To write is to make conscious decisions. When you pick a genre to write in, you automatically place yourself within one of Three Worlds. But what are these Three Worlds? Simple. They are a writing tool.
Torch the Franchise and Run: A Game of Thrones review.
An honest review of what the final episodes of Game of Thrones did for me and why things did not go the way anyone planned.
Crow: A Brief Update
The past month has been a hectic period for me, what with assessment going on. Even as I write this, I am midway through my first teaching placement. The joys of being a preservice teacher! Of course, that does not mean I have neglected my literary career. Far from it. I will be the first … Continue reading Crow: A Brief Update
Behind the Book: Crow and Religion
What does Religion have to do with my current novel-in-progress, Crow? The main purpose of this parallel is the underlying God Complex of the focus character.
Dialogue – A Short Story
The following is an off-the-cuff story I came up with that reminds me that dialogue is a powerful tool in any kind of story. Even without any guided action or internal monologues, there is still coherence. Fragmented, yes, but there is still a full story here. Names. Locations. Emotions. They are all something a writer … Continue reading Dialogue – A Short Story
Feed the Machine.
"You can never understand my reasons." Those were the only words I could extract from Ashley. In a way, she was right. To have her list off what molded her into the person over the course of a lifetime was not feasible. So, she took the easy way out. She gave the most comfortable answer … Continue reading Feed the Machine.
Behind the Book: Crow and Hope
I do not lie when I say that Crow, as a novel, is not one dedicated to hope. In fact, there is a very bleak tone to the whole process, but that is what makes it such a difficult novel to write. It goes against standardised conventions and seeks to showcase a different form of … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Hope
Behind the Book: Crow and Crime
In the near fourteen years that I have been writing stories, few have grown into something like Crow. I consider it an anomaly compared to my usual style. And the reason lies in the themes I use. Yes, I have used sexual violence and abuse as driving character points in my previous books, but Crow... … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Crime
Behind the Book: Crow and Emotion
Over the years I have spent writing novels, I have encountered several components that the average reader might tend to gloss over. Even I fall prey to traps in the profession that I have evaded in the past, but that is the life of a writer. Roadblocks and speedbumps are common occurrences and it is … Continue reading Behind the Book: Crow and Emotion
Behind the Book: Crow and Violence
In every book there is inherent violence. Whether a writer chooses to explore that is up to them. Find out why I choose to explore the violent nature of humanity, especially in Crow.
Fenrir's Lair 