Let’s try something different here: a completely random and spontaneous collection of thoughts about writing and…
Can’t wait?
Tired of waiting for the release of SHADOWS OF HOPE? (coming soon, I promise!) If you…
MCM COMIC CON LONDON
Hello all! If you have ever wanted to meet me and/or buy my stuff in person,…
#FairyTaleDad – Chapter One
Hi Guys, “A phenomenal modern-day fairytale that’s clever, uplifting and fun.” – Swoon Reader That’s how…
Misconceptions – A Short Story by Allan Hudson
A new short story by Allan Hudson (Yep, that’s me!) I’ve been sitting on this short…
DARK AMBIENT: Mount Shrine Interview
Mount Shrine Interview Interview by Casey Douglass In recent months, I’ve been listening to Rio De…
LITTLE GIRLS SLEEPING Pre-Order Blitz Tour #CrimeFiction #Blitz
I’m very exited to share the news that Little Girls Sleeping, which is the first in…
Retracing Life’s Steps
Retracing life’s steps is key to writing for a memoirist. One of the joys of this…
The Animal Child
One of my non-actual-Nik-writing jobs is being Writer in Residence at Melior Community Academy in Scunthorpe…
ONE OF LIFE’S SPECIAL DAYS
I described this poem in it’s original draft as a moment of satori, which it is. However,…
That Hero’s Journey Monomyth Thingie, Part Two
Great post on the Hero’s Journey. Story Empire Hi gang, Craig here again with part two…
B.J. Scott’s HIGHLAND QUEST – Hotheaded Hero Finds Love With a Determined Woman
Since he lost the love of his youth to the English, Bryce Fraser is only concerned…
Winner from DESTINY OF A WARRIOR Cover Reveal
My thanks to everyone who left a comment about the cover for Destiny of a Warrior.…
Flight from Fernilee – Chapter 15
“Well! Well! Well! If it isn’t our little lost sheep!” And there, standing on the top…
Book Review: SHOOTING THE BULL: A Roy Martin Mystery by John Rose Putnam
SynopsisA western noir classic mystery by bestselling author John Rose Putnam that will leave you teetering…
A Kindle $1.99 May Monthly Deal
A Kindle Monthly Deal – on sale from May 1 -31! https://www.amazon.com/b?node=344188301
Abducted baby… Alive and well 23 years later
Too often, the stories we hear about missing children end in tragedy. But its the ones…
What happens to trillions and millions of life like ants, mosquitoes, etc. other than human beings when they die? Will they have rebirth too?
The essential make and substratum of all life is identical. Such is the metaphysical self-experience of…
Lyft—where reality meets the road
Lyft required that we accept a $5 cancellation fee. I had, by this time, commandeered the…
Sketching Laurel and Hardy
Thought I’d share a little about my day with you – just for a change. On…
How to Write the First Short Story (New Life Goals)
Not everyone is born with the soul of a dragon, but everyone can get wings. For…
Review of ‘Winchester’ by Tell Cotten ****
Make a wrong decision and you’re dead. Pick the right one, you just might live another…
Thriller Thursday with D.W. Maroney
This week on Thriller Thursday the action gets super hot with D.W. Maroney’s novel, Status: MISSING.…
Writing Press Releases
In my freelancing life, I am often sent press releases for events. And I am often…