The Rise of the Coalition of Seers: Truth, Power, and Quiet Lies
In Blurred Lines, the Coalition of Seers is central to the story’s world. Their rise wasn’t marked by war or revolution. It was slower than that. More inevitable. Seers began…
Burned by Embers: Novel November success & Reflections
Word Count: 66,869 / 50,000Status: Draft 1 Complete The Finish Line (and Beyond) Novel November has officially wrapped, and I’m thrilled to say Burned by Embers crossed the finish line…
Cracks in the Vision: When Seer Magic Fails
Seer magic is built on perception. A touch, a glance, a moment of clarity. But perception isn’t perfect. And in Blurred Lines, it doesn’t just misfire—it fractures. Imagine a vision…
The Cost of Certainty: Subtle Magic and Power in Blurred Lines
When most people think of magic in fantasy, they imagine spectacle—firestorms, duels, glowing relics. But in Blurred Lines, I wanted to explore something quieter. The magic in this world isn’t…
Meet Logan Fraser: Why Logan Fraser Became the Heart of Death & Visions
Last week, I shared how this whole journey began with a short story—a tale I thought would stand alone, only to discover it was just the tip of the iceberg.…
How a Detective Hijacked My Story: The Origins of Death and Vision
It all started with a short story. A short piece I published—briefly—before I pulled it back, gutted it, and realised I’d barely scratched the surface. What I thought was a…
Cold Water, Warm Words: A Weekend at Loch Insh
This weekend I did something I never thought I’d have the nerve to try—wild swimming in water that hovered around 9 degrees. And not just once, but twice. I joined…
🖤 October Update: Blindsided Novella & NaNoWriMo Plans 🖤
It’s been a long road back to the page, but I’m finally writing again—and I’ve got exciting news. The Blindsided novella is coming this November. After months of trying (and…
Embracing Change and Celebration 🌟
December is upon us, and as I prepare to close out the year, I find myself in the midst of an exciting whirlwind—getting ready to move house and restarting work…
Rejuvenating Month – Rekindling the Creative Flame
Hello Wonderful Readers, I hope this newsletter finds you well and brimming with excitement as we head into the festive season. November has been an incredibly rejuvenating month for me,…