OK, in response to the 'trailer' post in the 'resources' section... here's a trailer for my proofing services that I just made, blind drunk and in about an hour. I'm hanging onto that glass and have no intention of getting sober any time soon! http:... Read more

I know it’s only been a few days since I set up my little story-blog, but it’s proving enjoyable past all expectations. Well, to me, that is. I’ve got some great feedback already, and many thanks to those who’ve subscribed / c... Read more

I’ve just launched a new site for serialized stories: www.codinebourbon.blogspot.com. Feel free to visit, follow, comment, love or hate. The aim is to get into the habit of churning out stuff on a daily basis, and I’m going for a total of... Read more

There was a request on the Arena for links to horror writing groups. I thought I’d post some here in case anyone else was in need of a tweak to get them going.   Really, just googling ‘horror group’ or ‘speculative fic... Read more

Great, aren't they? Show don't tell. Dispense with the adjectives. Start in the middle, show any backstory along the way. Reader's on a need-to-know basis. Oh, and write active, not passive. Who's wrist hasn't been slapped for that last one. Don'... Read more

Unbelievable breaking news: my story has come first in the www.strictlyshakespeare.com April competition! All because you wonderful people took the trouble (in some cases, time and time again), to vote for me. It's my first ever outright competition ... Read more

    I'm on the short-list for the 'Strictly Shakespeare' April prose competition. Now I have to get the most votes to win. That means YOU clicking a button. (Sorry, I don't really know what voting involves as I'm not allowed to vote for m... Read more

I had occasion, yesterday, to look through a pile of what are termed 'womags': women's magazines. I'd promised to find details of Australian magazines that might accept short stories or articles, and many people seem to aim at said 'womags'. Writing ... Read more

Writers Abroad are seeking submissions of short stories and non-fiction pieces on the general theme of food, drink and cooking from around the world.  To contribute you have to be, or have been, an expat at some point or other. (If you&rs... Read more

 Writers come in lots of varieties, but none of us are entirely unique. So I know there will be more like me out there. Character slaves.   First there’s the blank sheet. So you populate it with something. Perhaps a sketch of a plo... Read more