The not-Easter and not-ready-yet story

In which I make excuses for my failure to produce a not-Easter story and make attempts to get you all excited about a not-ready-yet story.

May 10th 2010 20:24 // On Writing // 2 comments

(the story behind) Colder Still

To celebrate surpassing the 1,000th download of my short story Colder Still (via Smashwords.com) I reveal, for the very first time, the gripping tale of how Colder Still came into existence.

Apr 19th 2010 16:19 // Shorts // No comments

On Writing... fan-fiction

Fan-fiction provides a chance for fans to immerse themselves in their chosen universe beyond the limits of official canon. For the reader it offers all-new stories featuring much-loved characters, but what does it offer the budding writer? Is it nothing more than a waste of time, or can it provide valuable exercise?

Mar 5th 2010 15:13 // On Writing // No comments

Sacrificial: A (Star Wars) short story

Welcome to my first (published (sort of)) attempt at writing some fan-fiction. This may, in fact, be the only time I make such an effort, so enjoy it while you can - or before George Lucas notices and demands his share of the vast profits I will doubtless reap from this enterprise.

Mar 4th 2010 09:01 // Shorts // No comments