adding other bits and pieces to the book. So, I’ve updated the ebook with a dedication at the…