The Journal

Notes & Dispatches

A writer's journal — essays on craft, science fiction, horror, and the long work of finishing a book.

27
AUG
2017

I missed a week

Last week I failed to post something here. Excluding summer holidays or Christmas, this was a first. The truth is I was swamped with a…

Published work · 2 min read · Continue →
30
JUL
2017

And it’s out

At Horizon's End, my latest horror story, is now live on Amazon. You can find it here. The Man Who Fed On Tears always knows…

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09
JUL
2017

Writing Prompt 44

Mike kicked a pebble on the pier and watched it plop down into the sea. "Okay, we're here. Now what?" Alex rolled his eyes and…

Ideas · 1 min read · Continue →
25
JUN
2017

Elements of Horror

I'm in the process of publishing my second short story, most likely in a month's time. It's a horror story, titled At Horizon's End. Horror…

Advice · 6 min read · Continue →