Fresh from a superb weekend kickstarted by a wee trip into central London, in support of 'Best British Horror 2015', which was launched at Covent Garden Waterstone's. The event itself was brilliant. An evening surrounded by genuinely lovely people, mostly fellow writers - including a few I hadn't met before, which was doubly excellent. I… Continue reading Obligatory British Fantasy Awards post
Month: July 2015
Nine Inch Nails for neophytes
A friend asked me today for my recommendations as to the ideal starting point for someone dipping a toe into the extensive Nine Inch Nails back catalogue. Aware of just how huge a question this is, I've compiled a blog post on the subject. As a disclaimer, the recommendations are my personal opinion only -… Continue reading Nine Inch Nails for neophytes
Inspiration
Going from 'inspiration' to 'story' is kind of like setting out on a voyage without knowing how you'll get there, or where exactly you're going. Some people think of this process as something organic - a plant growing from seed, for example. I think it's more like a flow chart, or some kind of weird… Continue reading Inspiration
