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The in-between

A blog of procrastination about being between stories, journals and things that should probably be fed to the fire… Between stories is a new experience for me. I realised I was in this space as a space only last night. I was sort of fidgeting around my laptop opening and closing apps and tabs likeContinue reading “The in-between”

The dull practicality of passion

I read somewhere once that creative passion isn’t the wildfire rousing of an artist overcome with mad inspiration, but rather the decision to follow through with the practical steps required until the creation is complete. The decision and commitment, if you will, to go to the easel and meet the canvas every day, until youContinue reading “The dull practicality of passion”

What you need to know about self-publishing

Well, I said I was only going to write only two posts about my experience with publishing The Fulcrum, one about traditional publishing and one about self-publishing. So here’s the one about self-publishing. I can’t say it’s a thrill-a-minute read, but it’s a good starter-pack of ‘Valuable Insights’ for those who care. First things firstContinue reading “What you need to know about self-publishing”

How to not be sad when trying to get a book published

I guess this is hardly a great sell for The Fulcrum (Hey! No publisher wanted my book but you should totally read it!) and so I will only post two blogs about the shittiness of getting it into the world: one about (trying to get on the bandwagon of) traditional publishing and one about self-publishing.Continue reading “How to not be sad when trying to get a book published”

The Fulcrum

Every generation faces its own apocalypse… In Chicago, part-time bookkeeper and burlesque dancer Camille discovers she’s pregnant with a child she doesn’t want. In Baltimore, brilliant virologist Jacob is being courted by a rich, and deeply sinister, patron. And in Verona, grumpy Father Antonio is beginning a great, secret journey. Again. The history of humanityContinue reading “The Fulcrum”