1/5 You guys, I have a question. When I was a teenager going through the worst time in my life, fantasy books were my escape. I loved epic fantasy where things could look hopeless, ... #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Ever wondered what happens when a nerd writes a book? Here is my writing tracker from a major structural edit. I had 75k written before I started, and 126k at the end. This was all the "too hard" stuff I'd ignored in the first draft. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Went to Tasmania. Saw some rocks. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Who wants to play a game? It's called 'Commas Are The Worst'. I just got my draft back from my editor. It originally had 9996 commas. How many do you think will be there after implementing the edits? Watch this space for the answer... #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

I mean, sure, it took a long time to write my trilogy, fitting it in around work and uni and life. AI could have done it quicker. But then I wouldn't have had that joy or that sense of achievement. What would be the point? #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Mid-winter, slightly above freezing. Editing day. I just made myself a coffee, but I forgot to boil the kettle. My first sip was not what I expected. Still, I paid for that jar of instant, so I guess I'm having an iced latte now. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Good news, everyone. I've invented a new word. Spontan (verb): The act of doing a thing spontaneously. "Do you think we should plan?" "Nah, let's just spontan." You're welcome. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

There was this one time when I was renovating the garage and I had a pile of junk to throw away and instead of paying to take it to the tip, I jammed it into my bin week by week. Even back then, I wasn't this excited for bin day... #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Spare a thought for those of us living next to primary schools where the band is learning to play Baby Shark. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Instead of going to sleep last night like a responsible adult, I lay there for a long time thinking about the 'er/ee' relationship (e.g. payer/payee, employer/employee).

Did you, an average human, ever just wake up one morning and think to yourself, "I'm should write a book"? I mean, sure there are authors out there who do this all the time, but what about you, a normal non-author person? Just on a whim.

Why yes, thank you, I do like my romantic sub-plots wholesome and empowering. My sauteed veges, on the other hand? Covered in... yoghurt, you say, and full of spice? Don't mind if I do. HashtagTabascoTheSizeOfMyHead!

Next time you have pupil-dilating eyedrops at the optometrist, I can definitely recommend looking in the mirror. It would be horrifying, if only you could see a damned thing.

Having no green thumbs whatsoever, I was hesitant to make a garden. But I wanted to do my bit to support local biodiversity, so I gave it a shot. Today, the biodivetsities arrived! Success!

I like to think of myself as a storyteller, not a content creator. Maybe I am a dinosaur in this modern age of AI and social media and 'spicy' - but honestly, I write for the pleasure of it. If you are looking for something fresh and genuine, keep an eye out for Vagabond! Coming soon...

So I hear you like to spice things up. Ever bought Tabasco Sauce by the gallon? I haven't been this excited for an online delivery in a long, long time...

Genuine question for the fantasy readers out there - what is the one thing you love most about the genre? I'll start: for me, it's all about the characters. I'd rather have a slightly incompetent but well-meaning hero than a cruel, perfectly tanned Eros. Give me someone I can relate to!