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Self Criticising for Idiots (Non-Fiction)
“Damn! I’m such an idiot!” I yelled out, frustrated that I had screwed up yet again that day. “Don’t do that,” Steve, a fellow worker told me. “Do what?” “That. Putting yourself down. It doesn’t help.” I still remember that conversation now, even though it was roughly half a lifetime ago. Before then I used... Continue Reading →
Mr Ex
On a cold, overcast Sunday afternoon a shiny, black Chrysler drove through an abandoned industrial area, before pulling up outside of an old brick factory. The driver got out and promptly opened up a rear car door. A pair of shiny Italian shoes emerged and planted themselves on the gravel driveway. The man they were... Continue Reading →
Breaking The Code
Hey guys, For all you writers in Melbourne there is a 2-Day Writer's Symposium next weekend that you shouldn't miss. I will be speaking alongside many talented people. There will be beer too! Hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-the-code-from-published-to-best-selling-author-tickets-45261228553#tickets
1st prize @ WWC
This week I was informed that I had just won 1st prize for the WWC (World Writers Collective) Betrayal Competition for my short story "Not About You." The site www.worldwriterscollective.com is a good place to meet other writers (Especially in Australia). My story will be part of their printed yearly anthology and is free to read... Continue Reading →
Monday the 28th of August
The team at Every Writers have just published my short story: Monday the 28th of August. A first person tale of the horror of being hyper-aware. Good for a quick read with a hot beverage! https://www.everywritersresource.com/shortstories/monday-the-28th-of-august/
New Short Story
https://www.amazon.com/Weirdbook-36-Douglas-Draa/dp/1479429066/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504339203&sr=8-1&keywords=weirdbook+36 Hey guys. One of my short stories: Whores and Criminals was just released in Weirdbook #36. Check it out if you like unusual fiction. Also features a story by my friend L.F. Falconer!
5 Authors that changed my life
These are the writers that shaped who I am and what I write.
The Misadventures of a Reluctant Traveller
Well, after years of hard work it’s nearly here! Later this year my novel ‘The Misadventures of a Reluctant Traveller’ should be available to pick up, at least in e-book format. Here’s the blurb: “Imagine not being able to sleep without worrying which country you will wake up in…” Tagden Fitts has a problem, besides... Continue Reading →
