I hate going to the dentist. It’s the high-pitched whine of the drill that does it, and those little needles they use for the local anaesthetic just top it off; that crunching they make when they go in the roof of your mouth *shudder*. Anyway, I had to visit the tooth doctor the other week … Read more
I have something different for you. You know I write science fiction, but did you know I write fantasy as well? In fact, the very first book I started writing (and haven’t finished) was a fantasy novel. Reprisal is not that novel, but it was my first officially published story. I say “officially” because officially the … Read more
About a year ago, a reader asked me if I would be interested in taking their ideas/words and publishing them under my own name. Their reasons for this were that they: wanted to remain anonymous thought that using my audience (aka. you) would boost their reach. Here’s my response. Thanks for the question. It’s a … Read more
1. Getting back on my horse In October, I experienced a slight medical hiccup that forced me to stop riding until it’s resolved. Which sucks. Like, majorly. Thankfully, I have checkup scheduled for mid-Jan, and all being well I’ll be back in the saddle shortly after, training for a big multi-day ride in 2022. 2. … Read more
On August 8 2019 at 9:30am, I launched my first Kickstarter. It wasn’t perfect and I wasn’t ready for it, but I hit that big green button anyway. I wouldn’t have said it was a rollercoaster, it was more like a slow climb up an emotional slippery-dip, as you will discover below. My aim with … Read more
There are many different types of people in this world, and they’re not all human.
Dragons can fly because they’re magic… But what if you want to create a fantastical creature that’s a bit more plausible? Find out how on Fantasy Faction.
‘Superman, as long as I have you here, just answer one thing for me: Why tights? Why a cape? You’re a grown man. Don’t you feel ridiculous?’
‘My mother made it for me.’
So, Ceylon Pekoe and Rose Petals take 2. This time I tried 1 tsp of ceylon pekoe with 1/2 tsp of rose petals, brewed for 4 minutes and served with milk.
The verdict: Glorious and yet frustrating. Glorious because black tea with milk is always so, and frustrating because that half teaspoon of rose petals just leaves my tastebuds wanting more.
There’s that word again, ‘heavy’. Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the earth’s gravitational pull?